Primary 1 to Secondary 3 Curriculum (ID)

Learning Progression Framework for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID)

• Briefing on Learning Progression Framework for Students with Intellectual Disability (Primary 1 to Secondary 3) (2018) 

1. Learning Progression Frameworks (LPF) for Students with Intellectual Disability (Primary 1 to Secondary 3) - Theory and application – Mr Richard Byers  
2. Highlights of LPF for Students with Intellectual Disability (Primary 1 to Secondary 3) :  
   • Chinese Language  
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   • Mathematics  
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   • General Studies  
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Primary 1 to Secondary 3 Curriculum Framework for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID)

• Updating Primary 1 to Secondary 3 Curriculum Framework for Students with ID 

1. Background Information on Curriculum Reform  
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2. Curriculum Framework and Allocation of Lesson Time for Students with Intellectual Disability (Primary 1 to Secondary 3) (December 2017)  
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3. Latest development of Special Education Curriculum in Hong Kong under the Principle of "One Curriculum Framework for All"  
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4. Highlights of Consultation on updating Primary 1 to Secondary 3 Curriculum Framework for Students with ID  
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5. Further information on updating of Primary 1 to Secondary 3 Curriculum Framework for Students with ID 
   
   • Chinese Language Education Key Learning Area – Proposed lesson time allocation for Chinese Language (Primary 1 to Secondary 3)  
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   • English Language Education Key Learning Area – English Language  
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   • Cross Disciplinary Subject – General Studies  
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   • Physical Education Key Learning Area – Physical Education  
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   • Technology Education Key Learning Area (TEKLA)  
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6. Updating of Curriculum Guides for Special Schools  
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•  Frequently asked questions

1. Implementation of Citizenship, Economics and Society Curriculum (Secondary 1-3)     
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Subjects for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Primary 1 to Secondary 3)    

Chinese Language  

• The Learning Progression Framework for Chinese Language for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 - S.3) (Provisional Final Draft) (2021) 
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            Listening         Speaking         Reading         Writing  

• The Explanatory Notes of Learning Progression Framework for Chinese Language for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 - S.3) (Provisional Final Draft) (2021) 
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• The Supplementary Guide to the Curriculum Guide on Chinese Language for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 to S.3) (2011)    
• The Suggested Learning Targets on Chinese Language for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 to S.3) (2011) 
• Hong Kong Chinese Lexical Lists for Primary Learning (SEN) (2009)         

English Language

• The Adapted Learning Targets and Learning Objectives for the English Language Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disability (P.1-S.3) (2018) (Draft) (as at February 2018)   
• Example 01 of School-based English Language Curriculum Framework for Students with Intellectual Disability (Mild Grade) Primary 1 – Secondary 3  
• Example 02 of School-based English Language Curriculum Framework for Students with Intellectual Disability (Mild Grade) Primary 1 – Secondary 3  
• Lesson Plan Examples of English Language lesson for Students with Intellectual Disability
  Example 01: Colours around us   
  Example 02: What is in the park?   
• Powerpoint Examples of English Language lesson for Students with Intellectual Disability: Outdoor fun  
  

Mathematics

• The Supplementary Guide to the Curriculum Guide on Mathematics for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 to S.3) (Draft) (2013)  
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• Learning Progression Framework of Mathematics for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 to S.3) (Provisional Final Draft) (2021)   
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• Learning Progression Framework of Mathematics for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 to S.3) Students Performance Examples (June 2021)  
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General Studies

•  The Supplementary Guide to the Curriculum Guide on General Studies for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 to S.3) (Draft) (2013)  
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•  Interfacing Suggestions for General Studies Curriculum (ID) and Liberal Studies / Independent Living Curriculum (ID)
  
  • For More Capable Group  
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  • For Less Abled Group   
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• Learning Progression Framework of General Studies for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 to S.3) (Provisional Final Draft) (2021)   
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• Learning Progression Framework of General Studies for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 to S.3) Students Performance Examples (June 2021)   
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• Resource Package of Science Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID)  
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• Module Planning Examples of School-based General Studies Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Healthy Diet  
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• Module Planning Examples of School-based General Studies Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: Disease And Hygiene  
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Humanities 

• Learning Themes of Key Stage 1 to 3 (Suggested for Special Schools Admitting Students with Intellectual Disabilities) (Draft)  
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• Strands and Essential Learning Content for Students with Intellectual Disability (Key Stage 1 to 3) (Draft)  
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Science 

• Learning Themes of Key Stage 1 to 3 (Suggested for Special Schools Admitting Students with Intellectual Disabilities) (Draft)  
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• Learning Objectives for Students with Intellectual Disability (Key Stage 1 to 3) (Draft)  
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• Vertical Development Framework of Science Process Skills for Key Stage 1 to 3 (Draft)
  
  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Higher Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Average Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Less Abled  
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• Examples for Students with Intellectual Disability Demonstrating the Science Inquiry Process  
  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Higher Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Average Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Less Abled  
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• Vertical Development Framework of Engineering Design Process Skills for Key Stage 1 to 3 (Draft)
  
  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Higher Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Average Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Less Abled  
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• Examples for Students with Intellectual Disability Demonstrating the Engineering Design Process
  
  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Higher Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Average Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Disability of Less Abled  
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Technology Education

• Technology Education Key Learning Area Curriculum - Supplementary Notes for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (S.1 to S.3)(Draft) (2015)  
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• Briefing Session on Review of Workshop Teaching at Junior Secondary Levels in Special Schools   
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• Design and Technology-related Exemplars 
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  • Design Thinking
  • Universal Design
  • Glider and Transmitter (Race)
  • Making a Car (Green-powered Cars)
  • Hydraulic Arm

Music

• The Suggested Learning Objectives for Music Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (P.1 to S.3) (Draft) (2017)  
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• Learning & Teaching exemplars of Music 

High:	Sound exploration	Chinese opera	Chinese opera-narrative music	IT
Medium:	Sound exploration	Chinese opera-narrative music	Major scale	IT
Low:	Music in life	Sound exploration	Chinese opera-narrative music	IT

Visual Arts

• Adapted Learning Objectives and Examples of Learning Activities of the Visual Arts Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disability (Primary 1 – Secondary 3) (2023)  
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  • Adapted Learning Objectives of the Visual Arts Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disability (Primary 1 – Secondary 3) (2023) 
    
    

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  • Examples of Learning Activities of the Visual Arts Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disability (Primary 1 – Secondary 3) (2023) 
    
    

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• Visual Arts Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disability (Primary 1 – Secondary 3) — Examples of Instructional Unit Design (2023) 
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• Visual Arts Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disability (Primary 1 – Secondary 3) — Learning and Teaching Resources 
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Physical Education 

• Adaptation Suggestions on Learning Objectives, Learning Content and Learning and Teaching for the Physical Education Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disability (General PE) (2025)  
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