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Sacred Heart Canossian College
Implementation of Gifted Education in SHCC:Implementation of Gifted Education in SHCC:
Identification & Differentiated CurriculumIdentification & Differentiated Curriculum
Conference of Gifted Education
6th March, 2008
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I. School Background
II. Development of Gifted Education in SHCC
III.Our Strengths & Weaknesses
IV. Identification of gifted students
V. Differentiated Curriculum
VI. Migration to NSS
Presentation Outline
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Sacred Heart Canossian College
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.
• 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
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Development of Gifted EducationDevelopment 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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Levels of OperationLevels of Operation
• Level I: Whole School Approach
• Level II: Pull-out Programme
Ambassadors of Learning
• Level III: Outsourcing support from EDB and tertiary institutions
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Our Strengths
• Good portion of bright students
• Vision of our school leaders
• Supportive staff, parent & alumnae
• Strong Networking
• Adequate resources to support practice
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• Lack of trained staff
• Value rejection
Our Weaknesses
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Identification
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Identification Level One – Whole School
• Student Talent Profile
• Parents Nomination Form
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Student Talent Profile
Multiple Intelligences Inventory
Student Activities Record
Academic Results
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Parent Nomination FormParent Nomination Form
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Identification Identification Level Two – Pull out ProgramLevel Two – Pull out Program
• Ambassadors of Learning
• Teacher & Peer Nomination
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Ambassadors of Learning (AoL)Ambassadors of Learning (AoL)
• Academic Achievers (top 10% in the form)
• Special Talent• Positive and Fast Thinkers
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Selection of AoL
Teacher Nomination Peer Nomination
Interview
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Training of AoLsTraining of AoLsLearning Beyond the ClassroomLearning Beyond the Classroom
• Learning Skills Camp• Visits & Talks• Playing Hosts to Visitors• Video Conferencing• Global Youth Conference• Cultural Exchange Programme• Service Programme• Publication• Company Programme
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Identification Identification Level 3 – Exceptionally Gifted StudentsLevel 3 – Exceptionally Gifted Students
• Five Domains (top 2% of specific subject)
• Outsourcing support from EDB and other tertiary institutions
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Exceptionally Gifted StudentsExceptionally Gifted StudentsSHALLSHALL
Science, Mathematics & Information Technology
Humanities
Aesthetic
Languages
Leadership
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Outsourcing SupportOutsourcing Support
• EDB Support Measures for the Exceptionally Gifted Students• Standford University 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
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Differentiated Curriculum
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Preparation
• Differentiate Instructions Workshops (05, 06, 07)
• Inviting overseas teacher trainer
• Video conferencing with trainer
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Implementation (06-08)
Each teacher hands in ONE lesson plan on differentiated instruction Differentiated according to interest / learning style / re
adiness Using Bloom’s Taxonomy Lesson Observation by the School Principal Peer Lesson Observation – Cross-curricular Reading books on differentiated instruction and diversi
fied learning Sharing of lesson plans on intranet
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Professional Development
• Professional dialogue
• Reports of performance
• Post lesson evaluation with school head
• Self-evaluation
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Migration toNew Senior Secondary
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Setting Data Bank (i-portfolio)
Vertical Development of AoL
Development of Other Learning Experience (OLE)
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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
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THANK YOU
Ms. Yoshie Lee Ms. Ivy Ma
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