Do teachers need approval from the HKEAA when they choose SBA texts?
No. Teachers are free to choose any texts they find suitable for their students with reference to the text selection criteria provided. Teachers should exercise their professional judgement as they are the ones who know what kinds of texts are most appropriate for their students. As long as the content of the texts are rich enough for students to generate sufficient/meaningful oral output for assessment, it will be fine. The recommended list is provided for reference only.