Conference Papers

The motive forces behind the changes in Hong Kong's mathematics curriculum

Title:
The motive forces behind the changes in Hong Kong's mathematics curriculum
Authors:
- Yeung, Kim Wai Thomas The Hong Kong Institute of Education
- Leung, King Shun The Hong Kong Institute of Education
Year Published:
2000
Conference:
International Conference on Teacher Education 1999: Teaching effectiveness and teacher development in the new century (2000: The Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong, China)
Education Categories:
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GC Mathematics & Statistics
    - GCA Teaching Objectives, Curriculum & Evaluation
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
This paper aims to unveil the reasons behind the changes in HK's Mathematics Curriculum in the last two decades. It attempts to find out what actually initiated new Mathematics Syllabuses in HK. Besides literature search on relevant documents, archives and government printings, personal interviews of renowned mathematics educators were also conducted. Seven major motive forces were identified. Their social, economical, political settings and their implications on mathematics education were also discussed.
[Copyright © 2000 The Hong Kong Institute of Education.]
Note:
Proceedings of International Conference on Teacher Education 1999: Teaching effectiveness and teacher development in the new century
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Conference Papers
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/c9b83bfa
Entry Date:
2015-07-14