Latest Information of NAS and Multiple Pathways

October/November 2011CDI

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Workshop Series on Planning to Meet Students’ Aspirations via Multiple Pathways under the New Academic Structure

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Objectives of WorkshopObjectives of Workshop

1. To provide updated information (including critical milestones) on NAS and HKDSE so as to facilitate schools’ school-based action planning

2. To identify issues/concerns and work out strategies for addressing them

3. To collect feedback from different schools and provide timely support to meet students’needs

4. To enhance schools’ sharing on their experience in action planning and support for students

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Purpose of New Academic Structure Purpose of New Academic Structure ––paradigm shift paradigm shift

1. Develop whole-person and life-long learning capabilities

2. Opportunities for ALL students to succeed by enabling them to find themselves, and meeting their aspirations, needs, aptitudes

3. Promote diversified human resource development in HK

4. Maintain HK’s competitiveness as an international city

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Some initial success Some initial success

Reducing early specialisation over 1,450 subject combinations each in

S4 and S5 choices of elective subjects more diversified

and not limited to a particular Key Learning Area (KLA): 68% of S4 students and 70% of S5 students take elective subjects from two or three KLAs

all secondary schools offer an average of 11 to 12 elective subjects in S4 and S5

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1) Change old mindset to new perspectives that help students develop their potentials and aspirations via multiple pathways:

• “All roads lead to Rome” – it is not a failure if one cannot enter university directly; some students can enter university in the end through different pathways

• Although not everyone can enter university directly, they can further their studies if they so wish: there are 110,000+ university degree and post-secondary places (e.g. sub-degree, higher diploma, VTC courses) for 105,000 graduates under NAS & old system

• “Old is old; new is new and there is no direct comparison between the two”--- Under the old system, only some students would study sixth form and take the A-Level examination for admission to university. Under the new system, ALL students complete the senior secondary education and they should choose the pathway best suited to their interests and abilities

• “Everybody has something that they were born to be good at.” “One may distinguish oneself in any trade” --- students only need to excel in a particular area (e.g. through taking the VTC courses) in accordance with their personal goals and aspirations in order to succeed in different careers.”

Importance of action planning –student-centred & school-centred approach (1)

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2) Prepare students and parents fully for the first HKDSE 2012 as this is new to all

- Counseling and guidance- Latest information on multiple pathways &

critical milestones3) Manage expectations and increase

confidence in the new diploma4) Identify potential risks and work out

remedies/contingency plans

Importance of action planning –student-centred & school-centred approach (2)

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Latest Information on Multiple Pathways

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Employment

[announcement by Civil Service Bureau in

June 2011]

New Project Yi Jin / Foundation 

Diploma/Diploma in Vocational Education 

Programmes

Bachelor’s degree programmes 

[attain “3+3+2+2” in Chi, Eng, Maths, LS + 1‐2 electives at Level 2 or 3 ] 

Non‐local courses offered in Hong Kong/Distance learning programmes

Sub‐degree Programmes

[attain Level 2 in5 subjects

(including Chin Lang and Eng Lang) ]

Vocational programmes(e.g. VTC TDC/ Youth Pre‐employment 

Programmes by Labour Dept)

Hong Kong Diploma Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary of Secondary

Education (HKDSEEducation (HKDSE))

Multiple & DiversifiedPathways for Students

Further Studies in Mainland China / 

Abroad

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Multiple Local Pathways: A question worth asking

Are we spending 80% of our time helping majority of the students?

Are we spending 80% of our time helping 20% of the students?

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Multiple pathways for further studies

Post-graduate courses

Universities(Yr1 – Yr4)

Post-secondaryCourses

New Senior Secondary(S4-S6)

Youth College /VTC

Junior Secondary (S1-S3)

Project Yi Jin

All roads lead to Rome

Information Portal & Electronic Advance Application System for Post-secondary Programmes

Applicant

View programmes information on iPASS Enter application information and programme choices on E-APP (One

application form for all programmes/institutions) Upload JUPAS Summary Report (with OEA) and SLP to

E-APP

E-APP • E-APP forwards applications to institutions(Feb – May 2012)

Institutions •Process applications, contact applicants for interviews (if necessary) and make conditional offers (where applicable)

Latest news

Institutions offering bachelor’s degree

programmes

Institutions offering sub-degree programmes

VTC, Caritas Inst. of Higher Ed., Chu Hai College of Higher Ed., Hang Seng Mgt. College, Savannah College of Arts & Design, HKIEd (self-financing programmes only), Tung Wah College

VTC (both publicly-funded and self-financing programmes), Caritas Inst. of Higher Ed,Caritas Bianchi College of Careers, Hang Seng Mgt College, Community College at Lingnan University, Community College of City University, HKU SPACE Community College, HKU SPACE PLK Community College, HK Art School, HKBU, HKBU School of Continuing Education and HKBU College of International Ed., HK Central College, HK College of Technology, HK Institute of Technology, Sacred Heart Canossian College of Commerce, CUHK – School of Continuing & Professional Studies, CUHK – TWGHsCommunity College, HKIED – School of Continuing & Professional Ed, HKPU – HK Community College, OUHK – Li Ka Shing Inst. of Professional and Continuing, Tung Wah College, Yew Chung Community College

*Except those offered by the Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts as participation in E-APP is on voluntary basis.

New Foundation Diploma Programme

[L2 or above in 3 subjects (If Eng Lang not 1 of the 3, should attain

L1 in Eng Lang)]Duration︰1 year

Higher Diploma ProgrammesL2 in 5 subjects

(incl. Chin and Eng Lang)Duration︰2 years

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (4 yrs)

Tech. & Higher Ed. Inst. of HK (THEI)3322+2

[L3 or above in Chi and Eng Lang, L2 or above in Maths, LS

and 1 elective ]

Holders of HKDSE

Diploma in Vocational Ed. Programmes

For S6 graduatesDuration：1 year

Master’s Degree Programmes

Other Professional Cert. Course

Prog. duration︰Hospitality Service︰4 months– 2 years

Chinese Chef︰2 – 3 years

Junior General Purpose Rating

Course︰23 weeks

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Latest news

6 newly launched programmes in 2012/13• BA (Hons) in Advertising• BA (Hons) in Fashion Design• BA (Hons) in Product Design• B Eng (Hons) in Civil Engineering• B Eng (Hons) in Environmental

Engineering and Management• B Soc Sc (Hons) in Sports and

Recreation Management

Application period1 Dec 11 – 29 Feb 12

VTC: Web-ASEDB: E-APP (Feb to May)

VTC Programmes

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Multiple Local Pathway: EmploymentHow do employers perceive NAS & HKDSE?

NAS cultivates the Key Attributes they are looking for.

They are impressed with the wide variety of ApLcourses: help students understand their career aspirations.

Standards-referenced Reporting (SRR) enables them to understand explicitly what the candidates know and can do.

The Student Learning Profile (SLP) facilitates their selection of candidates: attributes, attitudes, aspirations, etc.Wanna to hear their voices? http://www.isd.gov.hk/chi/tvapi/11_em195.html

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Sectors that welcome HKDSE holders:

Retail, Hotels, Airlines, Telecommunication, Health Care, Mass Transportation, Broadcasting, I.T., Catering

Sectors that anticipated a prevalent growth in demand in the labour market:

Financial Services, Insurance, Construction, Property Development/Management

Sectors that recorded high turnover

rate:

Community/Social/Personal Care, Import/Export, Trading and Distribution

Targeted employer sectors:

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The HKDSE has secured recognition from overseas academic agencies, universities and governments…

HK Delegations to Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, South East Asia… Positive response!Australia has recognised the HKDSE as equivalent to the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.UCAS Study: UCAS tariff points to 23 subjects (except Maths); Standards of the HKDSE is broadly comparable to GCE (AL) Examination --

Level of HKDSEBroadly comparable to

GCE A Level

5 Grade A4 Grade C3 Grade E

UCAS: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UK)

HKDSE a Global Passport for Overseas Pathways

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International Recognition:Individual University Admission Requirements for holders of HKDSE

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Mainland In August, Mr LI Keqiang (李克強), the Vice Premier announced that

Mainland universities would make special admission arrangements in 2012 to accommodate the release date of HKDSE exam results and more Mainland institutions would exempt HKDSE students from “joint entrance exam” in 2012 .

Taiwan Starting from 2012, students from HK can apply for Bachelor’s degree

programmes of Taiwan universities using either their HKDSE, HKAL or HKCEE results. Students will be exempted from the “Joint entrance exam”. They can apply through the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students, Taiwan. Details can be found in the respective prospectus for the Autumn Term.

Recent news…

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Critical Milestones for SchoolsLeading to HKDSE 2012

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Sept – Nov 2011 (information & support): Disseminate all necessary information on multiple pathways

to parents & students (e.g. Information Pack) Workshops on Planning to Meet Students’ Aspirations via

Multiple Pathways under NAS for all schools Inter-sector regional briefing sessions for parents Start counseling service for parents & students

• 26 Sept – 18 Oct: registration for Cat A/B/C (June 2012) subjects & application for exam fee remission

• 26 Sept – 26 Oct: payment for 2012 HKDSE exam fee• Early Dec 11: Issue of Candidates’ Handbook for HKDSE• 1 Dec 11 – 29 Feb 12: Application for VTC Degree / Higher Diploma

/ New Foundation Diploma / Diploma in Vocational Education Programmes (through the VTC Web-based Admissions System (Web-AS) or EDB E-APP platform which commences mid-Feb.

Some critical milestones (i)

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20122012 4 - 16 Jan 12 – delivery of practice papers to schools Jan - Apr – submission of SBA marks for S6 students Feb – May – application for post-sec programmes through direct

application or the E-APP platform 28 March – 3 May : HKDSE written exam 3 - 31 May: HKDSE Chinese and English speaking exams

20 July – release of 2012 HKDSE results 20 – 21 July – VTC programme offer announcement for HKDSE

students 20 -27 July – application for rechecking and remarking via online

portal 21- 23 July – modification of choices in JUPAS 17 Aug – JUPAS announcement of Main Round Offer results for

HKDSE applicants

Some critical milestones (ii)

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All Support in place with schools preparing their students for multiple pathways, e.g. Information Pack distributed since Sept &

updated information on result release day Full support to students’ school/form

teachers/counseling teachers/social workers Regional helpdesk/hotline service (EDB) to

provide information & advice + Coordinated support from NGOs

Mobile Apps (EDB/HKEAA) to provide updated & instant information

Updated website with information on pathways NSS key messages to schools for broadcasting

Key messages for result release day

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a) help students to set realistic goals, develop personal aspirations based on past track records?

b) advise students on making choices in JUPAS and other pathways?

c) enhance understanding of new diploma & SRR?

BEFOREBEFORE the HKDSE EXAM – balance between preparing for exam & guidance & counsellingprovide updated information, give appropriate advice to students in setting realistic goals that match their diversity, e.g.

Things my school can do …

Questions for schools to reflect on school-based preparation and planning towards the result release day

a) how to make use of the period from May to 20 July 2012?

b) advise students to make modifications in JUPAS application, or in other pathways?

c) advise students on applying for ‘appeal’ on HKDSE results and/or to repeat ?

d) how to enrich oneself or explore opportunities?

AFTERAFTER the HKDSE EXAMprovide updated information, give appropriate advice and timely counseling service to students, parents, e.g.

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a) What contingency measures should be prepared to handle administrative/operational failures, if any?

b) Have we prepared to answer questions from the following on the result release day Parents Students Media

Other questions

Things my school can do …

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1) Is there any difference between the old & new academic structure as regards the school-based career education?

2) How should we design visits to academic or professional institutions differently under the NAS in order to meet aspirations of different students?

3) How should we design career-related experiences for students under the NAS to enhance their learning motivation and meet their aspirations?

4) ………

Questions on school-based career and life education

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1. Multiple pathways for all students – making informed choices leading to success

2. Counseling and supporting students --- building confidence & enhancing certainty

3. Repeaters issue4. Parents’ needs5. Staff deployment and

responsibilities6. Contingency measures7. Logistic arrangements8. Communication with the public …..

Considerations for action planning

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LetLet’’s plan better to s plan better to help all students help all students

make a journey to successmake a journey to success