由於教改文件大力提倡專題研習，近年來不少學校都在小學或初中推行跨學科的專題研習。但研究性學習的本質並無年級局限，專題研習的學習方法應該適合在高中學科。此外，教學模式的改變的重點之一是令學生成為學習的主角。本文簡報在一所社區中學內推行的教學計劃，並分享幾年來推行的經驗和報告觀察學生在計劃實施中的表現，及嘗試探討這個計劃如何在不同方面體現本港現時所推行的課程改革目標。
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本論文就家長的參與和支持，包括出席音樂會、聆聽音樂、在家中觀看音樂節目和整體財政支持等進行研究，亦調查學生在家長參與和支持其器樂學習上的觀感。於2007年10月至11月期間，本研究以自行填寫問卷方式，收集了香港10所中學共1,493位中一至中七學生意見的數據，發現家長對學生音樂活動的參與和支持總體屬低水平，家長的參與僅流於財政上支持。這裡值得關注的，是如何使學生和家長對音樂產生興趣並感到雀躍，從而一起參與音樂活動。
This paper examines various aspects of parental involvement in and support for musical participation, including concert attendance, music listening, watching music programmes at home, and overall financial support. It also examines students' perceptions of parental involvement in, and support for, their instrument learning. Data are drawn from self-completed questionnaires administered in school from October to November 2007 to 1,493 Secondary 1 to Secondary 7 students attending a total of 10 Hong Kong secondary schools. The survey finds low overall levels of parental involvement in and support of students' musical participation, with students reporting that financial assistance from their parents accounts for the majority of parental involvement. The results suggest it is important to determine how to make both students and parents interested in and excited about music, and how to get them to enjoy participating in music together.
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本文分析了兩所學校在發展初中綜合人文科課程時所面對的問題及其應對的領導策略。它們在校方及科組兩大領導層面上採取了不同的手法，包括強化老師團隊合作，找尋適合的課程切入點，並引入了大學的專業支援，促進了課程的發展。這些經驗，除了可供準備發展此學科的學校借鏡外，亦突顯了領導課程發展時需要注意的問題。
This paper discusses two school-based leadership experiences in the development of junior Integrated Humanities (IH) curriculum. Different means have been adopted by school and panel leaders to facilitate the curriculum development, such as reinforcing teachers' collaboration, selecting appropriate entry points and soliciting professional support. Their positive experiences may inform other schools, which aspire to develop their school-based IH curricula and highlight the practical issues in which the curriculum leaders should deal with carefully.
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現今學生普遍缺乏創作靈感，使寫作倍感困難。根據基模理論 (Schema Theory) 及多元互動創意想像的意象模式 (Multidimensional Interactive Creative Imagination Imagery Model)，意象訓練 (imagery training)可以有效地使學生寫作時更具創意。我們是次研究，就是將意象訓練應用於三班，合共一百二十三個中學二年級的學生身上。該批學生於訓練前及訓練後都會參與一個中文作文評核，以了解他們的作文在訓練後會否更具創意。創意的評核準則包括：流暢力、獨創力、文法及文章內容。
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During the past decade, the issue of reading difficulties has received increasing attention in Hong Kong. A recent Education Bureau mandate calls for the development of effective instructional methods based on the 3-tier model to address the diverse learning needs of our students. Following a thorough review of the relevant research literature, we attempted to utilise a peer support learning system both as a Tier 1 preventive reading programme for beginning readers and as a Tier 2 supplementary remediation programme for struggling adolescent learners. Our investigative efforts indicate that the proposed peer support reading scheme shows promise as a preventive procedure for reducing reading failure in beginning readers. However, turning this scheme into a feasible and effective intervention for older students remains a challenge to be resolved by further consolidation and investigations.
近年閱讀困難的問題愈來愈受到關注。教育局倡議應用三層支援模式去處理個別差異。我們認為朋輩支援模式可作為第一層支援小學生優質閱讀的方法，亦可成為第二層支援中學生的小組補救教學策略。初步的研究結果顯示初小班級計劃的成效不錯，但初中的小組輔導計劃所面對的難度相對較高，尚需更多的研發方能成為有效可行的策略。
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體育是全人教育的一環，目的是透過多樣化的活動，協助學生建立積極、活躍和健康的生活方式，並且養成良好的品格，發揮合作精神，以貢獻社會。新的課程更着重幫助學生培養共通能力，成為終身學習的基礎。
Physical Education is one of the key areas that contribute to the overall personal development of students. It helps them to develop an active and healthy lifestyle and promotes desirable qualities and cooperation in communal life through participation in physical and sports activities. The new PE Curriculum also aims to help students develop their generic skills towards life long learning.
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通識教育科在新高中課程是四個核心科目之一，教師專業發展被視為推行該課程的重要因素。這文章嘗試探討與通識科教師專業發展相關的議題。雖然通識科教師對課程實施有不同的關注，但該科肯定為教師提供機會發揮教師專業能力。這文章對通識科教師的專業知識結構加以檢視，並且把它分成課程知識、學科教學知識和實踐性知識三個類別。另外，通識教育科教師的專業發展有培訓課程、實踐平台和教師網絡多種途徑。
Liberal Studies will be one of the four core subjects in the new senior secondary (NSS) curriculum. Teacher professional development is regarded as an important factor in implementing this subject. This paper is to explore the issues related to the professional development of Liberal Studies teachers. Although the implementation of Liberal Studies stimulates different teachers' concerns, it surely provides teachers with opportunities to demonstrate their competence. The structure of professional knowledge of Liberal Studies teachers is examined in this paper and can be categorized as curriculum knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and practical knowledge. In addition, professional development courses, practice and teacher network are the possible ways for the continuous professional development.
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本研究以行動研究方式，探討英文科說話教學的設計與實施對提升學生學習的動機和說話能力的影響。過程中，教師亦反思如何可以透過調整教學策略和選材， 提升學生英語說話能力和自信心。研究對象來自其中一位研究員所任教的四年級學生，資料收集方式包括︰學生填答問卷、深入訪談、課堂錄影、研究日誌、諍友的觀課和分析學生習作。研究發現教師若能夠在教學的過程中不斷反思，因應畢生的特性和掌握程度，調節教學的設訓，有助提升學生說英語的信心和動機。要提高學生講英語的信心，有以下四個重要因素：選取教學活動要切合學生的能力、學生要有自主性、良好的師生的關係和教師對教學工作的投入。研究亦發現適應學生的個別差異，教師要提供多元化的教學設計和給予學生自由繼擇的空問。此外，研究結果亦指出，透過行動研究有助教師的專業成長。
This action research project investigated the effects of a teacher's instructional design and implementation on students' motivation and development in the teaching and learning of English Language speaking skills, as well as the teacher's reflection on the whole process. The subjects of the study were Primary Four students taught by one of the investigators. Data was collected from student questionnaires, in-depth interviews, lesson video recordings, research logs, lesson observations by critical friends, and students' work. The study found that sustained teacher reflection for ongoing instructional adaptations in light of learners' characteristics and progress is conducive to raising students' motivation and self-confidence. Four crucial factors for raising students' confidence in speaking English were identified: instructional activities that match learners' ability; promotion of learner initiatives; a good teacher-student relationship; and teacher commitment. The study has also confirmed the need for flexible and open instructional design in catering for individual differences, and the positive contributions of action research to teachers' professional development.
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