To pursue and equip students with geographical knowledge and skills with an emphasis on effective resource management pertinent to sustainable development of human race.
To develop comprehensive mindset with the enrichment of geographical sense;
To recognize and understand the arrangement of phenomena and features on Earth as well as the inter-relationship and interaction among people, places and environments from spatial and ecological perspectives;
To develop geographical skills and basic competencies for further studies and life situations;
To apply geographical knowledge and skills acquired for the betterment of individuals, the society, the nation and the world;
To arouse a sense of environmental conservation;
To enhance students’ awareness of global issues so as to prepare them for becoming global citizens to face the increasing global challenges;
To provide better bridge for the NSS LS curriculum.
Implementation Plan
Effective Teaching and Learning
Implementation
Proper expectation placed on students
Tight control over assignment quality and assessment outcome
Meaningful feedback given, especially for essay writing
More I.T. resources to demonstrate geological features
Constructive feedback in students’ assignment to provoke their thinking for improvement and encourage them to respond to teachers’ feedback
Implementation of using GIS software (e.g. ArcView GIS, Google Map)
Achieve better NSS result
Implementation
Focus on ethical values in subject (i.e. environmental conservation)
Map reading skills at junior levels
More exposure to the outside world by joining activities outside school
Proper training in communication skills, especially presentation skills and writing skills
More useful references and practice books available in class library
Students’ interest in the subject and current issues is cultivated through news discussion and sharing
More chances to take part in external activities and competitions
More effective field trip
EMI policy
Implementation
Strict use of English as MOI
Use of English during fieldtrip
Students are encouraged to use English when conducting interview
Spending time on helping students learn subject-specific words
When students face difficulties in understanding English, teachers should use simpler words or sentences to explain
When students use Cantonese to ask questions, teachers should request them to ask again in English
