Civic education is described as a sort of subject political education before 1985. Citizenship education in post-1997 Hong Kong: Civic education or nationalistic education? (Master's thesis, Lingnan University, Hong Kong). By continuing you agree to the use of cookies. Despite the fact that civic education has quite a long history in Hong Kong, it is criticized that it has never been successfully implemented. Harvard. Even if Civic education guidelines in Hong Kong 1985-2012 : striving for normative stability in turbulent social and political contexts. Perkembangan civic education di Hong Kong, dalam penelitian Lam Ting Kwai (2004: 10-15 ), terdapat beberapa aspek dominan. Moral, Civic and National Education Moral, Civic and National Education is an essential element of whole-person education which aims at fostering students' positive values and attitudes through the learning and teaching of various Key Learning Areas/subjects and the provision of relevant learning experiences. Abstract This article argues that the development of civic education in Hong Kong can be divided into three phases chronologically: (1) before 1984: “depoliticization” by the state and the school; (2) 1984‐1997: “politicization” of the intended curriculum; and (3) 1997 onwards: “re‐depoliticization” of civic education and official confirmation of nationalistic education. This is unfavourable to the development This has been particularly true since 2011, when CE has been given many names, causing confusion among educators. We use in-depth research and dialogue to inform policy and engage stakeholders on addressing environmental and development challenges in Hong Kong. Lee, W. O. Vol. In: Theory and Research in Social Education, Vol. The dynamic of how civic education is framed during turbulent periods is illuminated through analysis of three Hong Kong official civic education curriculum guidelines (1985, 1996, 2012). POLITICAL EDUCATION AND CIVIC EDUCATIONHE BRITISH PERSPECTIVE AND THE HONG KONG PERSPECTIVE LEE SIU-MING Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong Abstracthe decolonisation of Hong Kong takes … In: Theory and Research in Social Education, Vol. Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL). Dive into the research topics of 'A study of the development of civic education in Hong Kong: The social and political perspectives'. This article reports and discusses the development of the literature on research, policy and practice of civic education in Hong Kong. Our research covers four areas that make up a liveable city: environmental, economic, social, and governance. Civic education seems an indispensable element for the citizens in most of the nations. / Chong, Eric King Man; Sant, Edda ; Davies, Ian. Powered by Pure, Scopus & Elsevier Fingerprint Engine™ © 2021 Elsevier B.V. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article. Citizenship education was given as the relationship between Hong Kong citizens and the government, their rights and responsibilities. In Hong Kong, CME exists as a cross curriculum theme at the primary level and is included in school subjects such as Life and Society at the junior secondary level and in … Hong Kong: Comparative Education Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong/Melbourne: Australian Council for Educational Research. Civic Education Exhibition to be held at Hong Kong Book Fair ***** The following is issued on behalf of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education: Members of the public are invited to visit the Civic Education Exhibition 2014 to be held at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2014 (Booth 3B … The civic education policy of Hong Kong underwent continuous changes during political transition. 48, No. Kevin Yeung Yun-hung, Hong Kong’s secretary of education, called for the question to be expunged from the exam, unmarked. 2, 02.04.2020, p. 285-306. 48, No. This includes emphasis on moral development, civic service and physical fitness. Key words: Hong Kong civic education, review of civic education, development of civic education Introduction Civic education in schools in Hong Kong has been marked by two distinct features. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article Provides an overview of civics, citizenship, and political education and an historical background on the changing role of civic education. The following organizations and programs have been well-documented, and offer a … Moral and Civic Education (MCE) has been an overall goal of Hong Kong’s education system since 2001, while Moral and National Education (MNE) was proposed as a new subject in an effort to introduce a patriotic agenda in 2011. This article starts with a brief critical review of the development of school civic education in Hong Kong to set the context. This article addresses the research question, ‘why is an independent subject not In order to have clearer understanding and interpretation of this issues, the paper A number of studies have analyzed the Hong Kong-China national unification from the political, legal, economic, socio-cultural perspectives. Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EPL), Department of Science and Environmental Studies (SES), Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding. (CMK) In order to be sure your child gets a spot in the school of your preference you … Education Categories: P Social Context of Education. / Chong, Eric King Man; Sant, Edda ; Davies, Ian. A year will also be added to the Senior level of secondary school by 2012. The UN rights chief on Wednesday voiced deep concern over arrests of activists in Hong Kong, warning that a tough new security law was having a “chilling effect” on basic freedoms. It is argued that unless these misunderstandings are addressed, and appropriate remedial actions are taken, the effectiveness of Hong Kong school civic education will remain doubtful. 2, 02.04.2020, p. 285-306. Lee, W. O. A number of studies have analyzed the Hong Kong-China national unification from the political, legal, economic, socio-cultural perspectives. Japan did only harm to China, Mr Yeung thundered. Aspek dominan ini mewarnai civic education itu sendiri. This study investigates citizenship education policy under the “One Country, Two Systems” model in Hong Kong. King Man Eric CHONG, Wai Wa Timothy YUEN, Yan Wing LEUNG, Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review. On 22 June 2015, few days after the historic legislative vote over the 2015 Hong Kong electoral reform, Ronny Tong announced that he would quit the Civic party that he co-founded, adding that he noted the line the Civic Party had taken since the end of 2009 had deviated from its founding values. This set of unofficial Guidelines proposes that Hong Kong’s civic education has to be reconstructed both in conceptual, curricular and pedagogical terms accordingly. The dynamic of how civic education is framed during turbulent periods is illuminated through analysis of three Hong Kong official civic education curriculum guidelines (1985, 1996, 2012). Citizenship education in post-1997 Hong Kong : civic education or nationalistic education? HONG KONG CIVIC EDUCATION POLICY FROM 1984 TO 2014666 The 30 years of history of policy initiation and implementation reveal the governmental intention which is hegemonic, ideological and nationalist, sometimes, rational or irrational. In 2019, we held an 8-week civic education program for local residents in Berlin who are concerned about the anti-extradition bill protests in Hong Kong. consider that civic education is best accomplished through extra-curricular activities and not as a subject that demands discrete time slots in the timetable. 4. pp. The school year in international schools usually starts in August. In this paper, It was because the policy makers intended to implement their soul engineering projects at different context. Internationally there have been serious efforts to identify effective modes of delivering civic education for preparing youth for the future challenges of citizenship. This article argues for reconstructing Hong Kong’s civic education in the post-national education era, and puts forward some rethinking on conceptual, curricular and pedagogical matters. Reviewing civic education of Hong Kong from a historical development perspective, this article explains that civic education has for long been used a tool of governance by the political regimes. Reviewing civic education of Hong Kong from a historical development perspective, this article explains that civic education has for long been used a tool of governance by the political regimes. Copyright © 2000 The Hong Kong Institute of Education. Civic education in Hong Kong. civic education, emerging concerns in matters of civic education, international studies of civic education in which Hong Kong participated, and the way to improve the implementation of civic education in schools. Hong Kong Secondary Education In this article, we offer an introduction to Hong Kong’s New Senior Secondary (NSS) academic structure and curriculum, in addition to the new credentials and transcripts from the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), first issued in the fall of 2012. Proceedings of International Conference on Teacher Education 1999: Teaching effectiveness and teacher development in the new century. Moral and Civic Education (MCE) has been an overall goal of Hong Kong’s education system since 2001, while Moral and National Education (MNE) was proposed as a new subject in an effort to introduce a patriotic agenda in 2011. Some countries may refer to it as “Citizenship Education” or “National Education.” According to Branson and Quigley (1998), civic education in a democracy is education to encourage citizens to become actively involved in their … Various terms have been used to define civic education (CE) in Hong Kong since the colonial era. The article then examines from the cases of 25 societies whether a compulsory approach to and/or independent subject of civic education is … The Hong Kong education system offers a variety of international schools including both primary and secondary school options. Hong Kong Secondary Education In this article, we offer an introduction to Hong Kong’s New Senior Secondary (NSS) academic structure and curriculum, in addition to the new credentials and transcripts from the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), first issued in the fall of 2012. Civic education is considered as a way to nurture good citizens who work to develop the polity. PDF | On May 20, 2016, Kerry John Kennedy published HONG KONG’S CIVIC EDUCATION IN CHALLENGING TIMES | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate Probably, as some scholars have argued, the government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) often lacks visions in policy-making. It is also anticipated that the result of the study will bring some insights to the development of civic education as well as to the teacher education. Plans to adopt Chinese civic education into the Hong Kong public school curriculum have sparked protests among residents, who claim it amounts … Int. Guidelines are publicly available, officially sanctioned statements of purpose that have particular relevance for education professionals and are used around the world to characterize educational initiatives. Aspirations for democracy in the absence of a democracy: Civic education in Hong Kong before and after 1997. Civic Education for Combating Corruption: Lessons From Hong Kong and the US for Donor-Funded Programmes In Poor Countries Many of the groups focus on poverty alleviation, civic education, and multiple issue-based movements. It starts from the context of Hong Kong, where there have been repeated calls for the government to reform civic education, and compares this context with that of England, where citizenship education was made a statutory subject in 2002. This study investigates citizenship education policy under the “One Country, Two Systems” model in Hong Kong. Civic education is considered as a way to nurture good citizens who work to develop the polity. However, in real politics, education often mirrors instead of shaping the political development. Internationally there have been serious efforts to identify effective modes of delivering civic education for preparing youth for the future challenges of citizenship. This is followed by a discussion of the MNE controversy. Together they form a unique fingerprint. PC Society & Education; P Social Context of Education. Civic Education Exhibition to be held at Hong Kong Book Fair The following is issued on behalf of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education: Members of the public are invited to visit the Civic Education Exhibition 2019 to be held at the Hong Kong Book Fair 2019 (Booth 3B … Hong Kong’s education authorities should be enhancing training so teachers can deal with contentious issues rather than summarily disqualifying them for introducing those ideas in … This article looks at lessons from two well‐known models for civic education, one of which targets corruption specifically and one which targets wider civic values: the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption's (ICAC) community relations programme, and the US civic education, including programmes funded by USAID in other countries. First, though it is in principle an important part of education that students should receive, often it is not seriously implemented in schools. This set of unofficial Guidelines proposes that Hong Kong’s civic education has to be reconstructed both in conceptual, curricular and pedagogical terms accordingly. Authors: Lee, Wing On The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Year Published: 2001 . This article addresses the research question, ‘why is an independent subject not Only Hong Kong educators and parents should choose national education curriculum “For example, we can get students to compare different newspapers, … Humboldt University of Berlin, and University of Maryland-College Park. Dive into the research topics of 'Reconstructing Hong Kong’s civic education in the postnational education era: Rethinking about conceptual, curricular and pedagogical matters'. Shun Wing NG, Wai Lin Teresa CHAI-YIP, Yan Wing LEUNG, Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapters. The Controversies of Moral, Civic, and National Education in Hong Kong April 7, 2014 Civic education seems an indispensable element for the citizens in most of the nations. Book drops of the Hong Kong Public Libraries and those located at MTR Central, Kowloon Tong and Nam Cheong stations as well as the self-service library stations (at Island East Sports Centre Sitting-out Area, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and Tsuen Nam Road, Tai Wai) will continue to provide service. Hong Kong civic education, in particular in tertiary education, has been largely neglected. The Hong Kong Civic Association (Chinese: 香港公民協會) is one of the longest-existing political organisations in Hong Kong. Our Events. IEA Civic Education Study, 1999: Civic Knowledge and Engagement Among 14-Year-Olds in 23 European Countries, 2 Latin American Countries, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United States. This was true not only during the days of colonial rule but is also that after the reversion of sovereignty in 1997. CIVIC EDUCATION AND CRITICAL LITERACY IN ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING—THE STUDY OF HONG KONG EXTENSIVE READING SCHEME On Kei Lee The University of Sydney Email. Hopefully, this article will shed light on the development of civic education in societies that are facing similar challenges in the process of democratization and an upheaval of civic consciousness of the citizenry. EDB website provides education-related information, including pre-primary, primary, secondary, postsecondary education and etc, to the public. Copyright © 2015 Intellect Ltd Article. Some countries may refer to it as “Citizenship Education” or “National Education.” According to Branson and Quigley (1998), civic education in a democracy is education to encourage citizens to become actively involved in their own governance. Hopefully, this article will shed light on the development of civic education in societies that are facing similar challenges in the process of democratization and an upheaval of civic consciousness of the citizenry. J. Established in 1954 by a group of teachers, professionals and businessmen, the Civic Association was one of the two semi-political parties to participate in the Urban Council elections since the 1950s, alongside Reform Club of Hong Kong. Despite the fact that civic education has quite a long history in Hong Kong, it is criticized that it has never been successfully implemented. Hong Kong has multiple programs in place that promote Youth Civic Participation. It argues that both the Hong Kong and US … Together they form a unique fingerprint. o.lee@edfac.usyd.edu.au Abstract Moral and civic education is a key aim of the Hong Kong English language education curriculum. Aspirations for democracy in the absence of a democracy: Civic education in Hong Kong before and after 1997. Civic education in Hong Kong has never had the status of a school subject in Hong Kong – it has always been a cross-curriculum theme and it maintains that status currently . Examines the nature and role of civic education in the formal curriculum of schools in Hong Kong. Copyright © 2015 Intellect … HONG KONG CIVIC EDUCATION POLICY FROM 1984 TO 2014668 Moreover, it outlined the basic understanding of China. Powered by Pure, Scopus & Elsevier Fingerprint Engine™ © 2021 Elsevier B.V. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. 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