NSS: PARENTS SEMINAR

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NSS PARENTS SEMINAR

• STUDENTS AFFAIRS
• 2008

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Background

• Consultation from October 2004 January 2005 by
  EMB
• Public support for the New Academic Structure for
  Senior Secondary Education and Higher Education
  (334)
• First cohort for NSS 2009
• First cohort for Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary
  Education (HKDSE) 2012
• 4 year undergraduate programme in universities

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Rationale

• Expected qualities from students of 21st Century
• Good abilities in languages and mathematics
• A broadened knowledge base
• Independent learning
• Interpersonal skills

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• Lifelong learning skills
• Good exposure in moral, civic, physical, and
  aesthetic areas
• Work-related experiences

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NSS Programme

• Core Subjects Liberal Studies, English
  language, Chinese Language, Mathematics
• Electives
• Other Learning Experiences (OLE) moral and civic
  education, community services, aesthetic and
  physical activities, and job related experiences

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Students Learning Profile

• A Senior Secondary Student Learning Profile for
  each student
• Reflecting their achievements for the whole
  senior secondary education
• Including results of internal assessment, HKDSE
  results, other learning experiences, other
  achievements/awards, activities

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NSS Programme in GHS

• Core Subjects two Languages, Liberal Studies,
  Mathematics, Ethics and Religious Studies
• Electives 13
• OLE

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Role of Parents

• Change the traditional mindset of streaming
• Support the OLE
• Show interest in the Students Learning Profile
• Support the PTAs contribution to OLE

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