The Effective Entry Point of the Fine-tuned MOI Policy

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Promoting language-across-the-curriculum English Across Key Learning Areas

The Effective Entry Point of the Fine-tuned MOI Policy

Buddhist Wong Wan Tin College

Principal Mr. Kwok Yiu Fung // Ms Ho Ting Yee

Other Departments:

Objective of fine tuning the Medium of Instruction:

equipping students with the requisite proficiency in both Chinese and English

SO THAT…

they can bridge over to senior secondary and post

secondary education; and prepare themselves for future careers

The Effective Entry Point of

the Fine-tuned MOI Policy

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Background of the School: - a School in Tai Wai Parental Support:

(low socio-economic status )

________ support English language

proficiency

(S1 intake 2009/10)

a ______ level of proficiency in English Motivation for

learning English

_______ interest Exposure to English ________

Step 1 NEED Analysis:

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Does our school need to fine-tune the MOI?

Students in DVE (2009/10)

SS1 student (2009/10)

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Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

School Policy:

understands the importance of English learning increases students’ confidence

prepares them for the NSS

2007-2009

(in junior forms)

1. Liberal Studies / Math / History / Geography / Physics -- Teaching terms related to the contents in English

2. Biology – Revision Notes in English +

Assessment: Assignments AND Exams 5-10% bonus marks are allocated 

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction CHANCE:

Go OR Stay?

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Step 2 The Probability of Implementation:

Students’

abilities, interest &

expectations

Teachers’

capability &

workload School’s Language Policy

& Support Measures

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Are STUDENTS ready to use

English to learn in other subjects ?

(Pre-S1 HKAT)

Class 1B – Comparatively students have higher language proficiency in

both Chinese and English + are willing to try

(Final exam result)

Group 2BC / Group 3BC (Elite groups) – strive for improvement + have higher

expectations of academic performance + are motivated

Abilities? Interests?

Expectations?

More Confidence and Greater Capability

YES

more able students

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Step 2 The Probability of Implementation:

Students’

abilities, interest &

expectations

Teachers’

capability &

workload School’s Language Policy

& Support

Measures

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Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Capability

Most teachers

attained the requirements Some teachers

have experience in EMI arrangement by group streaming in senior forms

have undertaken professional development courses for Teachers Using the Medium of Instruction in Secondary Schools

will sit IELTs (HKUST / British Council) OR LPA to prepare themselves

Capability?

Workload?

Are NON-ENGLISH TEACHERS ready to use EMI in their subjects?

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Workload

?

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teaching efficiency: difficult for Ss to acquire the knowledge & skills

NOT SURE

may hinder learning

Are NON-ENGLISH TEACHERS ready to use EMI in their subjects?

Capability?

Workload?

Teachers’ Concern:

Do they need to amend their teaching

schedule for the extended learning activities?

Do they need to prepare extra materials for the activities?

Do they need to fine-tune if students do not switch to EMI learning at senior secondary levels?

How can they motivate students to take part in the activities?

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Step 2 The Probability of Implementation:

Students’

abilities, interest &

expectations

Teachers’

capability &

workload School’s Language Policy

& Support

Measures

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Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

School Policy

to cater for student diversity

to prepare students for the senior secondary and post secondary education (Biology / Chemistry / BAFS)

to increase their exposure to English

to boost their confidence in learning English

to increase their motivation for English learning to consider teachers’ capability and workload to fully utilize school resources

School Policy?

Support Measures?

Try out

Fine tuning the MOI at junior levels

(2009/10) Is the SCHOOL ready?

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

1. Set up MOI Committee

2. Discuss with non-English

teachers

3. Consult English teachers

4. DECIDE MOI

ARRANGEMENT Curriculum Planning:

Other

Departments

Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Step 2 The Probability of Implementation:

Collaboration Between English Department and

Other Departments

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Fine tuning the Medium of Instruction

Option A

All schools are allowed to conduct English-medium extended learning

activities (ELA) up to a proportion of 25% of the total lesson time while

teaching primarily in the mother tongue.

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Option B

Schools may adopt EMI teaching for key learning areas for subjects up to a

maximum of 25% of the total lesson time.

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Option C

Schools may use the mother tongue or English in teaching other than Chinese

Language and English Language.

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BE RATIONAL

Aim HIGH but Start SMALL FIRST PRIORITY –

ability & interests

Curriculum Planning: MOI Arrangement 2009-2010

Strategy and Implementation: MOI Arrangement 2009-2010 Form 1

Students’ language proficiency + Interest + Teacher capability

Class 1B

Extended Learning Activities (Purposeful) Integrated Science  _NSS

Contents:

ELA (Posters introducing animals for Board Decoration + English Speaking Day Activities)

 Use the terms and concepts in context

Music  students’ interest

Contents: English Songs – Encouragement

ELA (Inter-class English singing contest conducted during lunch time)

 Expand range of vocabulary and improve listening skills

English as the Medium of Instruction

PE  easily motivate (body language)

 English teacher

 Listen to instructions in English

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Strategy and Implementation: MOI Arrangement 2009-2010 Form 1

Students’ language proficiency + Interest + Teacher capability

Class 2B/

2C

Cross-curricular Extended Learning Activities

ELA (an English TV programme:

Drugs and Friends)

Liberal Studies  students’ interest

Contents: Drug Abuse on Campus (Reasons for taking drugs)

 Use the terms and concepts in context

Music  students’ interest

Contents: English Songs – Friendship

 Expand range of vocabulary and improve listening skills

+

English Language

Skills: Reporting & Discussion Skills

Strategy and Implementation: MOI Arrangement 2009-2010 Form 2

Liberal Studies: Drug Abuse on Campus

1. T discussed the issue with Ss 2. Ss searched information on the

Internet

(Reasons for taking drugs – Eng version)

3. Ss reported findings using idea map

4. T summarized the reasons &

stressed the importance of peer influence

5. Ss prepared a 3-minute English TV programme

6. Ss produced the TV programme Strategy and Implementation: MOI Arrangement 2009-2010 Form 2

Music: Friendship

1. T introduced five songs with the theme “Friendship”

Hannah Montana -True Friend

Coco Lee and Sun Nan - Forever Friends 2R - Shining friends

Westlife -That's What Friends Are For Carole King - You've Got A Friend

2. Ss analyzed the lyrics and chose one for the TV programme

Strategy and Implementation: MOI Arrangement 2009-2010 Form 2

Strategy and Implementation: MOI Arrangement 2009-2010 Form 2

English Language: Reporting and Discussion Skills

1. T introduced useful reporting and discussion skills during English Activity

Lessons

2. Ss practised the skills with a situation given

3. T gave comments on the scripts of the programme

4. Ss did the rehearsals in class

Strategy and Implementation: MOI Arrangement 2009-2010 Form 2

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上學期

課題 編號 詞彙 英文名稱

1.

數學

2.

^{一 至 九十}

九

One to ninety-nine

3.

^百

4.

加

5.

減

6.

乘

7.

^除

第1章 8.

^有向數

9.

數線

10.

整數

第2章 11.

代數

12.

^公式

13.

^規律

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Strategy and Implementation: MOI Arrangement 2009-2010

Difficulties and

Possible Solutions

(How but not Why)

Whole-school approach

• Environment ─

-

• Activities──

– English Speaking Day (every Monday)

– Reading Lessons – Morning Assembly and Reading Lessons 

– Collaboration with other departments / Societies – English TV programme One- minute Chat

A Holistic Approach

Economics Teacher

English TV Programme

English Roundup 

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A Whole-school approach English Enrichment Programme

Difficulties (Why?) and

Possible Solutions (How?)

Thank You