Learning to live together in polarized and pluralistic societies: Hong Kong teachers’ views of democratic values versus patriotic values

Learning to live together in polarized and pluralistic societies: Hong Kong teachers’ views of democratic values versus patriotic values

• Wong, Koon Lin The Education University of Hong Kong
• Lee, Chi Kin John The Education University of Hong Kong

Citizenship Teaching and Learning, 14(3), 307-330, 2019

Intellect Ltd.

2019

• M Teachers & Education for Teachers
  • MG Identities, Attitudes & Opinion of Educational Workers
• P Social Context of Education
  • PE Law & Education ; Politics & Education

Independent Thinking Participation National Identity Patriotism Good Citizens Polarized Societies Pluralistic Societies

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Unknown or Unspecified

Under 'One Country, Two Systems', 'good citizens' ‐ as supported by pro-democratic positions ‐ and 'good citizens' ‐ as promoted by the Chinese government ‐ are seemingly in contradiction with each another based on their values and ideologies in Hong Kong. The competing values of citizenship are demonstrated by deep divisions within Hong Kong society, with pro-democratic groups advocating democratic values and initiating societal transformation, and their pro-establishment counterparts highlighting patriotic values and sustaining the status quo. From an educational perspective, teachers take on an essential role in the implementation of education policies designed to cultivate students who are 'good citizens'. This research employed a mixed-methods approach to examine Hong Kong teachers' perceptions of 'good citizens' based on their affinity with democratic and patriotic values. The findings indicated that rather than conflicting, patriotic values tended to be complementary to democratic values. Moreover, critical patriotic citizens with multiple identities who participate rationally and constructively in social and political activities might be more likely to facilitate democratic development in Hong Kong. These findings have implications for policy-makers responsible for the citizenship education and preparation of future citizens living within polarized and pluralistic societies, and they highlight the value of learning to live together in a complex world. Copyright © 2019 Intellect Ltd Article.

• English

Journal Articles

• 17511917

• 10.1386/ctl_00012_1

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/82cbe2f0

2020-05-18