2010-2011

SHATIN TSUNG TSIN SECONDARY SCHOOL
※SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FIVE-YEAR PLAN (2007-2012)
I. AIMS
1. To align with the school aims to develop students’ abilities
2. To develop students’ ability to acquire knowledge of science and technology, and
understand the relation between science, technology and society so that students are
capable of making informed decisions in science and technology issues.
II. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
1. Strengths
a. Teachers have a shared vision in developing the new curriculum and work
collaboratively in preparing curriculum materials. The working relationship
among panel members (teachers and laboratory technician) is good
b. Teachers are well-equipped with subject and pedagogic knowledge
c. Teachers are open to the use of various teaching methods
d. Teachers are eager to update their knowledge in teaching by taking courses or
seminars
e. Laboratory support (technician and resources) is adequate. Resources can be
shared among different science subjects
2. Weaknesses
a. Students from arts classes are relatively weak in science subjects
b. Students’ enthusiasm for the subject is relatively low
c. Science and Technology subject is a new subject in our school. Much effort is
required for teachers to prepare curriculum materials and explore suitable
pedagogic methods
III. OBJECTIVES
1. to foster active participation of our students in learning and arouse students’ interest
in the subject
2. to develop curriculum materials
3. to improve teaching effectiveness of subject teachers
4. to enhance the communication skills of students
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