Primary 1 to Secondary 3 Curriculum (IDD)

Learning Progression Framework for Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)

• 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 Developmental Disorder (IDD)

• Updating Primary 1 to Secondary 3 Curriculum Framework for Students with (IDD)  

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 Developmental Disorder (IDD) (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 Developmental Disorder) (Draft) (With updates in July 2025)  
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• Strands and Essential Learning Content for Students with Intellectual  Developmental Disorder (Key Stage 1 to 3)(Draft) (With updates in July 2025)  
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• Suggested Adaptation of Learning Content Description for Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder (Key Stage 1 to 3)(Draft)
  • For Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder of Hight Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder of Average Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder of Less Abled  
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Science 

• Learning Themes of Key Stage 1 to 3 (Suggested for Special Schools Admitting Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder) (Draft) (With updates in July 2025)  
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• Learning Objectives for Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder (Key Stage 1 to 3)(Draft) (With updates in July 2025)  
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• Suggested Adaptation of Learning Elements for Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder (Key Stage 1 to 3)(Draft)
  • For Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder of Hight Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder of Average Ability  
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  • For Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder of Less Abled  
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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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• Physical Education Curriculum for Students with Intellectual Disability (General PE) — Module Exemplars   
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  • Topic：Fundamental Movement—Jumping (Higher ability)    
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  • Topic：Athletics—Long Jump (Higher ability)  
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  • Topic：Athletics—4x100m Relay Race (Higher ability)  
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  • Topic：Gymnastics—Balance Beam (Moderate ability)  
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  • Topic：Ball Game—Table-tennis (Lower ability)  
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  • Topic：Dance—Chinese Dance (Lower ability)  
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Cross Disciplinary Areas for Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)

Life Planning Education

• Adapted Learning Element Frameworks with Supplementary Notes on Life Planning Education for Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder (from Senior Primary to Senior Secondary Levels) (2025) (full text)   
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  • Adapted Learning Element Frameworks with Supplementary Notes on Life Planning Education for Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder (from Senior Primary to Senior Secondary Levels) (2025) (for different ability groups)
    For IDD students with higher ability   
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    For IDD students with moderate ability   
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    For IDD students with lower ability   
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