Sacred Heart Canossian College

Sacred Heart Canossian College

Identification of the gifted and talented Identification of the gifted and talented

in SHCCin SHCC

9th July, 2008.


I. School Background

II. Development of Gifted Education in SHCC

III.Our Strengths & Weaknesses

IV. Identification of gifted students

Presentation Outline

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School BackgroundSchool Background

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Sacred Heart Canossian College was founded in 1860.

We aim at providing an all-round education of Christian virtues and the formation of heart to empower our youngsters to be women of integrity and versatility.

• Girl, EMI, Band One School

• - Over 1400 local students with an age range of 12 to 19.

Girl, EMI, Band One School

Over 1400 local students with an age range of 12 to 19.


School Background

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38 classes

F.1 – F.3: 6 classes each

F.4 – F.5: 6 classes each – 3 Arts stream; 3 Science stream

F.6 – F.7: 4 classes each – 2 Arts stream; 2 Science stream

100% F.5 and F.7 graduates

further their studies in different institutions


School Background

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Our Strengths & Weaknesses

Our Strengths Good portion of bright students

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Our Strengths Good portion of bright students

Vision of our school leaders

Supportive staff, parents & alumnae

Strong Networking

Adequate resources to support practice

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Our Weaknesses Lack of trained staff

Value rejection


Development of Gifted Education Development of Gifted Education

2003 School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC Ambassadors of Learning (AoL) Team

2007 School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC (Revised)

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System BuildingSystem BuildingGifted Education

Identification

Nomination

Teacher

Self

Parents

Peer

MI – Student Talent Profile

Standard Tests

Implementation

Annual Programmes

Vertical Dev of Gifted SsEvaluation


Development of Gifted Education

Levels of OperationLevels of Operation

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Level I: Whole School Approach

Level II: Pull-out Programme Ambassadors of Learning

Level III: Outsourcing support from EDB and tertiary institutions


Identification

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Sept. Multiple Intelligences Inventory

Oct. Student Activities RecordParent Nomination Form

Feb. Student Talent Profile

Interview of S2 Ss to select AoLs


Identification Level One – Whole School

Student Talent Profile

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Identification (Level 1)


Student Talent Profile

Multiple Intelligences Inventory

Student Activities Record

Academic Results

Parents Nomination Form14


Multiple Intelligence Inventory

• Verbal / Linguistic 語言智能• Logical / Mathematical 邏輯數學智能• Visual / Spatial 視覺智能• Bodily / Kinaesthetic 體力智能• Musical / Rhythmic 音樂智能• Interpersonal 人際關係智能• Intrapersonal 內我智能• Naturalist 自然智能



ParentParent

NominationNomination

FormForm

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Identification Identification Level Two – Pull out ProgramLevel Two – Pull out Program

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1. Ambassadors of Learning

2. Teacher & Peer Nomination



Ambassadors of Learning (AoL)Ambassadors of Learning (AoL)

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• Academic Achievers (top 10% in the form)

• Special Talent• Positive and Fast Thinkers

Selection of AoL

• Teacher Nomination

• Peer Nomination

• Interview



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Training of AoLsTraining of AoLs

Learning Beyond the ClassroomLearning Beyond the Classroom

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Learning Skills Camp

Visits & Talks

Playing Hosts to Visitors

Video Conferencing

Global Youth Conference

Cultural Exchange Programme

Service Programme

Publications

Company Programme

Enneagram Worshop

Buddy Programme

Learning Skills Camp

• Workshop• Reading • Adventure Based Learning

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Visits & Talks

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Playing Hosts to Visitors

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A Surprise Learning Opportunity – 26 th November, 2007

Video Conferencing

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Global Perspectives with Local Initiatives

Initiated by 2 F.6 AoLs who attended a Global Youth Leadership Conference at the United Nations in New York

Objective: Enhancing leadership quality of Canossian youth

Format: Simulation of the UN Global Summit, discussing and working out resolution on global problems

Canossian Global Youth Conference

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http://www.pitshing.org/~shirley/cgyc_1/10-7-03/pages/DSCN0899_JPG.htm

Learning outcomes:• participants’ global awareness heightened• participants’ application of skills and knowledge enhanced

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http://www.pitshing.org/~shirley/cgyc_1/2/pages/DSCN0800_JPG.htm

http://www.pitshing.org/~shirley/cgyc_1/3/pages/DSCN1207_JPG.htm

Cultural trips to China and overseas implemented since 2000In 2006-2007, tours include:

Cultural enrichment (Chinese music) – Shanghai

Cultural exchange and service for ethnic minorities – Guizhou

Cultural enrichment (music) – Tokai/Kansai Region, Japan

Dance & Drama in Drama Academy – Shanghai/Suzhou

Cultural Exchange Programme

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Target: 2 AoLs (F.4)

• Explore the possibility of service trip to East Timor in 2006

F.6 Extended Learning Week

• Organize fund raising programme for service trip to East

Timor

Service ProgrammeTrip to East Timor, 2005

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• Explore the possibility of service trip to the Philippines

in 2007 F.6 Extended Learning Week

Trip to Philippines, 2006

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• Explore the possibility of service trip to the Bosnia in

2008 F.6 Extended Learning Week

Trip to Bosnia, 2007

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A product of creativity, dedication and originality on the part of our Sacred Heartists.Challenging learning experience for participating gifted writers and artists (F.2-F.6)

Publications‘For Teens By Teens’ Series

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Company Programme

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Identification Identification Level 3 – Exceptionally Gifted StudentsLevel 3 – Exceptionally Gifted Students

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1. Five Domains (top 2% of specific subject)

2. Outsourcing support from EDB and other Tertiary Institutions



Exceptionally Gifted StudentsExceptionally Gifted Students

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Science, Maths, IT

Leadership

Languages Aesthetic

Humanities SHALL



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Outsourcing SupportOutsourcing Support EDB

Support Measures for the Exceptionally Gifted Students

Standford University, University of Warwick

Education Program for Gifted Youth

The Congressional Youth Leadership Council, US

Global Young Leaders Conference

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The University of Science & Technology

Gifted Program


Migration to NSS

Setting Data Bank (I-portfolio)

Vertical Development of AoL

Development of Other Learning

Experience (OLE)

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Migration to NSS

S1 – Identification

S2 - Self-understanding Workshops & Visits

S3 - Exploration & Taking Risks Workshops & Learning Camp, Student Tutors

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SS1- Creativity & Meeting Challenges CGYC, Odyssey of the Mind, JA Company Programme, Services (local), Cultural Enrichment Programmes, Student Tutors

SS2 - Caring &Taking Initiatives CGYC, Student Council, Prefects Board, School Service Team, House System, Services (global), Cultural Enrichment Programmes, Student Tutors

SS3- Gratitude & Renewing Commitment Mentorship Programme

Migration to NSS

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THANK YOU!

Ms. Yoshie Lee Ms. Ivy Ma

[email protected] [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Sacred Heart Canossian College

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