Key Stage Three

Examples of extended learning contents

 Understand one’s physical and mental health conditions, work and rest routine and abilities to manage time and money, and check if there are any signs of indulgence; develop the attitude of self-reflection and self-discipline as well as a healthy lifestyle, and uphold these attitudes all the time even when being alone

 Analyse various information from the media and identify the undesirable messages from it, e.g. the harmful effects brought about by violence, pornography, discrimination or materialism; distinguish right from wrong and refrain from accessing undesirable information by exercising discernment

(b) Family domain

Learning

Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills

Examples of Related Values and

Attitudes

 Actively share responsibilities for taking care of senior and junior family members

 Realise the importance of actively sharing housework and cooperating with family members and put it into practice

 Practise the Chinese virtues of filial piety and care for the young by taking care of senior and junior family members in daily life

 Be able to tend to the health and daily needs of senior and junior family members

 Care for others

 Commitment

 Filial piety

 Perseverance

 Trust

 Optimistic

 Mutuality

 Face family changes and challenges with perseverance and optimism

 Learn to seek advice from family members when encountering difficulties and setbacks

 Face family changes and adversities (e.g.

sickness/unemployment/retirement/death/financial difficulties of family members, and parents’ divorce) and learn to be positive when dealing with them

 Be able to resolve the conflicts with family members with a caring and understanding attitude; understand that peaceful and rational discussions can be conducted when members are of different opinions

 Learn to adopt a rational attitude in solving problems by getting to know the family support services provided by the community

 Learn about the ways of dealing with family changes and

adversities

 Be able to resolve conflicts with family members

 Learn about the channels available for family support services

Examples of extended learning contents

 Explore the wisdom in the Chinese family motto, select appropriate materials (e.g. family rules, clan rules, letters to family, and poems or stories with morals for children) for discussion and apply the wisdom in family life

(c) Social domain

Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills

Examples of Related Values

and Attitudes

 Discuss various social issues in a rational and practical manner and show concern for the long-term betterment of Hong Kong

 Recognise various ways of community participation (e.g.

District Council, Kaifong Welfare Associations and community organisations) to cultivate a positive attitude towards participation in community activities

 Show concern for issues in the community and be willing to make improvements

 Learn the ways to develop the awareness of local issues and care about the long-term benefit of Hong Kong, have a sense of belonging and responsibility towards society, and recognise one’s identity as a citizen

 Learn about various ways of social participation

 Care about the social issues in Hong Kong through various channels

 Learn about the ways to perform civic obligations with a positive and rational attitude

 Responsibility

 Commitment

 Justice

 Rule of law

 Law-abiding

 Perseverance

 Broadmindedn ess

 Rationality

 Services

 Learn to cope with peer pressure and refrain from any inappropriate behaviour

 Learn to be firm in one’s stand and cope with peer pressure

 Learn to affirm and express oneself appropriately, e.g.

politely express one’s position and uphold moral principles

 Know the priority of adhering to principles over peer recognition, such as refraining from any inappropriate behaviour (e.g. smoking, gambling and promiscuity) even under peer pressure

 Acquire the skills of

self-affirmation, self-expression and learn to refrain from

inappropriate behaviour

Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills

Examples of Related Values

and Attitudes

 Understand the importance of the

“Basic Law” in maintaining the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, thereby recognising the essence of “Rule of Law” and “Human Rights” as foundation for the development of Hong Kong

 Understand the main principles of the “Basic Law” and its importance to Hong Kong

 Understand the rights and obligations of nationals, safeguard the peace of the living environment, maintain public safety and order, understand and abide by the law;

be able to strike a balance between rights and obligations

 Understand the main principles of the “Basic Law” and its importance to Hong Kong

 Exercise rights and perform obligations properly through various means under different circumstances

Examples of extended learning contents

 Understand the importance of listening to and empathising with others and learn the related skills; develop the abilities of putting oneself in others’ positions, understanding others’ thoughts and feelings and giving responses so as to enhance interpersonal relationship and communication skills

 Develop healthy and responsible attitudes towards love and sex, and learn to handle the issues related to love and sex rationally

 Learn Chinese virtues from stories that depict respect for teachers in classical literature and modern society to cultivate the proper attitudes towards teachers and express gratitude to them

(d) National domain

Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills

Examples of Related Values and

Attitudes

 Understand the country’s efforts and achievements made in natural resources conservation, reflect on the constraints and challenges involved, and show concern for the way forward for the country’s sustainable development

Natural Resources (Conservation and Innovation):

 Understand the country’s efforts and achievements made in natural resources conservation and the development of

environmental industries based on the geographical features of different regions

 Understand the development of renewable and non-renewable energy such as wind power, solar power, hydro-electric power and nuclear power, and reflect on the constraints and challenges involved as well as the impact on the ecology so as to explore the issues of energy development and sustainable development from multiple perspectives

 Understand pollution control measures such as sewage and waste disposal, energy conservation and carbon reduction measures, and reflect on the limitations and challenges involved as well as individuals’ responsibilities for environmental protection

 Consider the balance between industrial development and environmental conservation from multiple perspectives

 Identify the views of different groups on environmental conservation and establish one’s own standpoint

 National identity

 Rationality

 Justice

 Equality

 Democracy

 Rule of law

 Human rights

 Participatory

 Patriotism

 Broadmindedness

 Sense of belonging

 Appreciative

 Cultural heritage

 Sustainable development

 Show concern for the relationship between the

Mainland and Hong Kong, realise the constraints in the country’s

development and its directions for

Contemporary Development (Planning and Implementation):

 Understand the implementation of the Constitution and the functions of important government organisations (e.g. the National People’s Congress, the State Council, the Central Military Commission, the Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference

(CPPCC), and their relationships with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region so as to enhance understanding of the

 Be able to explain the structure and

functions of important government

organisations of the country using charts

 Understand the relationship between the Central

Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills

Examples of Related Values and

Attitudes improvement

through

understanding the Constitution of the country, the

functions of important government organisations and the country’s key projects

concepts of the state and “One Country, Two Systems”

 Understand the important contemporary national plans such as reform and opening up and recent plans on economic and social development in order to understand their impact on the

development of society, the difficulties and inadequacies involved as well as the opportunities and challenges facing the country

 Understand the important development philosophy and projects in various areas including education, environmental protection, transport and technology, the problems involved and the tackling strategies to show concern for the contemporary development of the country

Government and the Special

Administrative Regions under “One Country, Two Systems”

 Explore important national plans rationally and critically

 Learn to appreciate Chinese literature and art, and understand the charm and spirit embedded therein to enhance national qualities

Humanities (Literature and Art):

 Understand that literature and art originate from life, and appreciate the charm and spirit embedded therein to enhance national qualities

 Appreciate the rich meanings and sentiments expressed in literature such as poems and classic novels and understand the interest embedded therein

 Appreciate different art forms such as Chinese calligraphy, architecture, music, paintings and landscape designs for a sense of the beauty of Chinese culture

 Identify the genres of literature and art

 Appreciate literature and art

 Understand from a historical

perspective the development of the

History (Diversity and Integration):

 Understand the features of multiculturalism and appreciate the spirit of seeking common ground while allowing differences

 Study selected historic events that demonstrate diversity and

 Collect information to learn about historic events

 Collect information to

Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills

Examples of Related Values and

Attitudes country and the

features of multiculturalism, learn about the present with reference to past experience, and be committed to taking on one’s

responsibilities as a citizen of the country

integration, e.g. the coexistence of various schools and theories during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period

 Explore the qualities and contributions of selected historic figures from various fields (e.g. politics, science and technology, arts and culture, and academic studies) who demonstrated diversity and integration

understand why historic figures win people’s admiration

Examples of extended learning contents

 Natural Resources (Conservation and Innovation): Select a specific topic and make comparisons of different regions, provinces or autonomous regions and cities, e.g. the geographical environment of coastal and inland areas, the products from different provinces or autonomous regions, the population growth in different cities; show concern for the country’s development in the conservation of natural resources and reflect on the constraints and challenges involved

 Contemporary Development (Planning and Implementation): Explore the basic principles of the country’s diplomatic development such as safeguarding sovereignty, maintaining world peace, respecting peaceful relationships among nations, and establishing new order for international politics and economy, show concern for the achievements and development of the country in the area of foreign affairs, and realise the difficulties and inadequacies involved, as well as identify possible directions for improvement

 Humanities (Literature and Art): Understand the features and contributions of Chinese characters, e.g. the roles they play in the development of different civilisations as exemplified in the use of Chinese characters in some ethnic minorities in China and neighbouring regions

 History (Diversity and Integration): Understand the diverse and integrated features of historical development from the geographical perspective, e.g. comparing the territory of China in different eras and discussing the changes over time such as shift of the political or economic focus and ethnic migration and fusion. Besides, cities where Chinese and western cultural exchange took place, such as Xi’an and Dunhuang, the major cities along the overland Silk Road, or Quanzhou and Guangzhou and the hubs of the maritime Silk Road can serve as examples of multiculturalism in the country’s historical development.

(e) Global domain

Learning

Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related

Skills

Examples of Related Values

and Attitudes

 Broaden horizons of the world, understand the interplay between the development of Hong Kong, the country and the world

 Understand global problems, e.g. poverty, resources competition and other issues, as well as their impact on Hong Kong, China and the world; find mutually beneficial solutions for joint development from a global perspective

 Think about the relationship between global issues and the individual and be willing to contribute, e.g. protecting the

environment by changing one’s lifestyle, showing concern for the disadvantaged and promoting peace

 List the topics and concerns faced by the world and suggest action plans that help solve the problems

 Respect for others

 Peace

 Justice

 Open-minded

 Broadmindedness

 Plurality

 Mutuality

 Betterment of humankind

 Respect the uniqueness of different races and cultures, and embody the spirit of inclusion

 Understand the unique features and values of different races and cultures; be willing to get along with people from different cultural backgrounds with an open-minded attitude

 Respect cultural differences and be able to get along with people from different cultural backgrounds harmoniously

Examples of extended learning contents

 In view of the uneven distribution of water resources and food, think about one’s own responsibilities in the use of resources

2.5.4 Key Stage Four

在文檔中 Moral and National Education (頁 53-63)