Wah Yan International Conference 2004

Critical Assessment of the Educational Reforms in HK

and their ChallengesDr. K.C. Pang

Chief Executive, K C Pang Consultants LtdFormerly Founding Vice-President, HK Institute of

EducationFormerly Founding Chief Executive, Curriculum Development Institute, Education Department

Background – The Reforms

Educational ReformCurriculum Reform

Academic Structure ReformHow good are they in inducing good

education for our younger generation?

教育改革「樂」於學習「善」於溝通「勇」於承擔「敢」於創新

及 自學能力 , 終身學習

A. 改革課程

B. 改善教與學

C. 改善學生評核

新課程架構

五種基要的學習經歷1. 德育及公民教育2. 智能發展3. 社會服務4. 體藝發展5. 與工作有關的經驗

A. 改革課程 新課程架構

* 8 種基礎科目學習領域 (KLAs)

* 9 種 共通技考 : * 價值觀和態度 溝通能力 責任感 批判性思考能力 堅毅 創造力 尊重他人 協作能力 承擔精神 運用資訊科技能力 信任 運算能力 謙遜 解決問題能力 國民身份認同 自我管理能力 研習能力

從七個當代最好教育

的專業理念 ,去分析…

I. The contemporary Concept of Teaching

Teaching 教學

Provision of Suitable Learning Experiences for pupils 為學生提供適當的「學習經歴」

II. What to Learn: The Aims

The Bloom’s Domains of Learning

( 學習範疇 )

III. What to Learn: The Aims Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences ( 多元智

能 )

Linguistic語言

Logical-

Mathematical

邏輯數理

Spatial

空間

Musical音樂

Bodily-Kinesthetic身體動能

Inte

r-pe

rson

al

人際

Intrapers

onal

知己

Environmental

環境

IV. What to Learn: The Aims Balanced Education Framework - The 7 key areas

V. How to Learn: The

Eggleston Model of Learning

Experiences

VI. Good Assessment?

Formative 進展性評估 :A A A A A A A

---------------------------------------------------------Summative 總結性評估 :

A ----------------------------------------------------------

VII. The concept of Curriculum 課程

Aims & Objectives 目標

Contents -----------------------------T/L Strategies內容 教學方法

Assessment 評核

From these perspectives of Good Education in the contemporary scene,How good are our Reforms?

Reforms Good EducationEnjoyment / Communications / Commitment / CreativityLife-long learning8 Key Learning Areas9 Generic SkillsValues and attitudesInteractive teachingProjects …Formative & Summative assessment, BCA3 + 3 + 43 + 1 + 2-3 + OLECOS coursesLiberal Studies…

Suitable Learning Experiences

Thinking/Attitudes/SkillsMI: L-M-S-M-BK-I-I-EBalanced Ed: 5+ EQ, SQ

Practical-Heuristic-P directed

Formative + Summative Ass

Aims-Contents-T/L-Assessmt

Merits and ChallengesIn accordance with contemporaries theories and thinking, what are the merits of the reforms, what benefits will they bring to our next generation?

- If successful, how will our new generation be like?

What are the issues, oversights and forgotten areas? - scope and coverage - focus and emphasis, and for each stage? - coordination, check and balance- - QA What are the new challenges? - readiness, chance for success? - strategies for real success, for ALL… for each & everyone…

3 issues and suggestions

- 3, 3, 4 or ….. - 6334 or 5334 or- 36334 or 26334 or 25334??

And with a clear focus for each stage…

Towards a clearer Concept of Liberal Studies: e.g. a 2-D Model of D&B - A subject of “PROCESS”!

Depth (ability to dwell into a topic deeply from multiple perspectives, to develop one’s insight and expertise…)

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<------------------------------------|----------------------- Breadth | (by personal constructio

n) | (based on one’s interest)

|(to minimize misunderstandings and confusions…T? A?)

How to make it work?

Empowering teachers through a system of overseas exposure, e.g. overseas conferences, school visits, attachment, joint development/research work…