S.4 Geography Urban Renewal Study

Mrs. HO AU-YEUNG Wai-yin and Ms. KWOK Wai-yee

The Field StudyThe Field Study

Preparation work

1) Divide into groups of 4-5 students. Delegate your jobs before you go to the field.

2) Propose the date and time of carrying out the field work. Report it to the subject teacher before you go.

3) On the map provided, decide a route that you can cover all the sites of interest.

4) Design a questionnaire for interviewing the residents, the shop owners and the nearby residents / works to find out their views on the urban renewal project at Lee Tung Street or McGregor Street.

Procedures

The Map of WanchaiThe Map of Wanchai

1) Go along the route your group designed.

2) Identify Site 1 to Site 10 at the field. Classify the urban renewal strategy adopted at each site. Take photos and/or video clips to support your answer.

B. On the siteB. On the site

3) Look for the evidences the government tries to create some rest area / urban park in the crowded area.

4) At Lee Tung Street, McGregor Street, Ship Street and Li Chit Street, compare their living environment with the criteria provided in Form A.

McGregor StreetMcGregor Street

Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagreeA Surface decayed, paint peels, walls are old 5 3 1 0B Glass is broken, water pipes lakeing 8 4 2 0C Timber rotting and iron rusting 7 3 1 0D Tiles displaced, structure of building is unstable 11 6 3 0E Illegal structure is added onto building 3 2 1 0F Nature of building material Wood 10 Brick/ Stone 5 Concrete 1

Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagreeG Air pollution, offensive smell, noisy 3 2 1 0H Litter left unattended, poor hygiene 3 2 1 0I Overcrowding (narrow street, dense buildings) 3 2 1 0J Dark 3 2 1 0K Lack of openspace, poorly ventilated 3 2 1 0

Appearance of Building

Environmental Conditions

Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagreeA Surface decayed, paint peels, walls are old 5 3 1 0B Glass is broken, water pipes lakeing 8 4 2 0C Timber rotting and iron rusting 7 3 1 0D Tiles displaced, structure of building is unstable 11 6 3 0E Illegal structure is added onto building 3 2 1 0F Nature of building material Wood 10 Brick/ Stone 5 Concrete 1

Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagreeG Air pollution, offensive smell, noisy 3 2 1 0H Litter left unattended, poor hygiene 3 2 1 0I Overcrowding (narrow street, dense buildings) 3 2 1 0J Dark 3 2 1 0K Lack of openspace, poorly ventilated 3 2 1 0

Appearance of Building

Environmental Conditions

Ship StreetShip Street

5. Interview at least 4 people from 3 groups of people: the shopkeepers, residents of Lee Tung Street or McGregor Street and nearby residents / workers. Find out their views on urban renewal. Take photos, record video clips or sound strips for evidence. (For interviewing shopkeepers of Lee Tung Street and

McGregor Street, the sample should be taken from: 4A – odd number of the street, 4B – even number of the street, 4C – 4 samples from odd number and 4 samples from even number)

Written reportWritten reportThe report should at least cover the following aspects:1) Describe the general living environment of Wanchai. Why is it

like that? Do you like to live there? Why?2) Why should urban renewal be carried out there?3) What strategies have been adopted by the Urban Renewal

Authority? Which method is more popular at Wanchai? Why?4) What are the view points of different interest groups toward

urban renewal? What is your standpoint?5) Besides urban renewal, suggest some measures the

government adopted to improve the living environment of this district.

6) Choose a plot at Wanchai. Mark the location on the map. Design a project for that site so that the layout of the plan can both preserve the distinctive character of Wanchai and improve the living environment and facilities of Wanchai. Justify the location you choose and explain your plan in detail. Besides written explanation, you may present your idea with the help of diagrams, plans, models and / or drawing.(Hint: Check the land uses and distinctive characteristics of this district.)

Rationale Rationale

1) As stated in the Geography Curriculum, enquiry learning should be developed in the learning and teaching processes.

“The prime objective of adopting enquiry learning in geography lessons is to develop students to become active learners and problem-solvers. Through enquiry, students can master geographical concepts and knowledge in a more interesting and authentic way.”

2) Through project learning, students can develop generic skills:

Collaboration skills

Students have to discuss and collaborate with one another to carry out investigation and to solve problems.

Collaboration skills

Students have to discuss and collaborate with one another to carry out investigation and to solve problems.

Communication skillsCommunication skills

They need to analyse the

information in the newspaper.

Communication skillsCommunication skills

Students have to draft the questionnaires and interview different groups of people.

Communication skillsCommunication skills

In the oral presentation, they have to present different points of views and express their own feelings.

So, students are trained to listen and read critically, and speak and write fluently.

Critical Thinking SkillsCritical Thinking Skills

Besides the information from the newspaper, we encourage the students to gather information on the site and have cross reference of other sources of opinions on the pros and cons of urban renewal.

Critical Thinking SkillsCritical Thinking Skills

Students have to analyse the data gathered from

the interview.

The View Points of Visitors on the Environment of

McGregor Street

Not satisfied

Satisfied

The View Points of Visitors on the Development of Lee Tung Street

Redevelopment

Revitalization orrehabilitation

Not toredeveloped

Critical Thinking SkillsCritical Thinking Skills

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McGregorStreet

Li TungStreet

Ship Street Li ChitStreet

Environmental Conditions

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agree disagree no comment/don't know the

project

Do you agree with urban renewal at Lee Tung Street?

They need to distinguish real and stated issues, false and accurate images, and relevant and irrelevant evidences. They need to be aware that the selection and deployment of information is affected by personal perspectives. They are aware of the conflicts of interests among the government, the residents and the shop owners.

Critical Thinking SkillsCritical Thinking Skills

They presented their findings to the public – Ming Pao Weekly on 30 April, 2004 and it was published on 8 May, 2004.

CreativityCreativity

CreativityCreativity

After the field study, they have to design a proposal for urban renewal of a small area of Wanchai. They have to define the urban problems of Wanchai, identify the characteristics of Wanchai and propose a new plan for the Urban Renewal Authority.

Some Important Notes of Project LearningSome Important Notes of Project Learning

Trust the students Even the lower ability students are

interested in the field work. It helps them to build up the sense of achievement.

Consistent supervision The success of the project learning

depends on the close monitoring of the progress of each group.

The Introduction of Peer AssessmentThe Introduction of Peer Assessment

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Group 7 Group 8 Group 9Content 3.5 4 3 4 3 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5

Organization 3.5 4 3.5 3 3 3 3 3.5 3

Product 3 4 3 3.5 3 3 3.5 3 3Oral Presentation 2.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2

Total Score 12.5 16 13 13.5 11.5 12 12.5 12.5 11.5

PEER ASSESSMENT FORM

Assess other groups and fill in the table below. The marks should be from1 to 5. “5” is excellent, “3” is the average, “1” is very poor.

The Introduction of Peer AssessmentThe Introduction of Peer Assessment

Students care about the comments of the peer groups. They can improve from the remarks of their classmates.

As all the students know the criteria of assessment, they try to improve their works and learn from the experience of other groups.

The reliability and validity of peer assessment are acceptable.

The grades / marks are not important as we stress the learning process and the chance of self-improvement.

The Use of Self EvaluationThe Use of Self Evaluation

What did I learn?

About knowledge

understand the need of urban renewal

Know the characteristics of inner city.

how to interview

understand the conflicts of interests

The Use of Self EvaluationThe Use of Self EvaluationAbout working in a group

communicate with team members

how I can coordinate with my group members.

to get along with team members

accept and respect different view points

Co-operation and conscientious

The Use of Self EvaluationThe Use of Self Evaluation

About data/ information collection

to handle information systematically

to use the questionnaire to collect information

to classify the data

to jot notes carefully during interview

to use Excel to calculate and present data

to analyse the information of different sources

The Use of Self EvaluationThe Use of Self Evaluation

About oral presentation

learn to present confidently

summarize the key points and use PowerPoint to present our ideas concisely.

learn to speak louder

learn to present systematically

should be well-prepared for the oral presentation

The Use of Self EvaluationThe Use of Self Evaluation

Which part of the project was I most satisfied with? Why?

Drawing: The drawing is very beautiful.Questionnaire: It is a high quality questionnaire.Graph: It is clear and easy to understand.Interview: The interviewees were

pleased to answer our questions

The Use of Self EvaluationThe Use of Self Evaluation

What did I have to improve?

We should collect more data.

I could do better in organizing the information.

We should take more photos.

We should have an oral practice before the presentation.

Time management is important.

Thank You!Thank You!