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Suggested Knowledge, Skills, Strategies and Resources The following knowledge, skills and values are based on the English Language C & A Guide (S4-S6), suggested schemes of work of the English Language Education Section and the piloted projects launched by Language Learning Support Section and *five participating schools. They are useful for helping teachers work out expected learning outcomes for students. Teachers should exercise their discretion as to which knowledge, skills, values and attitudes they would like to cover based on students’ needs, interests and abilities. I. Learning English through Social Issues Suggested Items for Setting Learning Outcomes Knowledge        Use related linguistic and structural features for discussing and analysing social issues in texts Show a basic understanding of the definitions of some social issues and their adverse impacts Identify causes, effects and solutions of some social issues Identify informed opinions

and arguments Identify facts and evidence Show a basic concept of the common qualitative and quantitative research methods such as questionnaires and interviews Cite sources Skills         Use related language skills in the broad learning outcomes in the Curriculum & Assessment Guide (pp.48-49) Analyse causes and consequences of social issues with reasoning skills Apply problem-solving skills for working out solutions for some social issues Apply basic research skills (e.g use of questionnaires and interviews, etc) and analyse data collected Interpret and evaluate information and arguments Organise data and draw conclusions from them Adopt multiple perspectives Use appropriate presentation skills Values Attitudes and   Positive social values such as equality, interdependence and tolerance An open and critical attitude towards values, ideas and perspectives Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the

non-LA electives 1 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 Learning English through Social Issues Material Strategies Text-types  Letters to the editors with different perspectives  News articles  Editorials  Persuasive speeches on a social issue Multi-media material  Documentaries  Blogs with different views on social issues  Forums (e.g news Archive: Student Forum on Edcity)  TV & radio programmes  Internet material (e.g BBC website, material from Edcity, etc,) Inside the classroom  Use of scenarios and dilemmas with opportunities for collaborative learning and problem solving  Forums  Lobbying campaigns with a social cause  Mini-projects  Language arts as a strategy to explore a social issue Outside the classroom  Site visits to explore social issues  Cross-curricular activities & tasks in collaboration with Liberal Studies

teachers  School-based radio / TV programmes on exploring social issues in Hong Kong and in the world  Integration with “Other Learning Experiences – Community Service” Examples of students’ learning products (to be aligned with the expected learning outcomes) Portfolios in a multi-media form Projects for oral presentations Proposals Making speeches for a social cause to lobby support in a campaign Production of documentaries / promo videos for presentation in class or for school TV and radio stations Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 2 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 Learning English through Social Issues – Useful Websites (A comprehensive bank of useful resources on different social issues) http://www.multcoliborg/homework/sochchtml#anim

http://newton.uoredu/Departments&Programs/AsianStudiesDept/hk-polhtml http://youthink.worldbankorg/issues/ http://www.oxfamorghk/public/main (Statistics categorised by social issues) http://www.oecdorg (Examples of graphs on social issues) http://www.archive2official-documentscouk/document/deps/doh/survey03/summ03htm (news articles and student forum on social issues) http://tvnews.hkedcitynet/news archive/archiveaspx Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 3 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 II. Learning English through Debating Suggested Items for Setting Learning Outcomes Knowledge           Use linguistic, structural and generic features in debating speeches Show a basic concept of the set-up, rules, formats and principles of a debate Define motions Identify different types of

opinions and arguments Distinguish between strong arguments and weak arguments Understand rhetoric (e.g persuading the audience through public speaking) Identify facts, analogies, examples and evidence Identify persuasive devices and strategies Show a basic concept of the major reasoning methods - inductive and deductive reasoning Show a basic concept of fallacies and how to make rebuttals Skills           Use related language skills in the broad learning outcomes in the Curriculum & Assessment Guide (pp.48-49) Identify and define key terms in motions Apply rhetorical strategies (e.g strategies for making good public speeches) Research, organise, evaluate information related to the motion Analyse underlying principles and assumptions Structure and formulate arguments logically Identify fallacies and flaws in arguments of the opposing side for preparing rebuttals Anticipate the arguments of the opposing side Write and present speeches and rebuttals

Use appropriate delivery techniques Values Attitudes and   An open and critical attitude towards values, ideas and perspectives A cautious and critical attitude towards the use of language to achieve the desired effect Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 4 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 Learning English through Debating Material Strategies Text-types  Debating speeches  Persuasive speeches Multi-media material  Material from Edcity (e.g news Archive: Student Forum on Edcity)  Debate and Liberal Studies Learning Kit by Sing Tao Daily & EDB  Integration with “Other Learning Experiences – Moral and Civic Education” Inside the classroom  Use of scenarios and dilemmas with opportunities for collaborative learning and problem solving  Forums  Debating activities in

different formats  Forming of debating clubs / debating circles Outside the classroom  Inter-class /-school debating  Debate competitions (e.g Sing Tao Inter-school Debating Competition, etc.)  School-based radio / TV programmes on debating controversial issues Examples of students’ learning products (to be aligned with the expected learning outcomes) Debating speeches in different formats and for different purposes: - Court trials - Inter-group /-class / -school debating - Forums - Simulated election campaign with candidates making debating or persuasive speeches Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 5 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 Learning English through Debating – Useful Websites (General knowledge of debating) http://www.hkedcitynet/article/edcity-news-archive/ec-debate/

http://www.hkedcitynet/article/debate/home/ http://www.cambridge-unionorg/ http://www.oxford-unionorg/ (Famous speeches by which rhetorical strategies can be introduced) http://www.ryanandassociatescomau/speecheshtm (Reasoning and fallacies) http://www.historychannelcom/speeches http://pegasus.ccucfedu/~janzb/reasoning/ http://www.nizkororg/features/fallacies/ (Rhetoric) http://www.fallacyfilesorg/ http://www.virtualsaltcom/rhetorichtm http://en.wikipediaorg/wiki/logical reasoning http://www.americanrhetoriccom/rhetoricaldevicesinsoundhtm (Video clips on experts explaining the different aspects of debating) (Famous speeches/ movie speeches) http://debate.uvmedu/critadvhtml http://www.famousquotesmeuk/speeches/indexhtm http://www.americanrhetoriccom/moviespeecheshtm (Ideas for motions) http://www.aphgovau/library/intguide/sci/ http://infodome.sdsuedu/research/guides/hot/supersites Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA

electives 6 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 III. Learning English through Workplace English Suggested Items for Setting Learning Outcomes Knowledge        Skills        Values Attitudes and   Use linguistic, structural and generic features used in spoken and written business-related communication and correspondence Display a basic concept of organizational setup in various trades and businesses and of organizational image and work ethics Display an awareness of the nature of service transactions and salesmanship Show a basic concept of the procedures and the necessary preparation and follow-ups for meetings Use telephone etiquette Show knowledge about some basic strategies for handling workplace-related problems (e.g complaints of customers) Show a basic concept of how to prepare for interviews from interviewers’ and / or

interviewees’ perspective and the dynamics of an interview Use related language skills included in the broad learning outcomes in the Curriculum & Assessment Guide (pp.48-49) Write different types of business correspondence such as minutes, memos, notices, business letters, etc. for specific purposes Use business-related oral communication skills and appropriate strategies effectively in interviews, telephone conversations, business meetings and handling complaints Apply strategies of politeness and tact in the business world Research, select and organise business-related information Present information persuasively and with suitable visual aids Write sales/promotional materials Work collaboratively on a business project Uphold positive work ethics and develop an appreciation of ethical behaviour Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 7 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives

in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 Learning English through Workplace English Material Strategies Text-types  Minutes  Memos  Notices  Complaint letters  Telephone conversations  Sales promotion material  Interviews, etc. Multi-media material  Business-related authentic material (e.g company website)  Video clips from business training courses  Internet material on business English Inside the Classroom • Use of job-related scenarios with opportunities for collaborative learning and problem solving • Role-plays in simulated situations • Theme-based talks by speakers from well-established companies • TV & radio programmes Outside the Classroom • Visits to well-established companies • Integration with “Other Learning Experiences – Career-related Experience” • Activities of School-business Partnership Programme of EDB • Cross-curricular activities with the career & guidance team • Simulated workplace

situations for using workplace English (e.g cyber restaurants, buying and selling of items, etc.) Examples of students’ learning products (to be aligned with the expected learning outcomes) Portfolios in a multi-media form Projects for oral presentations Business proposals Business-related proposals Running of a business in simulated situations involving related occupations inside and outside the classroom Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 8 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 Learning English through Workplace English – Useful Websites (A great deal of business English materials) http://www.eleastoncom/biz/homehtml (Hong Kong business news) http://www.thestandardcomhk/ http://www.atimescom/ (Organisational charts) http://www.smartdrawcom/specials/orgchartasp?id=10520 http://www.solbaramorg/articles/clm3html

http://www.vuwacnz/home/indexasp (Vocabulary and concepts of common posts) http://www.swineduau/corporate/hr/f orgchtshtm (Company image) http://www.mbdagov/?section id=2andbucket id=129andcontent id=23 (Uniform design) http://www.customuniformcompanycom (Memo writing) http://writing.colostateedu/guides/documents/memo/indexcfm Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 9 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 (Business letters) http://www.trinitywaeduau/plduffyrc/subjects/english/writing/lettershtm (Handling complaints) http://www.pdptoolkitcouk/Files/wellclosetraining/wellcloseconsult/training/consult/diffichtm (Sales presentations) http://edis.ifasufledu/SN006 (Examples of sales materials in English) http://graphicdesign.aboutcom/od/brochuretips (minutes of meeting) http://www.lupinworkscom/roche/pages/minutesphp

(Information on meetings)(with some Chinese) http://cycnet.com/englishcorner/practical/business/meetinghtm (A statement of mission and values) (Meeting Agendas) http://www.microsoftcom/mscorp/mission http://www.usiedu/extserv/training/agenda guidelineshtm (A business charter) (Advice and suggestions on interviews) http://www.iccwboorg/home/environment/charterasp http://esl.aboutcom/library/weekly/aa113097htm?once=trueand http://ec.hkuhk/epc/interviews/ (A company credo) http://www.jnjcom/our company/our credo/indexhtm Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 10 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 IV. Learning English through Sports Communication Suggested Items for Setting Learning Outcomes Knowledge     Use related linguistic, structural and generic features in written and spoken sports-related texts

Show a basic concept of different types of sports Display general knowledge of sports communication used by sports writers and broadcasters Display a basic concept of advertising strategies and methods in the sports world Skills          Use related language skills in the broad learning outcomes in the Curriculum & Assessment Guide (pp.48-49) Read, analyse and write articles such as fans pages, sports product reviews about sports Use oral sports communication skills and strategies Write sports product reviews Give comments and views on sports events Research a sport topic and gather related information Organise data and draw conclusions from them Write survey questions and conduct a survey on a sports-related issue Present information on sports events in a succinct and interesting way Values Attitudes and   Uphold positive work ethics and develop an appreciation of ethical behaviour Sportsmanship Language Learning Support Section Knowledge,

skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 11 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 Learning English through Sports Communication Material Strategies Text-types Inside the Classroom  Fans pages • Use of sports-related scenarios with opportunities for collaborative learning and problem solving  Sports product reviews  Sports reports and news • Role-plays in simulated situations  TV / radio sports commentaries Promotional and advertising • TV & radio programmes material on sports, etc. • Mini-projects Multi-media material Outside the Classroom  Sports magazines • Integration with “Other Learning Experiences – Physical Development”  Sports advertisements  TV and radio programmes • Cross-curricular activities and tasks in collaboration with PE teachers (for EMI schools)  Internet material • School-based TV channel on sports

world Examples of students’ learning products (to be aligned with the expected learning outcomes) Sports magazines Projects in a multi-media form (e.g video presentations) Sports blogs and websites Sports TV or radio programme Proposals for promotion of sports products Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 12 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 Learning English through Sports Communication – Useful Websites (A rich source of teaching material and vocabulary, useful for preparing handouts) http://eleaston.com/sportshtml http://www.britishcouncilorg/learnenglish-central-sporthtm (The major broadcasting networks/Channels that carry a lot of information) http://news.bbccouk/sport http://sportsillustrated.cnncom http://www.foxsportscom http://thestar.commy/news/sports (Codes of sportsmanship)

http://kilby.saconca/athletics/rugby/sportsmanshiphtm (Access to various sports magazines) http://www.worldnewspaperscom/sport-magazinehtml (School and college magazines, newspapers and newsletters that produce good/not too difficult material) http://www.thedartmouthcom http://westvirginia.scoutcom http://www.dailyillinicom (A team with a selection of songs and chants on its website) http://www.chelseafccom (Sports questionnaires, surveys, results and reports) http://www.hnpsuedu/faculty/jmanis/dis s rehtm Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 13 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008 Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following participating schools for taking part in the Projects “Social Issues for Thinking and Debating” and “Learning English for Work and Leisure” and developing school cases on

non-language arts electives for the school years 2006-2008: *Catholic Ming Yuen Secondary School *Cotton Spinners’ Association Secondary School *Ling Liang Church E Wun Secondary School *Pui Ching Middle School *Shau Kei Wan Government Secondary School Language Learning Support Section Knowledge, skills, strategies and resources of the non-LA electives 14 Workshop on Inter-school Collaborative Planning of Non-language Arts Electives in the NSS English Language Curriculum 25 January 2008