7. Effectiveness of Education Systems Sources: OECD education at a glance 2002; OECD PISA report 2002; EMB Education Indicators, from Chris Wardlaw, "Mathematics in Hong Kong/China – Improving on Being First in PISA" Mean PISA score across reading maths and science literacy Investment in education as % of GDP Investment in education as % of GDP, compared with mean PISA score
21. “ I had passing grades when I decided to drop-out. Nobody tried to stop me. Nobody cared. None of the counselors paid any attention to me. The only time I ever saw the principal was when I got sent to him, which I never stayed around for. The individual classes were too big for students to learn, students should have longer exposure to individual teachers. If students could have the same subject teachers throughout their high school careers, this would allow teachers to get to know students better. No high school should have more than 400 students max, and all on one floor. Who needs seven floors in a school?” -- A recent city school dropout
24. Typical High School Teacher Schedule Monday Tuesday Wed. Thurs. Friday 8:05-8:49 Planning Planning Planning Planning Planning 8:54-9:36 Class Class Class Class Class 9:40-10:25 Class Class Class Class Class 10:30-11:12 Duty Duty Duty Duty Duty 11:17-12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 12:00-12:45 Class Class Class Class Class 12:50-1:35 Class Class Class Class Class 1:40-2:25 Class Class Class Class Class
Notes for the facilitator The commonly agreed list of capacities expected of individuals in the modern workplace that is outlined on this and the following slide (from Professor Cheng ’ s paper provided as a pre-reading in the participants ’ handbook) constitutes a key reason for the adoption of the 334 senior secondary reform programme. The new curriculum envisaged in 334 is designed not only to build Hong Kong ’ s knowledge base by ensuring all students receive a full six years of secondary education, but also developing the broader range of knowledge based skills required for success in today ’ s highly competitive global marketplace. (The list continues on the next slide)