Teachers' views of a new general education program in Hong Kong: A qualitative study

Teachers' views of a new general education program in Hong Kong: A qualitative study

• Shek, Daniel T. L. Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Yu, Lu Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Wu, Florence K. Y. Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Chai, Wen Y. Hong Kong Polytechnic University

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 29(1), 57-65, 2017

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

2017

• D Curriculum
  • DF Post-Secondary Education Programmes
• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QJ Educational Institutes, Colleges, Research Institutes, Various Universities

General Education Qualitative Evaluation Teacher Focus Group Undergraduate Education College Students Educational Programs Academic Achievement

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

Under the new education reform in Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has expanded its undergraduate education from 3 to 4 years since the 2012-2013 academic year. Along with the transition, the General University Requirements (GUR) has been developed as an integral part on general education of the new 4-year undergraduate curriculum of PolyU. The present study examined the implementation quality and effectiveness of the GUR in the 2012-2013 academic year based on focus group interviews with teachers. Twenty teachers who taught GUR subjects were interviewed for their perceptions and experiences about the GUR. Results revealed that the teachers generally had positive perceptions of the GUR in terms of its rationales, teaching and learning modes, and implementation quality. GUR subjects were also considered effective in helping students to develop in a holistic manner. The findings suggest that the first-year implementation of the GUR at PolyU was basically successful.

• English

Journal Articles

• 03340139

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/18188160

2017-10-09