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EDUCATION BUREAU CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM NO. 149/2014
From : Secretary for Education
To : Heads of Kindergartens, Primary and
Secondary Schools
Ref.
: EDB(CD)/ADM/50/1/2(14)
Tel.
: 2892 6680
Date
: 15 October 2014
Distribution of Learning and Teaching Materials by Curriculum Development Institute
(October 2014)
(Note: This circular memorandum should be read by heads of all kindergartens, primary and
secondary schools)
Summary
The purpose of this circular memorandum is to inform heads of kindergartens, primary
and secondary schools about the distribution of learning and teaching materials by Curriculum
Development Institute, Education Bureau, and the related arrangements. Materials to be distributed
in this issue are: “Smart application of the13 HOT Skills: Practice the teaching of thinking in
primary school via different entry points, connections and dimensions” (Chinese version only),
Road Safety Bulletin Issue No. 34, “Driving through Junctions, Safety First” and “The Majesty of
All Under Heaven: The Eternal Realm of China’s First Emperor Exhibition” Interactive Learning
Package (Chinese version only).
Details
2.
Learning and teaching materials to be distributed in October 2014 -
a) For kindergartens:
Key Learning Area/
Subject
(i) Moral, Civic and
National Education
Title
For the attention
/action of
Road Safety Bulletin School heads, Moral,
Issue No. 34,
Civic and National
“Driving through
Education
Junctions, Safety
Coordinators
First”
Remarks
Annex
Schools could
make use of
the material to
strengthen
road safety
education
2
b) For primary schools:
Key Learning Area/
Subject
(i) Gifted Education
(ii) Moral, Civic and
National Education
Title
For the attention
/action of
“Smart application Principal, Vice
of the13 HOT Skills: Principal, PSM(CD),
Practice the teaching SGT/SGP and
of thinking in primary Teachers involved in
school via different school-based Gifted
Education
entry points,
connections and
dimensions” (Chinese
version only)
Road Safety Bulletin School heads,
Issue No. 34,
coordinators and
“Driving through
teachers of Moral,
Junctions, Safety
Civic and National
First”
Education / General
Studies /
Extra-curricular
Activities
c) For secondary schools:
Key Learning Area/
Title
Subject
(i) Moral, Civic and
Road Safety Bulletin
National Education
Issue No. 34,
“Driving through
Junctions, Safety
First”
(ii)
3.
For the attention
/action of
School heads,
coordinators and
teachers of Moral,
Civic and National
Education /Personal,
Social and Humanities
Education Key
Learning Area/
Extra-curricular
Activities
Personal, Social and
“The Majesty of All Chinese History panel
Humanities Education Under Heaven: The heads of the Personal,
Key Learning Areas / Eternal Realm of
Social and Humanities
Chinese History
China’s First
Education Key
Emperor Exhibition” Learning Area
Interactive Learning
Package (Chinese
version only)
Remarks
Annex
It is not
applicable to
ESF schools
and
International
schools
1
Schools could
make use of
the material to
strengthen
road safety
education
2
Remarks
Annex
Schools could
make use of
the material to
strengthen
road safety
education
2
Not applicable
to ESF schools
and
International
schools.
3
Please refer to the respective Annexes for the detailed information. We shall forward the
items at Annexes 1, 2 and 3 by post to schools within two weeks from the issue of this circular
memorandum.
Enquiry
4.
Enquiries may be directed to the respective contact person as listed in the respective
Annexes.
Stephen YIP
for Secretary for Education
c.c. Heads of Sections – for information
Annex 1
“Smart application of the 13 HOT Skills:
Practice the teaching of thinking in primary school via different
entry points, connections and dimensions” (Chinese version only)
Purpose
This annex is to inform heads of primary schools about the distribution of the
captioned booklet.
Details
2.
The captioned booklet was developed by the Gifted Education Section of CDI. It
aims to enhance the teaching effectiveness of social and humanities themes of General
Studies in primary schools through the demonstration and elaboration of exemplars in the
teaching of higher-order thinking (HOT). Besides, the booklet also features the experience
shared by members of the Gifted Education Teachers Network (General Studies), which
provides teachers with useful reference for nurturing students’ HOT and problem solving
skill. The content of this booklet includes examples of strategies for teaching HOT,
worksheets for tiered assignment and also school cases of Level 1 whole class gifted
education provision. It is hoped that these resources can further promote the development of
school-based gifted education.
3.
Each primary school and special school will receive ONE copy of the booklet by
post within two weeks after the issue of this circular memorandum. Schools are requested to
circulate the captioned booklet to all relevant teachers for their reference.
Contact Person
4.
For enquiries, please contact Ms. Mandy TSANG of the Gifted Education Section,
Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau on 3698 3493.
Annex 2
Road Safety Bulletin No. 34
“Driving through Junctions, Safety First”
Purpose
This is to inform heads of kindergartens, primary and secondary schools about the
distribution of the captioned material on road safety education.
Details
2.
The Road Safety Council has issued the above Road Safety Bulletin to promote
road safety education. Schools could make use of the materials to heighten students’ road
safety awareness. Enhance their understanding of road safety rules and civic-mindedness.
Help them be responsible and considerate road users.
3.
Three copies of the captioned bulletin will be delivered to all kindergartens,
primary and secondary schools by post within two weeks of the issue of this circular
memorandum.
Contact Person
4.
For enquiries, please contact Ms. Portia LEE of the Moral, Civic and National
Education Section, Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau on 2153 7490.
Annex 3
“The Majesty of All Under Heaven: The Eternal Realm of China’s First
Emperor Exhibition” Interactive Learning Package
(Chinese version only)
Purpose
This annex is to inform heads of secondary schools of the distribution of captioned
material.
Details
2.
The captioned package was co-developed by the PSHE Section and Hong Kong
Museum of History with an aim to encourage students learning Chinese History through
e-learning. The package was transformed into a virtual tour with exhibits and multi-media
programs rearranged and reorganized from the “The Majesty of All Under Heaven: The
Eternal Realm of China’s First Emperor Exhibition” held in the Hong Kong Museum of
History in 2012. The package provides teachers and students information in studying the
history of the founding and unification of Qin dynasty, as well as the Qin terracotta army
and the Mausoleum of the First Emperor.
3.
Two set of the package will be sent to all secondary schools within two weeks
after the issue of this circular memorandum. Schools are requested to circulate the
captioned package to all relevant teachers for their reference.
Contact Person
4.
For enquiries, please contact Mr CHAN Hon-pun, Ringo of the Personal, Social
and Humanities Education Section, Curriculum Development Institute, Education Bureau
on 2892 5992.