The Role of Sub-degree Programmes in Post-Secondary Education and New Challenges with the Introduction of the DSE Curriculum

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1 The Role of Sub-degree Programmes in Post-Secondary Education and New Challenges with the Introduction of the DSE Curriculum Prof. T M Wong College Principal HKU SPACE Community College

2 Two years curriculum in sub-degree programmes Specialism (40% AD; 60% HD) Broadening Languages and communication skill Numerical skills and IT

3 Enrolment of sub-degree programmes Source from: ipass website

4 Graduates from sub-degree programmes Source from: ipass website

5 Articulation of Sub-degree Graduates - JQRC Tracking Survey on 2005 & 2006 Cohorts ¾ AD (1,970) degree programmes ½ HD (709) degree programmes

6 HKU SPACE Community College Articulation to Universities

7 HKU SPACE Community College - Articulation to Universities

8 Performance of sub-degree graduates in HKU HKU Survey in 2006 Sub-degree graduates comparable to other groups of HKU students

9 Performance of Sub-degree graduates in PolyU by Prof. Peter Yuen of Poly U in Dec 2013 Student Group 2011 Av GPA 2010 Av GPA 2009 Av GPA 2008 Av GPA AD Graduates (after 1 year) PolyU Average

10 Survey on Opinions of Employers on Major Aspects of Performance of First Degree & Sub-degree Graduates in 2010 by the Consumer Search Hong Kong Limited

11 Satisfaction with the Overall Performance of Subdegree Graduates since 2000 Overall Performance 2000 Graduates 2003 Graduates 2006 Graduates 2010 Graduates % % % % Very Satisfied Quite Satisfied Average Quite Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied No Comment Total Source from: Survey on Opinions of Employers on Major ASPECTS OF Performance of Sub-degree Graduates in Year 2010 by Consumer Search Hong Kong Ltd.

12 Average Monthly Income Income Average Monthly Income from Main Employment*, by Education Level 不 同 教 育 水 平 之 平 均 月 薪 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 23,084 18,684 18,155 18,015 15,237 29,553 25,063 25,172 24,579 22,390 16,750 17,812 18,144 16,980 13,635 $10,000 $5,000 $ Matriculation Post-sec: Cert/Dip Post-sec: Sub-degree Post-sec: Edu & Nursing Post-sec: First Degree Source from: Economic Returns to Postsecondary Sub-degree Education Public Policy Research by Prof. Chung Yue Ping of Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

13 Earning Advantage Earning Advantage Earning Advantage* of Postsecondary Sub-degree Education in Hong Kong 香 港 中 學 後 非 學 位 教 育 之 收 入 優 勢 100% 98% 93% 92% 80% 60% 78% 68% 58% 60% 79% 77% 62% 49% 48% 40% 38% 33% 24% 20% 0% 0% 0% 0% S5 or below (ref. pt.) Matriculation Post-sec: Cert/Dip Post-sec: Sub-degree Post-sec: Edu & Nursing Post-sec: First Degree Source from: Economic Returns to Postsecondary Sub-degree Education Public Policy Research by Prof. Chung Yue Ping of Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

14 Unemployment Rate Unemployment Rate Unemployment Rate of Graduates, by Education Level 不 同 教 育 水 平 之 失 業 率 6% 5.9% 4% 2% 4.0% 3.4% 3.5% 3.5% 3.1% 2.6% 2.5% 2.5% 2.1% 1.4% 4.4% 4.2% 3.4% 2.5% 0% Matriculation Post-sec: Cert/Dip Post-sec: Sub-degree Post-sec: Edu & Nursing Post-sec: First Degree Source from: Economic Returns to Postsecondary Sub-degree Education Public Policy Research by Prof. Chung Yue Ping of Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

15 The sub-degree programmes are value added 1. Two years of education elevate the education level of the society 2. Prepare for joining work force 3. Prepare for further education - a 2nd chance of Univ. education

16 A study on comparison between AL and DSE students in HKU SPACE

17 Average Semester GPAs and English Course Grade Points for HKAL and HKDSE Graduates at HKU SPACE CC and HPCC GPA English course grade points Semester 1 Semester 2 GE III EAPP I HKU SPACE CC HKAL graduates HKDSE graduates Difference (HKAL - HKDSE) HPCC HKAL graduates HKDSE graduates Difference (HKAL HKDSE)

18 Yearly GPAs of HKAL and HKDSE Graduates HKU SPACE CC and HPCC Yearly GPA HKAL graduates HKDSE graduates Number Percentage Number Percentage HKU SPACE CC Over % % >2.7 to % % 1.7 to % % Under % % Total % % HPCC Over % % >2.7 to % % 1.7 to % % Under % % Total % %

19 A comparison between AL and DSE students feedback of some teachers 1. Arising from younger age AL more matured with a clearer goal more independent more ready to ask questions perform better express themselves better have a stronger background particularly in science subjects DSE

20 A comparison between AL and DSE students by some teachers 2. Arising from different curricula AL DSE - Better oral presentation skill - Weaker logical thinking / reasoning - Wider gap with the Univ. level

21 Minor adjustments

22 Adjustments Related to younger age and immaturity 1. Curriculum review 2. Lower the level initially 3. Slow down the speed of teaching initially to allow adjustment 4. More attention initially 5. Longer adaptation

23 Adjustments Related to curriculum 1. Strengthen training in logical thinking/reasoning 2. Moderate reduction in oral presentation 3. Revision of the sub-degree curriculum?

24 Problem in sub-degree education Failure mentality a major problem Education of public and parents on the importance / role of sub-degree programmes in post-secondary education Counselling of students

25 Thank you