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English Language Education - References and Resources

Title
Year
Level
Format

 

I)  New Senior Secondary (NSS) English Language Curriculum

Suggested Schemes of Work for the Elective Part of the Three-year Senior Secondary English Language Curriculum (Secondary 4-6) PDF

2007

S4 - S6 (NSS)

Book & Web Versions

Learning and Teaching Resources in support of Suggested Schemes of Work for the Elective Part of the Three-year Senior Secondary English Language Curriculum (Secondary 4-6)

      Language Arts Modules

  •  Learning English through Drama   PDF
  •  Learning English through Poems and Songs   PDF
  •  Learning English through Popular Culture   PDF
  •  Learning English through Short Stories   PDF

      Non-Language Arts Modules

  • Learning English through Debating  PDF
  • Learning English through Social Issues   PDF
  • Learning English through Sports Communication   PDF
  • Learning English through  Workplace Communication  PDF
2007 S4 - S6 (NSS) Available on the Web only

New Senior Secondary (NSS) Curriculum Leaflet for English Language Education ZIP

2009 S4 - S6 (NSS) Leaflet & Web Versions

Resource Packages for the Elective Part of the Three-year Senior Secondary English Language Curriculum (Secondary 4-6)

    Language Arts Modules

    Non-Language Arts Modules

2009-2010 S4 - S6 (NSS) Resource Folder, CD-ROM and Web Version
 
II) Assessment for Learning
Recommended Texts for the SBA Component of the 2007 HKCEE English Language Examination PDF 2006 S4 - S5 Available on the Web
Suggested Teaching and Learning Ideas for SBA (print/non-print non-fiction) MS Word 2006 S4 - S5 Available on the Web only
PowerPoint Slides for the Seminars on SBA Implementation in Schools (Experience Sharing by Sing Yin Secondary School) MS Power Point 2006 S4 - S5 Available on the Web only
Resource Package on Task-based Assessment for English Language Learning at Secondary Level* 2005 Secondary Book & CD-ROM
Promoting Assessment for Learning in English Language Education at Primary Level*   2004 Primary Book & CD-ROM

 

III) Catering for Learner Diversity

Experience Sharing Sessions on the 2009/10 "Seed" Project - Case Studies in Differentiated Instruction in Specific Areas at Junior Secondary Level: Catering for Learner Diversity in English Language Learning

  • PowerPoint Slides for 1 February 2010 MS Power Point
  • PowerPoint Slides for 7 July 2010 MS Power Point
2010 Secondary  Available on the Web only

Seminars on Catering for Learner Diversity for English Teachers at Primary Level

  • PowerPoint slides for 3 March 2006MS Power Point
  • PowerPoint slides for 10 March 2006MS Power Point
2006 Primary Available on the Web only
1999
Primary
Available on the Web only
1997
Secondary
Book  
English Language for Children Recently Arriving in Hong Kong from Various Parts of China* 1996 Primary & Secondary Booklet

IV) Cross-curricular Learning

Enhancing English Language Curriculum Planning, Learning and Teaching through Cross-curricular Modules at Primary Level 2005 Primary Available on the Web only

 

V) Curriculum Planning

PowerPoint Slides for the Induction Programme for New English Panel Chairpersons at Secondary Level 2006 Secondary Available on the Web only

VI) Guidelines and Handbooks
School-based Curriculum Adaptation at Primary Level PDF
1999
Primary
Available on the Web only
Guidelines on Setting Assignments in English – Towards a Homework Policy PDF MS Word
1994
Primary
Leaflet
Use of English Teaching Packages
1994
Secondary
Book

VII) Information Technology (IT)
2001
Primary
CD-ROM

VIII) Language Arts
Online Resource Package on Promoting Critical Thinking, Creativity and Cultural Awareness through Language Arts in Primary Schools 2008 P1 - P6 Available on the Web only
The Splendour of Writing Poems: Inspiring Students' Imaginations 2008 P1 - S3 Book & VCD
The Learning and Teaching of Poetry (Senior Secondary): A Resource Package* 2005 S4 - S7 Resource Folder, Audio CD

The Learning and Teaching of Language Arts at Secondary Level

2005 Secondary Available on the Web only
Suggested Activities for Using Films and Documentaries MS Word 2005 S4 - S5 Available on the Web only
Let's Experience and Appreciate Drama (LEAD)* 2002 Primary CD-ROM, Audio CD, Booklets & Small Books 
2002 
S1 - S3
Available on the Web only
The Learning and Teaching of Poetry (Secondary 1 - 3): A Resource Package* 2002 S1 - S3 Resource Folder, Audio CD
Let's Experience and Appreciate Poetry (LEAP) (Key Stage 1)* 2000 P1 - P3 Small Book, Big Book, Audio CD, Cassette Tapes & Teacher's Folder
Let's Experience and Appreciate Poetry (LEAP) (Key Stage 2)* 2000 P4 - P6 Small Book, Big Book, Audio CD, Cassette Tapes & Teacher's Folder
Good Practice in Speech Activities
1999
Primary & Secondary
VCD & CD-ROM

IX) Phonics
Phonics in Action*
2002
Primary
Audio CD, VCD, Video Tape, Book, Card & Leaflet
2000
Primary
Pamphlet, CD-ROM, VCD, Leaflet, Card & Cassette Tape
X) Quality Interaction
PowerPoint Slides for the Seminar-cum-workshops on "Promoting the 3Cs and Quality Interaction in the Primary English Classroom" MS Power Point 2005 Primary Available on the Web only
PowerPoint Slides for the Seminar on Promoting Quality Interaction in the Primary English Classroom* 2004 Primary Book & CD-ROM

XI) Radio Programmes
Teen Time Remix 2008 S1 - S6 Book & CD-ROM
Teen Time Resource Package 2000*
2000
S6 - S7
CD-ROM & Audio CD
Teen Time Resource Package*
1996
S6 - S7
Teachers' Notes & 2 Cassette Tapes
Teen Time - English Radio Programme for Secondary Students     Accessible on the Web
The Sunday Smile - English Radio Programme for Primary Students     Accessible on the Web


XII) Reading

Literacy Instruction for Teachers (LIFT) 2008 Primary

Book & CD-ROM

P2 First Reading Cycle of SKH Tak Tin Lee Shiu Keung Primary School

  • Teaching plans for P2 Reading WorkshopsPDF
  • Activity sheets for P2 Reading WorkshopsPDF
  • Assessment task for P2 Reading WorkshopsPDF
2005 Primary Available on the Web only

P1 First Reading Cycle of HHCKLA Buddhist Wisdom Primary School

  • Teaching plans for P1 Reading WorkshopsPDF
  • Activity sheets for P1 Reading WorkshopsPDF
  • Assessment task for P1 Reading WorkshopsPDF
2005 Primary Available on the Web only

P1 First Reading Cycle of SKH Tak Tin Lee Shiu Keung Primary School

  • Teaching plans for P1 Reading WorkshopsPDF
  • Activity sheets for P1 Reading WorkshopsPDF
  • Assessment task for P1 Reading WorkshopsPDF
2005 Primary Available on the Web only

P1 First Reading Cycle of St Francis of Assisi's Caritas School

  • Teaching plans for P1 Reading WorkshopsPDF
  • Activity sheets for P1 Reading WorkshopsPDF
  • Assessment task for P1 Reading WorkshopsPDF
2005 Primary Available on the Web only

Handouts for Literacy Instruction for Teachers - Facilitators' Workshop

Handout 1

  • Facilitators' Handbook Module 1 PDF
  • Facilitators' Handbook Module 2 PDF
  • Facilitators' Handbook Module 3 PDF
  • Facilitators' Handbook Module 4 PDF
  • Facilitators' Handbook Module 5 PDF
  • Facilitators' Handbook Module 6 PDF
  • Facilitators' Handbook Module 7 PDF
  • Facilitators' Handbook Module 8PDF

Handout 2

  • Experience Sharing on Designing, Organising and Implementing Reading WorkshopsPDF

Handout 3

  • Teaching plans for P3 Reading Workshops PDF
  • Activity sheets for P3 Reading Workshops PDF
  • Assessment task for P3 Reading Workshops PDF
  • Teaching plans for P4 Reading Workshops PDF
  • Activity sheets for P4 Reading Workshops PDF
  • Assessment task for P4 Reading WorkshopsPDF
2005 Primary Available on the Web only

 

XIII) Reading to Learn across the Curriculum

     
Suggested Book Lists
  • KS1 PDF 
  • KS2  PDF 
  • KS3 PDF   
  • KS4 PDF
Primary & Secondary Available on the Web only

XIV) School-based Curriculum Projects

For Primary Level

For Secondary Level

For Sixth-form Level

 
Primary
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secondary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
S6 - S7
Available on the Web and at CRC
1997-98
Secondary
 

XV) Self-Access Learning
Self-access Language Learning (SALL) in Hong Kong Secondary Schools (2001-2003) 2004 Secondary Booklet & VCD
Self-access Language Learning for Secondary Schools
2001
Secondary
Resource Folder & Audio CD, Resource Box & Audio CD
2001
S6 - S7
Resource Folder, CD-ROM, Audio CD & Cassette Tape
1999
S6
Booklets, Audio CD & Cassette Tape
Practice Listening
1998
S4 - S7
Book & Cassette Tape

XVI) Task-based Learning
2004
S1 - S3
Book & CD-ROM
Task-based Language Learning (Secondary 4 - 5): A Resource Package*
2002
S4 - S5
Resource Folder &CD-ROM
2000
S1 - S3
Book & CD-ROM
2000
S4 - S5
Book & CD-ROM
Adopting Task-based Approach in the Primary Classroom* 1998 Primary CD-ROM

XVII) Transition between Key Stages
Learning in the English Medium in Secondary 4
1996
S4
Booklet
Bridging English across Primary and Secondary Education*
1996
Primary & Secondary
Booklet

XVIII) Useful Websites
 
Primary
 
 
Secondary
 

 

XIX) Vocabulary

Enhancing English Vocabulary Learning and Teaching at Primary Level

User Guide for the Web version    PDF

2010 Primary  Book and also available on the Web
PowerPoint slides for the seminar on "Enhancing the Effectiveness of Vocabulary Learning and Teaching at Primary Level" MS Power Point 2007 Primary Available on the Web only
PowerPoint slides for the seminar on "Vocabulary Building in the Hong Kong Classroom" MS Power Point 2006 Primary Available on the Web only
PowerPoint slides for the seminar on "English Vocabulary in the Secondary Classroom" given by Dr Arthur McNeill on 23 September 2006 MS Power Point 2006 Secondary Available on the Web only

 

XX) Dictation
Parents' Booklet on "Dictation Activity at Primary Level" (Chinese Version only) PDF 2010
P1 - P3
Booklet & also available on the Web
 
XXI) Writing
Writing Packages (Primary 1 - 3)* ZIP
2001
P1 - P3
Copymasters, Notes for Teachers, CD-ROM, Game Board & Sample of Minibook
Writing Packages (Secondary 4 - 5)*
2001
 
S4 - S5
Copymasters, Notes for Teachers, CD-ROM, Audio CD & Authentic Materials
Writing Packages (Primary 4 - 6) 2000 P4 - P6 Copymasters, Notes for Teachers, CD-ROM, Audio CD & Authentic Materials
Writing Packages (Secondary 1 - 3)*
2000
S1 - S3
Tasks & Help Files, Appendix of Useful Online Resources, Audio CD & CD-ROM
Teaching Writing as a Process*
1994 Primary Book

XXII) Miscellaneous
 
 
 
 
Primary & Secondary
 
 
 
 

Resources on Conducting Language Camps

  • Fun English Camp 2002 – for S1 and S2 students* Windows Media Player
  • Learning English is Fun – English Language Camp Activities for Primary 4 Students – A Resource Package^ PDF MS Word
 
 
2003
 
2002
 
 
Secondary 
 
Primary
 
 
Available on the Web only
Book, Audio CD & VCD
 
 
 

Display copy available for teachers' reference at the Central Resources Centre (CRC) at Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, 19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong.
Though on display at the Central Resources Centre (CRC) at Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre,  19 Suffolk Road, Kowloon Tong, there is no more stock for schools.
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Last revision date: 02 September 2010
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