Elder learning in Hong Kong: Policies, programmes, provisions, and issues

Elder learning in Hong Kong: Policies, programmes, provisions, and issues

• Tam, Maureen Dept. of International Education and Lifelong Learning, Hong Kong Institute of Education

Educational Gerontology, 38(2), 107-113, 2012

Routledge

2012

• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QG Adult, Lifelong & Continuing Education
    • QGD Elder Education
• R Educational Policy & Administration
  • RC Educational Planning & Decision Making Process, Educational Administration

Gerontology and Geriatrics Older People Lifelong Learning Aging Education Policy

• Hong Kong

• 1990-1997.6
• 1997.7 onwards

• Adult Education

This paper explores the notions of active ageing and elder learning in Hong Kong where a strategic approach to elderly education is applied by the government to encourage lifelong learning. The paper outlines the policy development and support for elder learning in Hong Kong in two distinct periods: pre-1997 and post-1997. The post-1997 period is marked by the retrocession to China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Elderly Commission to provide advice on policies and programs for meeting the challenges brought about by an ageing population. The pertinent needs for research are identified to review the effectiveness and adequacy of the policies and provisions for elder learning in Hong Kong. To determine whether such policies and provisions have achieved the desired outcomes, they must be subjected to rigorous evaluation. Only then can these policies and provisions claim to have achieved significant and important outcomes for Hong Kong.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 03601277

• 10.1080/03601277.2010.515899

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/7c77682a

2014-01-18