Journal Articles

Centralization versus decentralization in curriculum development: Contrasting patterns in Hong Kong and Macau

Title:
Centralization versus decentralization in curriculum development: Contrasting patterns in Hong Kong and Macau
Authors:
- Bray, M.
Source:
New Horizons: The Journal of Education, Hong Kong Teachers' Association, 33, 15-23, 1992
City Published:
Hong Kong
Publisher:
Hong Kong Teachers' Association
Year Published:
1992
Education Categories:
- P Social Context of Education
  - PB Comparative Education
- D Curriculum
  - DB Development & Evaluation
Keywords:
Curriculum Development Centralization Decentralization Macau
Region:
- Hong Kong
- Macau
Period:
- 1990-1997.6
Level:
- Secondary Education
Abstract:
The author points out that Hong Kong and Macau share some commonalties: they are geographically close, and share a common cultural heritage; both of them have scheduled for reintegration with the People's Republic of China. In contrast, the author underscores, the education system of Hong Kong is in most aspects centralized, while in Macau is decentralized. The author then tries to account for the differences and in turn comments on the implications with a focus on patterns of curriculum development for secondary schools.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 16831381
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/154cc471
Entry Date:
2010-09-28