Seed Project Briefing2013-14

Extending English Learning to Content Subjects (ExEL2C)

Seed project code: NT0313

2 March 2013

NET Section, CDI, EDB

ExEL2C Overview

Current Context ObjectivesBenefitsHow to ExEL2CExEL2C Forward

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Current Policy Context

▪ NSS and HKDSE requirements

▪ MOI fine-tuning/ELA

Language Across the Curriculum (LAC)

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Current School ContextPositivesSome ‘elite’ classes taught in EnglishLAC coordinators/committees establishedFunding being used for LAC

ConcernsPacked curriculum even busierPlanning time often ad hocTs confused about rolesLack of confidence in language analysis and/or

teachingStudent outcomes

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Objectives of ExEL2CTo develop teachers’ understanding of the role

of language and communication in content subject learning

To co-develop units of work that integrate content and language learning … to be taught in content subject and English lessons… to promote language learning across the curriculum.

To enhance pedagogical practices that scaffold students’ language learning

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What does this mean for me?Consider:How should I modify my use of language?What language features need attention?How can I scaffold learning better?How can I best collaborate with other

teachers?What classroom teaching practices do I need

to add to my repertoire?

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Benefits

NET Section support School secondment School-based PD Curriculum products Sustainability Bridging to NSS and HKDSE

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How to ExEL2C…(i) Identify content subject

(ii) Set up ExEL2C team

(iii) Select units, language features and functions which match English and content curricula

(iv) Develop materials

(v) Implement lessons

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How to ExEL2C…(i) Identify content subject

TWGH Lui Yun Choy Memorial College - 2010/11: Science (S1) - 2011/12: Mathematics (S1) - 2012/13: Geography (S1) Queen’s College Old Boys’ Association

Secondary School - 2010/11: Economics (S3) - 2011/12: Science (S1) - 2012/13: Physics (S3) Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial College - 2012/13: Liberal Studies (S3)

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How to ExEL2C…(ii) Set up ExEL2C team

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How to ExEL2C…

(iii) Select units, language functions and features which match English and content curricula

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How to ExEL2C…(iv) Develop materials

- analysing the textbook- focusing on language patterns- scaffolding the textbook- stimulating discussion- reading complementary material- using activity cards- improving exam questions- supporting teachers

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How to ExEL2C…Video clip

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Will you ExEL2C?

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How to ApplyPlease refer to EDB Circular Memorandum No. 7/2013for details. It is available on the EDB website: http://applications.edb.gov.hk/circular/upload/EDBCM/EDBCM13021E.pdf

Schools complete Appendix C (School Application Form) in duplicate to apply for the “Seed” projects(s) that they are interested in, regardless of whether they will nominate any English teacher(s) for secondment for the project(s).

For schools that wish to nominate English teachers for secondment, the following forms should also be submitted: Appendix B (Application Form); and Annex 2 of Appendix B (Application for “Seed” projects); and Annex 3 of Appendix B (Recommendation by Head of School)

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ExEL2C ForwardFor further information, please contact

Eva Chiu (CDO) (NET)3549 8359 evachiu@edb.gov.hk

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