sacred heart canossian college implementation of gifted education in shcc: identification &...

Sacred Heart Canossian College

Implementation of Gifted Education in SHCC:Implementation of Gifted Education in SHCC:

Identification & Differentiated CurriculumIdentification & Differentiated Curriculum

Conference of Gifted Education

6th March, 2008


I. School Background

II. Development of Gifted Education in SHCC

III.Our Strengths & Weaknesses

IV. Identification of gifted students

V. Differentiated Curriculum

VI. Migration to NSS

Presentation Outline

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School BackgroundSchool Background

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Sacred Heart Canossian College was founded in 1860.

We aim at providing an all-round education of Christian virtues and the formation of heart to empower our youngsters to be women of integrity and versatility.

Girl, EMI, Band One School

Over 1400 local students with an age range of 12 to 19.

• 38 classes• F.1 – F.3: 6 classes each• F.4 – F.5: 6 classes each – 3 Arts stream; 3 Science

stream• F.6 – F.7: 4 classes each – 2 Arts stream; 2 Science

stream • 100% F.5 and F.7 graduates further their studies

in different institutions


Development of Gifted EducationDevelopment of Gifted Education

2003 School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC

Ambassadors of Learning (AoL) Team

2007 School Policy for Gifted Education in SHCC

(Revised)


Levels of OperationLevels of Operation

• Level I: Whole School Approach

• Level II: Pull-out Programme

Ambassadors of Learning

• Level III: Outsourcing support from EDB and tertiary institutions


Our Strengths

• Good portion of bright students

• Vision of our school leaders

• Supportive staff, parent & alumnae

• Strong Networking

• Adequate resources to support practice


• Lack of trained staff

• Value rejection

Our Weaknesses


Identification


Identification Level One – Whole School

• Student Talent Profile

• Parents Nomination Form


Student Talent Profile

Multiple Intelligences Inventory

Student Activities Record

Academic Results


Parent Nomination FormParent Nomination Form


Identification Identification Level Two – Pull out ProgramLevel Two – Pull out Program

• Ambassadors of Learning

• Teacher & Peer Nomination


Ambassadors of Learning (AoL)Ambassadors of Learning (AoL)

• Academic Achievers (top 10% in the form)

• Special Talent• Positive and Fast Thinkers


Selection of AoL

Teacher Nomination Peer Nomination

Interview


Training of AoLsTraining of AoLsLearning Beyond the ClassroomLearning Beyond the Classroom

• Learning Skills Camp• Visits & Talks• Playing Hosts to Visitors• Video Conferencing• Global Youth Conference• Cultural Exchange Programme• Service Programme• Publication• Company Programme


Identification Identification Level 3 – Exceptionally Gifted StudentsLevel 3 – Exceptionally Gifted Students

• Five Domains (top 2% of specific subject)

• Outsourcing support from EDB and other tertiary institutions


Exceptionally Gifted StudentsExceptionally Gifted StudentsSHALLSHALL

Science, Mathematics & Information Technology

Humanities

Aesthetic

Languages

Leadership


Outsourcing SupportOutsourcing Support

• EDB Support Measures for the Exceptionally Gifted Students• Standford University Education Program for Gifted Youth• The Congressional Youth Leadership Council, US Global Young Leaders Conference• The Chinese University of Hong Kong• The University of Science & Technology Gifted Program


Differentiated Curriculum


Preparation

• Differentiate Instructions Workshops (05, 06, 07)

• Inviting overseas teacher trainer

• Video conferencing with trainer


Implementation (06-08)

Each teacher hands in ONE lesson plan on differentiated instruction Differentiated according to interest / learning style / re

adiness Using Bloom’s Taxonomy Lesson Observation by the School Principal Peer Lesson Observation – Cross-curricular Reading books on differentiated instruction and diversi

fied learning Sharing of lesson plans on intranet


Professional Development

• Professional dialogue

• Reports of performance

• Post lesson evaluation with school head

• Self-evaluation


Migration toNew Senior Secondary


Setting Data Bank (i-portfolio)

Vertical Development of AoL

Development of Other Learning Experience (OLE)


S1 – Identification

S2 - Self-understanding Workshops & Visits

S3 - Exploration & Taking Risks Workshops & Learning Camp, Student Tutors


SS1- Creativity & Meeting Challenges CGYC, Odyssey of the Mind, JA Company Programme, Services (local), Cultural Enrichment Programmes, Student Tutors

SS2 - Caring &Taking Initiatives CGYC, Student Council, Prefects Board, School Service Team, House System, Services (global), Cultural Enrichment Programmes, Student Tutors

SS3- Gratitude & Renewing Commitment Mentorship Programme


THANK YOU

Ms. Yoshie Lee Ms. Ivy Ma


sacred heart canossian college implementation of gifted education in shcc: identification &...

Documents

formation of heart

identification level

school policy

school approach level

local students

arts stream

science stream

training of aols learning