Self-directed Learning Curriculum

Objectives

The school-based MASTER programme which integrates the elements of STEM aims to develop students’ ownership over the learning process and take responsibility of their own work. Students learn to self-manage and monitor by setting their own learning goals, observing and evaluating their progress. They assess their learning needs throughout the learning process by understanding what resources and materials are required to achieve the learning objectives.

 

Strategies (S), Thinking Skills (T), Attitude (A) and Research (R) are embedded in the MASTER programme which promotes self-directed learning in order to develop students as life-long learners by strengthening their ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills. Thinking strategies and research skills are taught to guide students to explore more on the stimulating research topics and thus provide them an opportunity for application.

M – Maker (創客)

A – Aesthetics (美學)

S – Strategy (策略)

T – Thinking (思考)

E – Exploration (探索)

R – Research (研習)   

Implementation

Different MASTER activities conducted within school hours at each level are related to the annual theme of the school, the elements of STEM and self-directed learning. 

 

With the teachers’ guidance, students in small groups research on a variety of topics by deploying critical thinking skills to explore possibilities and problem-solving skills to examine the feasibility of each alternative. The programme enables students to develop curiosity and interest in the natural world and technological world as well as understand the impact of science and technology on the society, and to be committed to contributing to the nation and the world as ‘Makers’. Students of all levels are engaged in the presentations to share their learning outcomes by the end of the school year.