Journal Articles

Science education for all: An analysis of the issue in the Hong Kong context

Title:
Science education for all: An analysis of the issue in the Hong Kong context
Authors:
- Tao, P. K.
Source:
Education Journal, 14(1), 72-78, 1986
City Published:
Hong Kong
Publisher:
Hong Kong Institute of Educational Research
Year Published:
1986
Education Categories:
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GD Science & Technology
Keywords:
Curriculum Development Science Education
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1980s
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
This article first states that the common school curriculum in Hong Kong caters to the academically gifted. Then, it advocates a broad and balanced science curriculum, differentiated to a range of abilities and aptitudes, to be followed by all students throughout their five years of secondary schooling. Finally, it presents four purposes for science education and describes curriculum revisions needed to achieve these purposes in the local context.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 10251936
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/ae3f316e
Entry Date:
2010-09-29