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The Hong Kong government has sought since 2007 to introduce "national education" courses to strengthen "national identity awareness" and nurture patriotism towards China. The programme has drawn public opposition in recent years, with many in Hong Kong seeing it as a brainwashing attempt by the Chinese Communist Party to suppress dissent.
The city’s status as a regional education hub can only be reinforced by its latest private institution as it seeks to address a skills shortage.
Even without having to amend local legislation, the city seems to be heading in the right direction to align with the central government’s planned national education law.
Diploma of Secondary Education candidates in Hong Kong will, for the fourth year running, face Covid rules that can only increase the pressure on them.
Revised code of conduct in wake of 2019 protests do provide clarity for educators, whose concerns should be fairly addressed.
- Chief Secretary Eric Chan says authorities and schools can use film culture, mega sports events and exchanges such as visits to aerospace facilities to carry out national education
- ‘Patriotism is not about rote memorisation,’ Chan adds while rejecting calls for enacting local legislation on national education
Course, to be offered to middle and senior-level government workers, part of broader ‘mindset building’ push.
Patriotic education will help Hongkongers understand nation’s history, culture, achievements and governance, says Starry Lee.
Authorities published new teaching materials for use in primary and secondary school English classes in run up to National Security Education Day earlier this week.
New subject curriculum replaces controversial liberal studies and focuses on national security as well as China’s development.
‘We want the new generation to really appreciate our Chinese culture, our Chinese history and also the contemporary developments of our country,’ city leader says.
Schools that cannot attract enough pupils should consider merging, not insist on survival, education minister Christine Choi says.
NGOs now scored on efforts to support official policies, such as events promoting national education, in change to Social Welfare Department funding allocation system.
Chairman of university council says centre has been set up as an important platform to proactively promote national education.
‘Singing a little soft’, Education Bureau’s annual report says of national anthem in schools, but praises ‘solemn’ behaviour of most at flag-raising ceremonies.
Readers discuss the importance of seeing both sides for conflict resolution, striking a balance between development and wildlife protection, investors’ expectations, and the optimal temperature in MTR train cabins.
Readers discuss the downsides to the Octopus card’s wild success, poor attendance at a World Cup qualifying match, and a fun way to teach Chinese history.
Education minister Christine Choi says authorities considering proposal to assess pupils using quizzes or by having them draw pictures in new humanities course.
Choy Sai-hung, an architect of new humanities curriculum, says only about 10 per cent of course dedicated to national security and development of Communist Party.
Education official says new humanities course will teach ‘sense of country, affection for the Chinese people, and a sense of national identity’.
Education chief Christine Choi says no need to establish key performance indicators to measure success of patriotic education
Education secretary Christine Choi rejects suggestions changes to curriculum for primary schools introduces national education as separate subject.
Public broadcaster RTHK also required to expand channel coverage to relay more programmes from state media China Media Group.
Chief Executive John Lee will announce establishment of new coordination unit to promote patriotic education when he delivers policy address, source says.
One pupil on mandatory mainland trip says visit brought her closer to country and emphasised influence of national development on her daily life.
Teachers to visit mainland China to foster mainstream values of ‘loving the country and Hong Kong’, says Secretary for Education Christine Choi.
Bill not expected to be added to Annex III of Basic Law, according to Starry Lee, who is attending NPC Standing Committee session in Beijing.
Chinese news reports say measures for Hong Kong would promote ‘recognition of Chinese culture and consciousness to safeguard national unity’.
Professor Stephen Cheung says increased immigration ‘almost the only way’ to deal with population decline and falling birth rates.
