香港培道中學


Curriculum Language Policy	[ ENG \| 中文 ]

2023/24 Language Policy

With the introduction of the Fine-tuning Policy for Medium of Instruction in 10/11, Bilingual Education policy has been implemented. Junior form students are allocated to three “EMI” classes and one “Less EMI” classes.

Trilingual – Cantonese, Putonghua and English
Biliterate – Chinese and English

Key Learning Areas	Subjects	S.1		S.2		S.3		S.4	S.5	S.6
Key Learning Areas	Subjects	Three classes	One class	Three classes	One class	Three classes	One class	S.4	S.5	S.6
Religious Education	Biblical Knowledge	C		C		C		C	C	C
Chinese Language Education	Chinese Language	C		C		C		C	C	C
Chinese Language Education	Putonghua	P		P
English Language Education	English Language	E		E		E		E	E	E
Mathematics Education	Mathematics	E		E		E		E	E	E
Mathematics Education	Mathematics (M2)							E	E	E
Cross KLAs	Citizenship and Social Development							C	C	C
Personal, Social and Humanities Studies	Geography	C*	C	C*	C	C*	C	C	C	C
	History	E*	C	E*	C	C*	C	C	C	C
	Chinese History	C		C		C		C	C	C
	Economics							C	C	C
	Life and Society	C*	C	C*	C	C*	C
Science Education	Integrated Science	E		E		E
	Biology							E	E	E
	Chemistry							E	E	E
	Physics							E	E	E
Technology Education	Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	E	C	E	C	E	C	E	E	E
	Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS) －Business Management Strand							C	C	C
	Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (BAFS) －Accounting Strand							E
	Technology and Living	C*	C	C*	C
Arts Education	Visual Arts	C*	C	C*	C	C*	C	C	C	C
Arts Education	Music	C*	C	C*	C	C*	C	C
Physical Education	Physical Education	C*	C	C*	C	C*	C	C	C	C
Remarks : C -- Chinese medium of instruction C* -- Chinese medium of instruction with English Extended Learning Activities E -- English medium of Instruction E* -- English medium of instruction supplemented with Chinese P -- Putonghua medium of instruction

ENGLISH
1.	English Language Education
	This is the ‘headquarters’ for English language learning where the basics and ‘English for everyone’ happen. While in senior secondary it is unavoidably more exam-oriented, in junior secondary, students’ interest and confidence in the language are fostered.
		Formal curriculum
		Use of a variety of learning and teaching strategies and assignments (e.g. Self-Access Learning Record, Fast Write etc.)
		Language Arts Programme to enable students to use the language to express themselves
		S1 Drama S2 Poetry S3 Public Speaking
		Smaller class arrangement to cater for students’ learning diversity
		S.1	4 classes	5 groups
		S.2	4 classes	5 groups
		S.3	4 classes	5 groups
		S.4	4 classes	5 groups
		S.5	4 classes	6 groups
		S.6	4 classes	6 groups
		Enhancement and Remedial activities
		For example, enrichment courses, tutorial schemes and speaking training.
		Annual whole-form activities
		Internal : Drama Performances, Poetry Recitals, Public Speaking Training External : Participation in the Hong Kong School Speech Competitions, Debate, Writing Contests, etc.

2.	English Across the Curriculum
	With the aim to arouse students’ English standard, the Language across the Curriculum (LaC) Committee help students establish meaningful links across learning experiences acquired in different KLAs while consolidating their language skills developed in the English Language subject.
		S.1 After-school Bridging Programme is organized to support students’ learning Maths and Science in English.
		English Teachers and Subject Teachers collaborate on selected topics in different subjects.
		Non-EMI Subject Teachers design EMI learning materials and assessments for students.
		Students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of cross-curricula English activities (e.g. STEM board display competition, Significant moment in History).

3.	English Learning Environment
	‘English Activities Committee’ led by a team of English Teacher Advisors and a body of English Ambassadors to foster the students in using English in campus. Different activities have been held to promote English in learning.
		English used on school occasions and gatherings like Morning Assemblies, Sports Day, Swimming Gala, Inauguration Ceremonies, etc.
		Annual musical production.
		Gospel broadcast in English.
		Annual study tours to English-speaking countries.
		Cross-curricular activities in English, etc.

CHINESE AND PUTONGHUA
1.	Chinese Language Education
	Chinese is our mother tongue which we use for daily communication and learning. Students learn to appreciate the language and gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese culture.
		Formal curriculum
		Cantonese is used to teach the subject of Chinese Language Education as it faces the challenge of a reformed curriculum which stresses the skills of the language.
		Smaller class arrangement to cater for students’ learning diversity
		S.4	4 classes	5 groups
		S.5 - S.6	4 classes	6 groups
		School-based curriculum
		School-based textbooks on Classical Chinese, Anthology, Idioms, etc. are adopted to arouse students’ interest in reading and develop their appreciation of the language and gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese culture.
		Enhancement and Remedial activities
		To enhance junior form students’ interest in reading.
		Annual whole-form activities
		Internal: Chinese Culture Quiz, Idiom Contest, Store telling, Solo Verse / Choral Speaking Competitions, Indicidual Presentation Competitions, Debate Competitions External : Participation in the Hong Kong School Speech Festival, Speech Competitions and Writing Competitions (each student joins at least one public competition)
		Reading Scheme
		The establishment of a Reading Corner in each class, subscription to Chinese magazines, and the organizing a book fair. Students are required to write a book report.

2.	The Subject of Putonghua
	One period (55 minutes) per week in S.1 and S.2 - Students grasp essentials in Pinyin and communicate in the language through various activities. Students are recommended with school subsidy to take GAPSK for recognition of qualification. Putonghua Ambassadors host assemblies once every 2 weeks.