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March 2013

Q ti 1Question 1

What is Applied Learning (What is Applied Learning (ApLApL)?)?

Applied Learning courses are elective subjects Applied Learning courses are elective subjects within the Senior Secondary Curriculumwithin the Senior Secondary Curriculumwithin the Senior Secondary Curriculumwithin the Senior Secondary Curriculum

Personal, Social and Humanities Education

Chinese History, Economics, Ethics & Religious Studies, Geography, History, Tourism & Hospitality Studies

Science Education Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science, Combined ScienceB i A ti & Fi i l St di D i &

Technology Education

Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Design & Applied Technology, Health Management & Social Care, Information & Communication Technology, Technology & Living

Arts Education Music,  Visual Arts

Physical Education Physical Education

Six Areas of Studies: (4) Services(1) Creative Studies (5) Applied ScienceApplied Learning (1) Creative Studies (5) Applied Science(2) Media & Communication (6) Engineering & (3) Business, Management & Law Production

Other Languages French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Urdu

Applied Learning CurriculumApplied Learning Curriculum

Aims：Aims：• To offer a wide range of learning programmes for students 

• To cater for the diverse needs, interests and abilities of students

• To help students explore their p porientation for life‐long learning and career aspirations p

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Target StudentsTarget Students

• All senior secondary students studying the• All senior secondary students studying the New Senior Secondary curriculum 

• Application submitted in S4

d l• Courses commence in S5 and complete in S6 (two academic years)

• Each student can take up to two ApL courses as their elective subjectsas their elective subjects

Question 2

What are the courses offered in What are the courses offered in ApLApL??

(1) C ti St di(1) Creative Studies

Course Cluster Course

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Design Studies

Image Design

Innovative Product Design

Jewellery Arts and Design

Commercial Comic ArtMedia Arts

Commercial Comic Art

Multimedia Entertainment Studies

Performing ArtsIntroduction to Theatre Arts

Taking a Chance on Danceg

(2) Media and Communication(2) Media and Communication

C Cl t CCourse Cluster Course

Films TV and BroadcastingFilm and Video Studies

Films, TV and Broadcasting Studies TV Infotainment Production

Public Relations and Advertising

Media Production and Public Relations

Public Relations and Advertising

Radio Host and Programme Production

(3) Business Management and(3) Business, Management and Law

Course Cluster Course

B i St di

Applied Business Research

Marketing in Global TradeBusiness Studies

Practical Computerised Accounting

Understanding Financial Services

Purchasing and MerchandisingClientele Management

Retail Management

L l St di U d t di H K LLegal Studies Understanding Hong Kong Law

(4) Services

Course Cluster Course

Hospitality Services

Hospitality Services in Practice#

Hotel Operations#Hospitality Services Hotel Operations#

Western Cuisine

Event Management Events Planning and Operation

Child Care and EducationPersonal and

Community ServicesFundamental Cosmetology

(5) A li d S i(5) Applied Science

Course Cluster Course

Foundation in Chinese Medicine

Medical Science and Health Care

Fundamental Health Care#

Health Care Practice#

Medical Laboratory Science

Applied Psychology#Psychology

Applied Psychology#

Exploring Psychology#

Sports Exercise Science and Health Fitness

(6) Enginee ing and P od ction(6) Engineering and Production

Course Cluster Course

Civil and Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Technology

Environmental Engineering

Information Engineering Mobile and Online Apps Development

Services Engineering Aviation Studies

Building Facilities EngineeringBuilding Facilities Engineering

Electronic Product Design in Action

ApL courses conducted in English in current cohortsApL courses conducted in English in current cohorts

1. Hotel Operations2 A i ti St di2. Aviation Studies3. Medical Laboratory Sciencey4. Practical Accounting for SMEs5 Understanding Hong Kong Law5. Understanding Hong Kong Law6. Others : subject to demand

Hotel Operationsp

Medical Laboratory Sciencey

Aviation Studies

Course Providers

h h d ff bh h d ff bQuestion 3

What are the differences between What are the differences between ApLApL and other elective subjects?and other elective subjects?ApLApL and other elective subjects?and other elective subjects?

(1) Venue(1) Venue

dMode 1 ：At the venues ofAt the venues of Course providers

OR

Mode 2：

Mainly at schools

(2) Taught by the staff of the course providers(2) Taught by the staff of the course providers

TV Infotainment Production

Aviation Studies Western Cuisine

Fundamental CosmetologyExercise Science & Health Fitness

(3) Learn through application and practice(3) Learn through application and practice

Medical LaboratoryRadio Host &Taking a Chance Medical Laboratory Science

Radio Host & Programme Production

Taking a Chance on Dance

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Events Planning & Operation

Image DesignHealth Care Practice

課程特色：課程特色：(4) 持續評估持續評估(4) No public examination for ApL課程特色：課程特色：(4) 持續評估持續評估(4) No public examination for ApL

Assessment is conducted byycourse tutors

HK DSE

Assessment results will be recorded Applied Learning ……

Assessment results will be recordedin the HKDSE transcript

h l f ld dh l f ld dQuestion 4

What qualification could students What qualification could students obtain inobtain in ApLApL??obtain in obtain in ApLApL??

Recognition of ApL(2) Certificates issued by Course

(1) HKDSE Transcriptissued by Course 

Providers

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Applied Learning

Attained with DistinctionDistinction

Attained

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2012 HKDSE Results of Candidates in ApLp

Percentage of students in ApL awarded‘Attained’ : 89.9%‘ d h ’‘Attained with Distinction’ : 23.9%

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Question 5

How does How does ApLApL articulate to further articulate to further studies & career pathways?studies & career pathways?studies & career pathways?studies & career pathways?

Multiple Pathways of ApL Graduates

Further studies inFurther studies in Mainland 

China/Abroad

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

EmploymentPost‐secondary C EmploymentCourses (including Associate 

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HK Diploma of Secondary 

Degrees, Higher Diploma etc)

Vocational

Education

Yi Jin Diploma Non‐local Courses in HK/Distance Learning

Vocational Education & Trainingp HK/Distance‐Learning 

Programmes27

For Further StudiesFor Further Studies

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

For Further StudiesFor Further Studies

Most tertiary institutions value the learning experiences that 

d i i A Lstudents acquire in ApL.

ApL subjects are used as elective subjects, or considered for p j j

award of extra bonus by many Universities.

Sub‐degree Programmes (Associate Degree/Higher Diploma)

h f l fThe minimum entrance requirements of Level 2 in five HKDSE 

subjects (including ApL courses)

For Work：Civil Service Appointment HKCE & HKAL EXAMINATIONS HKDSE

A combination of results in five subjects :• Level 2 in NSS subjects

Five passes in HKCE Examination

• Level 2 in NSS subjects,• "Attained" in ApL subjects (maximum  

two ApL subjects)two ApL subjects)• Grade E in Other Language subjects

Two passes at Advanced Level in 

A combination of results in five subjects : • Level 3 in NSS subjects, 

the HKAL Exam plus three credits in the HKCE E (2A3O)

• "Attained with Distinction" in ApLsubjects (maximum two ApL subjects)

HKCE Exam (2A3O) • Grade C in Other Language subjects29

Destination of the ApL Graduates in the first cohort

• Further Studies (including Bachelor’s Degree, Associate Degrees and Higher Diploma in Universities in HK, China and abroad): around 80%

• Employment: around 10%• Employment: around 10%

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Further Studies in Hong Kong

A L C D C i U i iti

Image Design HK Polytechnic University (Bachelor of Arts in Fashion & Textile)

ApL Courses Degree Courses in Universities

Health Care Practice

(Bachelor of Arts in Fashion & Textile)

HK University, HK Chinese University and HK Polytechnic University

Radio Host & Programme

and HK Polytechnic University (Bachelor of Science in Health Care)

Chinese University of HKgProduction

y(Degree in Journalism)

Multimedia Entertainment City University of HK

l fHK Polytechnic University

Multimedia Entertainment Studies

y y(Degree in Creative Media)

Jewellery Arts & Design

Practical Accounting for SMEsy y

(Bachelor of BA in Accountancy)

HK Polytechnic UniversityJewellery Arts & Design HK Polytechnic University (Bachelor of Arts in Design)

Further Studies in mainland China/Abroad

Universities in mainland ChinaUniversities in mainland ChinaA graduate completing the ApL course  ‘Health and Beauty Keeping in TCM’ was admitted by Guangzhou University of ChineseKeeping in TCM  was admitted by Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Degree course in Chinese Medicine).Universities in TaiwanA graduate completing the ApL course  ‘Aviation Studies’ was admitted by Chang Jung Christian University (Degree course in Aviation and Maritime Transportation Management)Universities in Other CountriesA graduate completing the ApL course  ‘Infotainment Production’ was admitted by a University in Austria (Degree course in Design)

C P thCareer Pathways

A graduate completing the ApL course ‘JewelleryA graduate completing the ApL course  JewelleryArts & Design’ sets up own business in designing and producing jewellery.and producing jewellery.

Another graduate completing the ApL course ‘ l ’ bl h h‘Commercial Comic Art ’ is publishing his own comic book.

Question 6

How can students enrol in ApLcourses?courses?

All students must apply through their schools.

The EDB and schools will fully subsidise students taking ApL courses. Students need g pnot pay the course fees.

Over 300 schools are offering ApL courses now.

Question 7

How can parents help their children choose ApL courses?choose ApL courses?

Applied Learning AppApplied Learning App

To download the ApL App, just search for "Applied Learning"To download the ApL App, just search for Applied Learning on the iPad、Apple Store or Play Store.

More Information

EDB website Apple Store Play Store

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