| Language Policy |
In the majority of classes, English is the medium of instruction for most of the subjects. We have a strong tradition of using English in most school functions. To enhance students' English, a wide range of activities, like Reading Buddies, Debating Competition etc., are held throughout the year. Putonghua is also emphasized. |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies |
1. An academic-oriented curriculum: Our emphasis is on building a solid foundation in both languages, Mathematics, social sciences, sciences and practical subjects. Other generic skills are also developed through the extended curriculum;<br>2. Language across curriculum: A school-based Language-Across-Curriculum course has been developed, together with rich reading materials and subject-based strategies, to strengthen students' ability to learn other subjects in English;<br>3. Development of thinking skills: The use of graphic organizers in learning is emphasized in all subjects. Interactive learning and development of high-order thinking skills are emphasized in classroom teaching;<br>4. Assessment for learning: Every subject makes use of assessment data and students' feedback to raise the effectiveness of learning and teaching;<br>5. Development of self-directed learning skills: Self-directed learning is enhanced through requiring students to do pre-lesson preparation and complete online learning tasks;<br>6. Reflection in learning: Students are guided to set learning goals and to do regular reflection for improvement;<br>7. Reading Programme: 2 periods per cycle in F.1 and 1 period in F.2 and F.3 are allocated as Reading Period(s) and there is a reading award scheme for the junior forms. Content area reading in different subjects is promoted in order to widen and consolidate students' subject knowledge and language skills;<br>8. BYOD: Fully Implemented in F.1-6 since 2022-2023. E-learning strategies are employed to enhance interactive learning and students’ engagement both in and outside the classroom. |
| School-based curriculum |
1. Electives: 2X. In senior forms, thirteen elective subjects are offered, alongside the Mathematics Extended Parts Modules 1 & 2. All students are eligible for taking 3 elective subjects.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: School-based curriculums are developed extensively in junior forms, covering Language-Across-Curriculum, Chinese Language, English Language, Project Learning, etc. |
| Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity |
In some levels and subjects, students are streamed according to their academic abilities. Remedial classes for English and Mathematics are provided after school. Top and gifted students are selected into the Talent Pool where they get special training to further develop their talents in various aspects. In classroom teaching, student-centered approaches are used to raise learning motivation and effectiveness. E-learning is extensively adopted as a means to cater for different learning needs. |
| Approach to Integrated Education |
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education<br>All teachers cater for students' special educational needs under the support of SEN coordinator, the SEN Support Teachers, the school social workers and the Education Psychologist.<br>Various group activities and individual counseling were organized for SEN students - speech therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, career planning, executive function training, social group, animal-assisted therapy and remedial class.<br>The school provides Summary of Support for SEN student’s parents.<br>2023-24 participation in EDB “AIM Project for ASD” and Jockey Club ”Diversity at School Project” (Learning Support) to cater for students' special educational needs.<br> |
| Education Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students |
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| Home-School Co-operation |
A parent is elected in the PTA annual general meeting to be a member of the Incorporated Management Committee of the school. The PTA committee helps to implement school policies and collect opinions from parents for the improvement of the school. Besides, parent volunteers help to invigilate examinations and other school activities, such as school open days. The PTA will organize picnics, parent-teacher tea gatherings, parents learning groups, parent-child activities (like parent-child coding workshop), volunteer services and other family programs. The Church also helps the school run the Parent Fellowship and courses for parents. These functions do enhance the communications between parents and teachers, parents and parents and even parents and students. |
| School Ethos |
We offer pastoral care to our students aiming at promoting positive value and self-discipline among students to develop them into global citizens. Class teachers and assistant class teachers, supported by the school social worker, and the educational psychologist, provide pastoral care through regular class-teacher periods, form assemblies, school assemblies, talks and extra-curricular activities in school. |
| School Development Plan |
The following slogan summarizes the College’s mission: “We are here to nurture Modest, Caring and Knowledgeable Leaders of the New era.” To achieve this goal, we have the following emphases:<br>1) Enhancing Teaching and Learning: Our major concerns for 2022-2025 seek to build learning communities, promote a positive and growth-oriented culture and cater for diversified learning aspirations.<br>2) Consolidating Life Education: To further develop life education in both the formal and hidden curriculum on the foundations built in the previous years. There is one theme for each level, and carried out in various ways: incorporation into the subject curriculum, F.1-3 class teacher periods, talks, visits, camps, trips, developmental groups and social service.<br>3) Promoting Christian Spirit and Culture: To spread the Gospel and build stronger teacher and student fellowships; to work closer with the Church to nurture whole-person growth of our students.<br>4) OLE Award Scheme for all students and “One Sport One Art” for F.1-3: The Schemes encourage students to gain other learning experiences for all-rounded development.<br>5) English-rich Environment: English is used extensively in classrooms, assemblies, MCTV broadcasts and school activities.<br>6) Language-across-Curriculum: We shall go on to explore various strategies to help pupils from CMI primary schools to adapt to EMI.<br>7) Exposure and Global Vision: We admit exchange students from overseas. We organize excursions to different countries, and have scholarships to send our outstanding students for exchange overseas.<br>8) STEM will be developed across several subjects in junior forms.<br>9) E-learning will increasingly be practised. BYOD is implemented in all levels, i.e. F.1-6. |
| Teacher Professional Training and Development |
The College encourages teachers to take courses to enhance their knowledge and skills. Peer learning and collaboration is emphasized and facilitated through co-planning sessions, peer lesson observations and post-lesson conferences. Our teachers also eagerly share within and outside the school to enlarge the repertoire of teaching strategies and hence enhance teaching effectiveness. |
| Life-wide Learning |
We strongly encourage students to participate in activities both within and outside the school. The College boasts a democratic tradition as the Methodist College Student Union was the first elected student cabinet by one man one vote. Our form associations, which are also elected by students and rotates around 5 colours: red, yellow, orange, green and blue, demonstrate how the torch is passed onto the juniors by their seniors from generation to generation. In 2022-2023, a new vertical house system was introduced to further strengthen the connections of all levels in the school. Besides, we offer more than 50 different student bodies in the form of clubs, societies, organizations and school teams such as choir, orchestra, rock band, debating teams and sports teams for students to take part. There is also a wide range of training courses including musical instruments, foreign languages, art and design, archery etc. held over the weekend. Music and leadership training activities are the foci of development in recent years to give students a rich & vibrant school life. Our students perform well in interschool competitions and win numerous prizes in debating, speech, music, sports, art etc. The Mathematics teaching video "RHS" (side-angle-side) produced by our MCTV was widely circulated on the internet and won wide acclaim. For details, please refer to our website - www.mckln.edu.hk. |
