Bio Learning Curriculum
(Final Version)
Science Education Key Learning Area
Biology
Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4 - 6)
Jointly prepared by the Curriculum Development Council and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Recommended for use in schools by the Education and Manpower Bureau HKSARG 2007
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Contents
Page Preamble Acronym Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Introduction Background Implementation of Science Subjects in Schools Rationale Curriculum Aims Interface with the Junior Secondary Curriculum and Post-secondary Pathways Curriculum Framework Design Principles Learning Targets 2.2.1 Knowledge and Understanding 2.2.2 Skills and Processes 2.2.3 Values and Attitudes Curriculum Structure and Organisation 2.3.1 Curriculum Emphases 2.3.2 Time Allocation Scientific Investigations Compulsory Part Elective Part i iii 1 1 2 3 3 4
Chapter 2 2.1 2.2
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2.3
Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 3.3
Curriculum Planning Guiding Principles Progression Curriculum Planning Strategies 3.3.1 Interface with the Junior Secondary Science Curriculum 3.3.2 Learning and Teaching Sequence 3.3.3 Linking Major Concepts within the Curriculum 3.3.4 Applying the Curriculum Emphases across the Curriculum 3.3.5 Catering for Learner Diversity 3.3.6 Flexible Use of Learning Time Curriculum Management 3.4.1 Effective Curriculum Management 3.4.2 Role of Different Stakeholders in Schools Learning and Teaching Knowledge and Learning Guiding Principles Approaches and Strategies 4.3.1 Approaches to Learning and Teaching 4.3.2 Variety and Flexibility in Learning and Teaching 4.3.3 From Curriculum to Pedagogy: How to Start Interaction 4.4.1 Scaffolding Learning 4.4.2 Effective Questioning 4.4.3 Feedback Catering for Learner Diversity 4.5.1 Strategies to Cater for Learner Diversity 4.5.2 Information Technology as a Learning Tool to Cater for Learner Diversity 4.5.3 Catering for Gifted Students
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Science Education Key Learning Area
Biology
Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4 - 6)
Jointly prepared by the Curriculum Development Council and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Recommended for use in schools by the Education and Manpower Bureau HKSARG 2007
(Blank page)
Contents
Page Preamble Acronym Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Introduction Background Implementation of Science Subjects in Schools Rationale Curriculum Aims Interface with the Junior Secondary Curriculum and Post-secondary Pathways Curriculum Framework Design Principles Learning Targets 2.2.1 Knowledge and Understanding 2.2.2 Skills and Processes 2.2.3 Values and Attitudes Curriculum Structure and Organisation 2.3.1 Curriculum Emphases 2.3.2 Time Allocation Scientific Investigations Compulsory Part Elective Part i iii 1 1 2 3 3 4
Chapter 2 2.1 2.2
7 7 8 9 9 9 10 12 14 16 17 43
2.3
Chapter 3 3.1 3.2 3.3
Curriculum Planning Guiding Principles Progression Curriculum Planning Strategies 3.3.1 Interface with the Junior Secondary Science Curriculum 3.3.2 Learning and Teaching Sequence 3.3.3 Linking Major Concepts within the Curriculum 3.3.4 Applying the Curriculum Emphases across the Curriculum 3.3.5 Catering for Learner Diversity 3.3.6 Flexible Use of Learning Time Curriculum Management 3.4.1 Effective Curriculum Management 3.4.2 Role of Different Stakeholders in Schools Learning and Teaching Knowledge and Learning Guiding Principles Approaches and Strategies 4.3.1 Approaches to Learning and Teaching 4.3.2 Variety and Flexibility in Learning and Teaching 4.3.3 From Curriculum to Pedagogy: How to Start Interaction 4.4.1 Scaffolding Learning 4.4.2 Effective Questioning 4.4.3 Feedback Catering for Learner Diversity 4.5.1 Strategies to Cater for Learner Diversity 4.5.2 Information Technology as a Learning Tool to Cater for Learner Diversity 4.5.3 Catering for Gifted Students
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