Learning to Learn - The Way Forward in Curriculum Development

Web Edition ( September, 2001 )

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A Message from the Chairman of the Curriculum Development Council

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Summary

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List of Abbreviations

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Contents

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Chapter 1

A Holistic Review of the School Curriculum

	Purpose of this Report
	Structure of the Report
	The ReviewViews of the Public and Responses of the CDC
	Tasks Ahead - All to Act (2001-02 to 2005-06)
	Policy Contexts

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Chapter 2

Guiding Principles, Development Strategies and Critical Success Factors

	Guiding Principles
	Development Strategies
	Critical Success Factors

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Chapter 3

The School Curriculum - What is Worth Learning

	Purpose of the Chapter
	Meaning of the Curriculum
	Five Essential Learning Experiences
	Pre-primary Curriculum
	Curriculum Framework and Components for Primary and Secondary Schools
	Advantages and Concerns of the Curriculum Framework
	Connections across KLAs
	What is "Trimmed" in the Curriculum?
	Focus for Action in the Key Learning Areas and General Studies for Primary Schools
	Chinese Language Education
	English Language Education
	Mathematics Education
	Personal, Social and Humanities Education
	Science Education
	Technology Education
	Arts Education
	Physical Education
	General Studies for Primary Schools

Chapter 4

How to Act - Effective Learning, Teaching and Assessment

	Actions via School Structure, Processes and Management
		Learning Opportunity and Learning Environment
		School-based Curriculum Development
		Collaborative Lesson Preparation
		Learning Time and Time-table
	Actions with Direct Impact on Learning and Teaching Inside and Outside Classrooms
		Effective Learning and Teaching Strategies
		Assessment for Learning
		Four Key Tasks
		Effective Use of Textbooks and Learning/Teaching Resources
		Catering for Learner Differences
		Homework
	Actions via Partnership with organisations and Partners
		Life-wide Learning Opportunities for Whole Person Development
		Smooth Transition between Kindergarten, Primary School and Secondary School
		Home-school Co-operation

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Chapter 5

Measures and Resources to Support Schools and Teachers

	Characteristics of Measures and Resources to Support Schools and Teachers
	Curriculum Guides and Documents
	Teacher and Principal Development Programmes
	Textbooks and Resources on Learning and Teaching
	Collaborative Research and Development ("Seed") Projects
	Curriculum Bank
	Library Development
	School-based Curriculum Development Support
	Creating Time and Space for Teachers and Learners
	Dissemination Strategies and Networks
	Local and International Consultancies
	Partnership - All to Contribute

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Chapter 6

Conclusion

	Monitoring and Review
	Final Word

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Appendices

	I.	Existing Subjects and New Subjects under the 8 Key Learning Areas (KLAs) for 2001-02 to 2005-06
	II.	Values and Attitudes as Generic Elements in the School Curriculum
	III.	Life Events Approach to Moral and Civic Education
	IV.	Proposed Re-organisation and Trimming of the Content of the Present General Studies Syllabus

Bibliography

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Membership of the Curriculum Development Council

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Terms of Reference

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