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Written by: Yuan Shu
2021-04-29 08:00
Last update date: 2021-04-29 08:00
Applied learning is a valuable high school elective subject, connecting multiple outlets.
In order to further promote applied learning courses and provide more relevant information to the public, the Education Bureau has produced a new series of government TV APIs and radio publicity soundtracks, which have been uploaded to the Education Bureau's website for public viewing and will be shown on TV and radio today (29th) Premiere.
Promotional video hope elimination courses are only for students with less learning ability
The promotional video is titled "Applied Learning Value High and Diversified Development Pathway". A class of students showcases the characteristics of applied learning courses and brings out the diversified learning experience of the courses, so as to deepen the public's understanding of applied learning and understand its value. Eliminate the misunderstanding that the curriculum is only for students who are less able to learn.
Applied learning courses simulate real situations in multiple ways to promote student development
Applied learning courses are category B subjects of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination. The learning content focuses on practical learning elements. It develops students' knowledge, generic skills, positive values and attitudes through simulated or real situations, and achieves the goals of lifelong learning and whole-person development.
Senior high school applied learning courses are diversified, covering creative learning; media and communication; business, management and law; service; applied science; engineering and production; six learning areas; applied learning (vocational English) and applied learning Chinese (non-Chinese) For students).
Students can choose appropriate courses according to their own interests, abilities and ambitions to broaden their horizons, develop their potential, and prepare for future studies and employment.
Class B subjects (180 hours of class time, no public examinations) and Class A elective subjects (250 hours of class time, public examinations) have different class hours, learning content and assessment methods. It is not suitable to directly compare the two types of courses. , Nor did it adopt a unified method to report candidates’ performance.
All tertiary education institutions recognize the learning experience accumulated by students in applied learning, and individual institutions, colleges or courses will also use applied learning courses as elective subjects, give extra points or use additional supporting materials when admitting new students .
In recent years, many students studying Applied Learning have been inspired by the courses and have gradually achieved their ideals for further studies and employment.
In order to let the graduates speak out, the Education Bureau earlier filmed a series of short success stories of graduates called "Applied Learning•Applying Learning to Use".
The first two sets of short films titled "Identify Aspirations and Broaden One's Vision" and "Equip Yourself and Pursue Your Dreams" have been uploaded to the Educational Multimedia Website of the Education Bureau. You are welcome to watch them through the links above.
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