Survey on the first batch of secondary computer studies students in Hong Kong

Survey on the first batch of secondary computer studies students in Hong Kong

• Moon, Y. S.
• Tung, D. S.

Hong Kong Science Teachers Journal, 12(2), 96-102, 1984

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Association for Science and Mathematics education

1984

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GD Science & Technology
• S School Environment & Facilities, Organization
  • SF Information Technology

Teaching and Learning Science Computer Studies

• Hong Kong

• 1980s

• Secondary Education

The authors point out in the paper that, based on the results of a two-year pilot scheme, the Director of Education announced that a new extended pilot scheme would begin in September. A whopping $9.4 million was set aside to equip 75 additional schools with microcomputer systems (to a total of 105). The shortage of qualified computer studies staff was reflected. BASIC programming was the most popular, but more than 40% of students were eager to learn the use of commercial package. Thus, it might be necessary to achieve a balance between the "using computer" and the "understanding computers".

• English

Journal Articles

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2010-09-28