Self Nominations for Secondary

and Primary Students 2020/21 -

Briefing Session for Parents and

Students（Cantonese）(via live broadcast)

Content• Identification and selection methods of gifted

students

• Learning opportunities at the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education

• Nomination mechanism

• Nomination timeline for the 2020/21 school year

• Procedures for applying online screening programmes

• Question and Answer

Learning opportunities at the Hong Kong Academy for

Gifted Education

Programmes and Services

Mission of HKAGE

• The only organisation fully subvented by the government to provide off-school gifted education to gifted students

• To provide appropriate learning environment and opportunities to student members to realise their potential in their gifted areas

• To cater for their social and emotion needs and develop their sense of responsibility to the society

Academic Programme

Development Division

Research Division

• Learning Support• Parent Education• Teacher Professional

Development • Consultation and

Assessment Centre

HKAGE Frontline Divisions and Teams

Advanced Learning

Experience Division

Affective Education Division

Features of HKAGE Programmes

1) Enrichment

2) Acceleration

3) Thinking Skills

4) Affective Education

5) Advanced Learning

Features of HKAGE Programmes

1. Enrichment• Wide range of topics (cater for diverse

interests of gifted students)

• Diverse modes of learning (Cater for gifted students’ diverse ability and learning style)

Objective：

• Enable student members to discover their ability, potential and genuine interests

• Enable HKAGE to build a talent pool for arranging advanced learning opportunities for students with strong potential

A Wide Range of Programmes

Humanities

/

Business

Language

/

Literature

Technology/

Engineering

Mathematics Science

Diverse Mode of Learning

SELF STUDY ONLINE

LEARNING

FACE TO FACE PROGRAMMES

WORKSHOP SERVICE LEARNING

OVERSEASSTUDY

PROGRAMMES

TRAINING COURSES FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

SUBSIDY TO ENROL ON PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY OTHER INSTITUTIONS

AND ORGANISATIONS

Course Example

• Historicizing Experiences and Living Memories

Course Example

Artificial Intelligence Course

Introduction to Computer Programming Using C++(21 hrs)

•Basic coding concepts

Machine Intelligence - Principles and Applications(27 hrs)

•Image recognition

•Machine Learning

AI investigation project

•Individual supervision

•Innovative Programmes

Course Example

International Physics Tournament @Davidson Science Institute, Israel

• An international applied physics competition with a theme of making a safe

• Intensive training (experiment based learning activities)

• Experience sharing with foreign students and instructors

• Five student members under the guidance of instructors from Israel and Hong Kong

2. Acceleration• Match with the cognitive

development of the students• To provide faster learning

pace and advanced learning contents

Objectives：• Equip students with

knowledge in their gifted areas to prepare formoreadvanced learning challenges

Features of HKAGE Programmes

Features of HKAGE Programmes

Features of HKAGE Programmes

Course Example

• Dual Program by CDGT, HKUST

• Algebra Series: Linear Algebra

Features of HKAGE Programmes

3. Develop Thinking Skills

• Emphasise on creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills development

Objective：

• Develop students’ Higher Order Thinking

• Nurture students with a positive Habits of Mind

• Encourage students to take risks and challenges

Course Example

• Creative IoT Application Workshop for Designing Smart Home Products

• Creative 3D Printing Workshop for Designing Healthcare Products

Features of HKAGE Programmes4. Affective Education

• Cater for students’ personal, social and emotional development

Objective：

• Facilitate self understanding

• Nurture active, positive and self-fulfilling attitude

• Equip students with soft skills to face 21st century challenges

* Meanwhile, there are parent programmes about effective skills to take care of gifted children

Course Example

• Get-set-goal: Blueprint of Our Life Series is a series of workshops aiming to discuss the career trends of various fields in the next 10 years. Students will learn from professionals about how to prepare for imminent new challenges. It is to inspire students to think about their future and set goals to be achieved.

• “Let us shine!” is an interactive workshop that helps gifted students understand giftedness, explore their strengths, develop social competence and seek the meaning of being gifted.

Course Example⚫ Parent-child groups

⚫ Seminars/Sharing sessions

⚫ Courses

⚫ Workshop

Consultation & Assessment Centre

• We provide free hotline and email enquiry services for parents. It is

to help them understand the special development and affective

needs of their gifted children.

Operating hours: Monday to Friday (closed on public holidays)

Hotline：3940 0101 Email：consultation@hkage.org.hk

We also provide charged assessment and face-to-face consultation / counselling services to students to meet their individual needs.https://www.hkage.org.hk/en/parents/Consultation

Features of HKAGE Programmes

5. Advanced Learning Experience

• Provide advanced learning experiences for students who are ready for challenges

Objectives:

• Cater for individual learning needs

• Help students set goals for personal development and learning

• Develop students’ higher order thinking skills and empower them to learn independently or in small groups

Course Example

HK gifted Apprentice Programme (HKGAP)

• A two-year 1 to 1 apprenticeship programme

• Local professionals, professors, Legislative Council Members etc. as mentors.

Big History Project

Courses before the project

Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence

Mini Project (Problem Based) Summer Camp

Students showcase their products

Identification and selection methods of gifted students

The Three-tier Operation Mode and Target Students

Operation

Level Three:

Off-site support

Level Two: School-based pullout programmes

Level One:

School-based whole-class approach

Curriculum ContentSpecialized

(Subject/Domain)

General

Enrichment

All students

Students with special

talents/

outstanding academic

results

Students with outstanding

performance

in specific domains

Students with outstanding

performance

in academic subjects

Exceptionally Gifted Students

The HKAGE

Definition of Giftedness

Giftedness: A Changing Concept

IN THE PAST

• Primarily concerned with high IQ

• born with high intelligence –

only hereditary

• High grades and test scores;

capable of excelling in all areas

of school and of life

TODAY

• Conventional IQ tests only

measure logical-mathematical

& linguistic intelligence

• Characteristics and types of

the gifted (Multiple

Intelligences)

Renzulli’s Three-Ring Conception of

Giftedness

Source: http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/sem/semart13.html

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Traits of Gifted Students

• Creative

• Excellent language skills

• Curious

• Good memory

• Good thinking skills

• Think independently

• Good performance in certainsubject

• Focused

• Principled

• Emotionally sensitive

• More mature than same age peers

• Leadership

• Perfectionist

• Afraid of facing failure

General Traits of Gifted Students：

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Positive

Behaviour

Trait Negative

Behaviour

Flexible Creative Not a team player

Strong motivation in

learning

Curious Not focused

Independent thinker Unique Ideas Break the rules

Prudent Observant Critical

Efficient learner Focused Obsession

Caring Expressive Emotional /

Sentimental

Good leader Leadership Control the others

Quality product Perfectionism Stubborn, frustrated

Careful Afraid of Failure Lack of courage

How to identify and screen gifted

students

• Giftedness is not a single trait

• Gifted studnets are not a homogeneous group

• Significant difference between gifted individuals

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Catering Learning Needs of

Gifted Students

Difference between gifted and ordinary students:

(1) Gifted students learn faster(2) Gifted students understand the topic in

depth(3) Gifted students have diverse interests in

learning

Maker, J. (1982)

Identification Tools by the EDB

http://www.edb.gov.hk/en/curriculum-development/major-level-of-

edu/gifted/guidelines-on-school-based-gifted-development-

programmes/appendices.html

Summary of Identification Tools

• Aforementioned tools

• Standardised test

• Learning profile

• Outside school activities

• Creative products

Notes on Identification

• There is no universal tool to identify giftedness (IQ is only one of the criteria)

• Identify gifted students with their practical examples

• Identification should align with our provision

Online Learning Programme for Screening

Online Learning Programme for Screening

Primary

• Chinese

• English

• Math

• Science

• Humanities (Chinese version only)

Secondary

• Chinese

• English

• Math

• Science

Suggested learning hours ﹕15 hours

Module 1

• Learning material

• Module Quiz

Module 2

• Learning material

• Module Quiz

Module 3

• Learning material

• Module Quiz

Final Assessment

• MC questions

• 1 hour

• 2 attempts

• Counted as Final score

Online Learning Programme for Screening

Each programme consists of several modules, module quizzes and a final assessment.

……

All module exercises and quizzes are not counted in the final score. They can be attempted repeatedly.

Module Quiz: Test your understanding of the module. Does not count towards the final grade.

Learning materials.

Final assessment: Count as final grade.

Moodle Interface

“Self nomination” mechanism and

Nomination timeline for the 2020/21 school year

Nomination ArrangementsScreening

Programme

• Students apply and complete the designated online screening programme with a pass

NominationProfile

• Schools/Parents submit nomination via the Online Nomination Platform

Profile Screening

• HKAGE to screen the nomination profiles

Membership

• Admission to HKAGE membership

• Complete a designated common-core programmein the first review period

Nomination Scheme Procedures and Timeline2020/21* Implementation

Stage 1 - HKAGE Online Learning Programmes for Screening

22 Sep 2020Briefing session: Overall Arrangements for the Nomination Scheme

7 Sep 2020 (9:00 a.m.) –30 Oct 2020 (12:00 noon)

Apply for the “Online Screening Programmes”

18 Nov 2020 Application Result Announcement (with Online Screening Programme login details)to Students’ Legal Guardians via Email

19 Nov 2020 (9:00 a.m.) –26 Jan 2021 (12:00 noon)

Complete the “Online Screening Programme” with a Pass to be Entitled for Nomination

Late Feb 2021 “Online Screening Programme” Result Announcement and Nomination Invitation to Students’ Legal Guardians via Email

*One nomination will be arranged to be completed within a school year annually

Nomination Scheme Procedures and Timeline

2020/21 Implementation

Stage 2: Submit Nomination Profiles

Early Mar 2021

Briefing Session: Arrangements for Submission of Nomination Profiles and Operation of the “Online Nomination Platform”

Feb to Mar 2021Submit Nomination Profiles for Further Screening through the “Online Nomination Platform”

Early Jun 2021Check Nomination Results and Register as Student Members through the “Online Nomination Platform”

Target Participants• Students aged 10-18 by the time of admission in

Jun 2021

• If students are under the age of 10 by the time of admission, their HKAGE membership will only be activated in the following month after they have reached the age of 10

• Will NOT accept applications from Secondary 6 students (or equivalent to the last year in secondary school)

Quota LimitationNo limitation on school quota, BUT each student can only apply for the Online Screening Programme

• ONCE either via school / self nomination during the primary school study

• And TWICE during the secondary school study

Other Important Notes1. Each student can apply for ONE “Online Screening

Programme” only with the maximum TWO attempts on the final assessment

2. Students cannot change the applied programmeafter the application deadline

3. Students who have applied for the “Online Screening Programme” via “School Nomination” cannot apply for another "Online Screening Programme" via "Self Nomination". The HKAGE will only consider the "School Nomination"

Other Important Notes4. Schools can access the following information

of their students who apply via “School Nomination” or “Self Nomination”:

Through “School Account”- Applications for “Online Screening Programme” - Student results of “Online Screening Programme”

Through “HKAGE Online Nomination Platform” - Progress on submission of nomination profile- Nomination result

5. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide an accurate and valid email address for correspondence.

• If you do not receive the application confirmation email after submitting the application form, please contact Student Services Team by email (ss@hkage.org.hk) within 3 working days

• If you do not receive the application result email (including the login details of the online screening programme) after the announcement date, please contact Student Services Team by email (ss@hkage.org.hk) within 7 working days

• After the aforesaid period, we will not be able to process your application

Other Important Notes

Other Important Notes

6. To complete the application process,

applicants should upload an “application

form with legal guardian’s signature” and

“school attendance document” (e.g.

student card, student handbook, etc) before the application deadline

Stage 2:Submit Nomination Profiles via “Online Nomination Platform”

Online Nomination Platform

Use the USERNAME and PASSWORD indicated in the nomination invitation email to login to the “Online Nomination Platform” to

1. Submit Nomination Profiles for further screening (Feb to Mar 2021)

2. Check nomination results and register as student members (Early Jun 2021)

Nomination Stage: Briefing Sessions

Date: Early Mar 2021

Target Participants: Invited parents and students

Content: To introduce the arrangements for submission of nomination profiles and operation of “Online Nomination Platform”

Prepare Nomination Information Student Nominees’ Legal Guardians prepare for the nomination information including:

1. Student’s Legal Guardian’s observation on the nominee #2. Softcopies of school reports (school year 2019/20) #3. At most 3 significant achievements with softcopies of

supporting documents 4. Softcopies of intellectual assessment reports5. One creative work in the means of audio, video, word,

pictorial format, etc. 6. At most 3 softcopies of additional information

# Compulsory items to fill out/ upload

Screening Criteria Screening by HKAGE is based on Dr Joseph Renzulli’s Three-Ring Conception of Giftedness, taking into consideration whether the student could benefit from the HKAGE programme provision.

Membership Requirements

1. Membership Requirements in the First Review Period

Full members must complete the follow requirements in the first review period to sustain full membership:

➢ Primary members: Successfully complete a common-core programme “Let us shine!”

➢ Secondary members: Successfully complete at least ONE workshop under the common-core programme ’Get-set-goal: Blueprint of Our Life’ Series

➢ First review period runs from membership effective date

to 31 August of the following year

2. Requirement for Sustaining Student Membership

AFTER the First Review Period

All student members must complete the follow requirement within each school year to sustain full membership:

➢ Successfully complete at least ONE programme/activity within each school year

➢ Any programmes/activities listed on the Student Learning Profile will be counted

➢ The review period for each school year runs from 1 September to 31 August of the following year

Procedures for applying online screening programmes

• Please click “Nomination and Student Membership” under “For Students”. In the “Self Nomination” section, there is a link which brings you to the webpage of the “Self Nomination for Secondary and Primary Students 2020/21” (https://www.hkage.org.hk/en/students/student-membership/self-nomination/202021)

• Go to “HKAGE Online Learning Programmes for Screening” section and click “Online Application” under “Application Details” to apply for Online Screening Programmes.

• Click the relevant link for Programme Detail and User manual for online application

Including Programme introduction, Course outlines, System Requirement, etc

User Manual for online application

• An acknowledgement (including the personal account login details and application form) email will be sent to the registered email accordingly for record use. To complete the application process, please print the application form and upload the completed application form with the legal guardian’s signature and school attendance document to the personal account on or before the application deadline.

• Login to the application account to print the “Application Form”

• You can select “Upload“Application Form”and“School Attendance Document”” from the menu again and select “click here” to check your uploaded files.

Important Notes for Uploading Documents

• Only 1 file should be uploaded for each document. If necessary, please combine various pages of the document into 1 single file before uploading. For the same document, the newly uploaded file will override the original file.

• Only files in pdf or jpg format will be accepted.

• The file size must not exceed 2 MB.

• If there is no response after clicking the “Upload” button, please check if the file format and size are correct.

Question and AnswerFrequently Asked Questions

https://bit.ly/3hNuUaF

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