Mathematics education in Hong Kong under colonial rule

Mathematics education in Hong Kong under colonial rule

• Wong, Ngai Ying Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Tang, Kwok Chun Hong Kong Baptist University

British Society for the History of Mathematics. Bulletin, 27(2), 119-125, 2012

Taylor & Francis

2012

• G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  • GC Mathematics & Statistics
• P Social Context of Education
  • PA History of Hong Kong Education
    • PAA History of Hong Kong Education (Before 1945)
• P Social Context of Education
  • PA History of Hong Kong Education
    • PAB History of Hong Kong Education (1945-1997.6)

Colonialism Historical Treatment Primary Secondary Education Mathematics Education

• Hong Kong

• 1900-1941
• 1941-1945
• 1945-1949-1950s
• 1960s
• 1970s
• 1980s
• 1990-1997.6

• Primary Education
• Secondary Education

Mathematics education in Hong Kong went through various stages of development under the period of British colonial rule for more than a century. Though modern ideas from the West were influential, they were blended with Chinese tradition and local pragmatism, and a localized mathematics curriculum was then eventually consolidated. This was a result of a careful striking of balance between laissez-faire and direct control. Looking back on such historical developments, one may gain insights into the issues induced by the current trend of managerialism and performativity.
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• 17498430

• 10.1080/17498430.2012.628480

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2014-01-18