NET Scheme News 2025 Spring issue 48

16 NET Scheme News Issue 48 Implementing the DTS Treasured China unit at HKFYG Lee Shau Kee Primary School was an exciting journey, as it provided a whole new experience for both teachers and students this year. How Treasured China was Implemented: Treasured China was integrated into the school curriculum. The unit serves as an extended unit after students learn about various attractions in Hong Kong. All the materials provided by the NET Section are valuable resources, creating another pathway for students to explore and discover more about our country. Students immerse themselves in different activities such as enjoying the rhythmic ‘treasure-rich’ rap and video. They learn about China’s treasures through reading the core text and also acquire various information literacy skills in terms of locating, sorting and extracting relevant information from the website for their reports. All these activities contribute to valuable learning experiences that enhance students’ understanding of and appreciation for Chinese culture. Highlights of Treasured China: The various resources help cater to different learners’ needs. While some students prefer to watch videos to gather information, others make good use of photo captions or texts. The rich content of the Treasured China website allows students to explore and discover more extensively based on their individual abilities and interests. Some students are more curious and like to search for information beyond the Treasured China website. It is interesting to note that all four regions (North, South, East and West) are attractive to them. All students had different findings and observations in their reports, making the task very meaningful and varied. An amazing and unexpected outcome this year was the students’ active showcasing of their appreciation for Chinese treasures. We believe that, over time, the impact of the programme could be even greater. Enhancement of Teachers’ Professional Development: Students are not the only beneficiaries of the programme. Both the coordinator and the project teachers’ development were greatly enhanced in China’s Treasures for Everyone terms of skills, strategies and knowledge about the treasures in China! Careful lesson planning,flexible teaching strategies, effective allocation of work all played a role in the effective implementation of the unit. Teachers’ different talents and strengths were thoughtfully utilised in various areas. Since time is a key concern, demonstration of reading skills and discussing more challenging concepts effectively were crucial.This is why flipped learning was one of the strategies used. To deliver lessons more effectively and engagingly, a variety of activities were incorporated, such as rapping time, game time and selfie time with students’ favourite cuisines at the Chinese Culture Zone in our school. Moreover, learning beyond the classroom made the experience more fun and authentic. We made use of the interactive platform, Padlet and the Chinese Culture Zone to encourage more interaction and cultivate appreciation for our country. One of the project teachers, who is also a Young Maker teacher, used the school’s laser cutting machine to create wooden plaques featuring landmarks or signature images from different regions, such as the Great Wall in Beijing and the Giant Pandas in Chengdu. Students then wrote their personal insights into Chinese culture on these plaques, which were then displayed for further exchanges. I believe that all the hard work paid off; the teaching ideas and resources of the Treasured China unit were fruitful and we look forward to future implementation. Candy Lui,Vice Principal HKFYG Lee Shau Kee Primary School Treasured China