Economics 2011-12
 
Objectives

Form 1 to 3:
The course aims at

  • developing students’ basic understanding of economics – with special emphasis on Hong Kong conditions and problems.
  • nurturing students’ interest in studying Economics.
  • conveying students’ knowledge and understanding of fundamental economic concepts.
  • applying Economic concepts to their daily life examples.
  • equipping students with an ability to use basic tools for economic analysis.
  • cultivating students’ critical thinking skills and creativity. 

NSS1 to NSS3:
The course aims at

  • developing students’ basic understanding of economics – with special emphasis on Hong Kong conditions and problems.
  • conveying students’ knowledge and understanding of fundamental economic concepts.
  • applying Economic concepts to their daily life examples.
  • cultivating students’ critical thinking skills and creativity.
  • equipping students with an ability to apply Economic concepts to explain real world situations.
  • equipping students with an ability to understand and interpret economic information presented in various forms.
  • equipping students with an ability to use basic tools for economic analysis.
  • equipping students with skills in analyzing simple economic problems.
  • equipping students with an ability to integrate various economic concepts contained in the syllabus.
  • equipping students’ with an ability to present ideas clearly, and in a well-reasoned manner, illustrating answers with simple diagrams.
  • helping students to achieve good academic results in HKDSE. 

Form 7:
The course aims at

  • developing the economic way of thinking and enhancing the abilities to make sense out of economic phenomena and to make effective decisions about economic issues.
  • developing candidates' analytic abilities to recognize the merits and limitations of economic theory, and emphasis should be given to their ability to apply their knowledge of economic analysis to practical problems.
  • helping students to achieve good academic results in HKALE.
  • cultivating students’ critical thinking skills and creativity.
  • applying Economic concepts to their daily life examples.
 
Member

Mr. Tsang FW

Ms. Chau YM

Ms. Ma WC

 
Implementation Plan

Tasks

Implementation

Intended Outcome

Success Criteria

Method of Evaluation

Objectives Concerned

Teacher-in-charge
A.    Devise enhancement and remedial program to develop students’ abilities and try to cultivate 

self-learning atmosphere among students. 

  • Students are divided into different groups according to their learning abilities, and then be arranged to attend enhancement or remedial class
  • Tailor-made materials are prepared for high achievers and low achievers
  • Reference book lists and exercise book lists are given to students

 
  • Low achievers make great improvement
  • Low achievers get confidence in the subject
  • High flyers develop an interest in studying the subject  
  • High flyers get C or above in public examination
  • 70% of low achievers pass the tests and examinations
  • Students can correctly answer 90% of questions in assignment
  • The average marks of high achievers is over 80
  • By observation
  • Marks in tests and examinations
  • Grades in HKDSE and HKALE

1,3,4,5,8

Chau YM

Ma WC

Tsang FW

Yu PC

Ko KB

 

B.   Organize visits, talks, co-curricular activities and competitions

  • Visits, talks and competitions are conducted
  • More co-curricular activities are held
  • Students are more motivated to study Economics
  • At least one co-curricular activities can be held in this year
  • By observation

 

3,4,6,8,9

Chau YM

Ma WC

Tsang FW

Yu PC

Ko KB

 

C.  Mutual lesson  observation
  • Teachers are encouraged to observe each other’s lesson
  • More peer observations are encouraged.

 
  • Teachers can share their teaching methodology and resources
  • The quality of teaching and learning can be enhanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  • Each member should be observed by others at least twice per one term.
  • ·         All lesson observation records should be well kept.
  • By observation
  • Lesson observation records

7

Chau YM

Ma WC

Tsang FW

Yu PC

Ko KB

 

D.   Evaluation of teaching effectiveness by students

 
  • Survey will be conducted twice a year.

 

 
  • The quality of teaching and learning can be enhanced
  • Students’ views on teaching and learning can be shared.

 

 

 

 

 
  • Survey can be conducted twice a year.
  • All the evaluation records should be kept well.
  • By observation
  • Student evaluation records

 

 

 

7,9

Chau YM

Ma WC

Tsang FW

Yu PC

Ko KB

 
 

 
Evaluation
 
 
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