Chapter II Curriculum Framework
2.5 Curriculum content of different Key Stages
2.5.2 Key Stage Two (a) Personal domain
2.5.2 Key Stage Two
active manner
Understand one’s ability through reflecting on and learning from failures and improve thereafter
Avoid being egocentric and learn to appreciate and adopt the right behaviour in the process of becoming independent
Reflect on what they have and what they want to have in their life , the phenomenon about people’s never-ending materialistic desire and the limited resources (including life) and the effect of materialism has on life
(b) Family domain Learning
objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and
Attitudes
Show concern for the feelings and needs of family
members and be willing to shoulder the responsibilities as a member of the family
Understand the important role of family in Chinese culture, and the roles and responsibilities of family members, e.g.
sharing of housework and being supportive to each other
Learn to show concern to each other and reinforce communication within the family to contribute to family harmony
Identify the roles and responsibilities of family members
Grasp the ways of maintaining family harmony
Respectfully and whole- heartedly take
Learn how to concern for the elders to maintain good communication, e.g. proper use of language with courtesy and respect their opinions
Show concern for the elders in proper ways
Learn to deal with family conflicts
Sense of responsibility
Commitment
Care for others
Filial piety
Trust
Solidarity
Mutuality
Respect for others
Appreciative
Learning
objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and
Attitudes care of the
senior family members
Understand the causes of conflict and acquire the effective ways of dealing with contention and conflicts, e.g. express views calmly, analyse the situation objectively and discuss possible solutions
Examples of extended learning content
By different means, learn the venues(e.g. ancestral and study halls) or activities (e.g. worship customs, festivals and ceremonies) related to kinships and families to understand the importance of family relationships in Chinese culture
(c) Social domain
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills
Values and Attitudes
Be willing to take on responsibilities as a student through proactively serving schoolmates and the school, thus showing a sense of belonging to the
Understand the roles and responsibilities of students, and the meanings of taking initiatives to serve their school and schoolmates, e.g. cleaning the classrooms and the school, cherishing school properties, and maintaining environmental hygiene of the school
Learn how to face frustration in the course of learning and improve learning effectiveness, e.g. learning to reflect on past
Set practical learning objectives
Grasp skills of self-reflection and solving learning difficulties
Sense of responsibility
Commitment
Services
Mutuality
Respect for others
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills
Values and Attitudes school, and establishing
good teacher-student relationships
experiences, and willing to learn and ask questions
Understand how to establish a good teacher-student relationship, e.g. being aware of the proper etiquette and attitude in classroom and paying respect and showing gratitude to teachers
Speak cautiously, exert self-discipline and get along with others in a rational and respectful manner
Learn to get along with peers and develop friendship, e.g. being polite, treating others with sincerity, care and friendliness, showing respect for friends and people’s feelings, and being considerate
Develop interpersonal skills
Understand the “Basic Law” and the essence of
“One Country, Two Systems”, and respect the emblems of Hong Kong such as the regional flag, regional emblem, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment
Understand the principles of “Basic Law” and the essence of
“One Country, Two Systems” and their importance to Hong Kong
Understand and respect the regional flag and regional emblem of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day to enhance recognition of Hong Kong citizens’ identity
Understand the “Basic Law” and the essence of “One Country, Two Systems”
Identify the emblems of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Care for others
Forgiveness
National Identity
Law-abiding
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills
Values and Attitudes Day
Examples of extended learning content
Understand the structure and functions of the HKSAR Government, including the composition and function of major departments as well as the roles of Chief Executive, the Executive Council, the Legislative Council and regional organisations
Take initiatives to learn civil rights and responsibilities, show concern about social issues in Hong Kong, e.g. showing respect for the law, realising the importance of fairness, observing public order and making comments on social policies
Learn cultures of different races in Hong Kong, appreciate and accept the plurality of Hong Kong community, e.g. religion, race, language, ideology, culture and living habits
(d) National domain Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of
Related Skills
Values and Attitudes
Develop an awareness and concern
towards the nature and environment conservation through caring about changes in climate, use of natural resources and environment conservation in the country
Develop an awareness and concern towards nature and environment conservation through understanding the climate, natural resources and environmental ecology in the country and showing an appreciation for the diversified resources of the country
Develop an understanding of the climate, e.g. temperature distribution, the condition of different thermal belts, variation in precipitation in different seasons and locations, and monsoon system activities and the affected areas
Develop an understanding of land resources, e.g. treasuring land resources through understanding the situation of the agricultural land and the availability of land
Develop an understanding of water resources and marine resources, e.g. treasuring resources through understanding the distribution of water resources and aquatic resources
Develop an understanding of the abundant animal resources of the country, including rare species, and the relationship between animal resources and environment/ecology and develop love and care for animals
Develop an understanding of the tourism resources, including well-known natural tourist spots and attractions, so as to enhance the awareness of ecological protection
Identify the types,
distribution and usage of important national natural
resources of the country
Understand how different natural
resources and human
activities can shape the characteristics of a region
Appreciative
Tolerance
Sense of belonging
Patriotism
Rationality
Solidarity
Cultural heritage
Participatory
Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of
Related Skills
Values and Attitudes
• Acknowledge the close relationships in the
development between our country and Hong Kong, and care about our
counterparts, reflecting that we are of the same family
Learn about the cooperation between our country and Hong Kong in joint constructions and improvements, and understand the close relationship that we are of the same family and the joint efforts for prosperity
Understand the current cooperation projects developed between the country and Hong Kong such as:
- infrastructure, e.g. energy, water supply, transportation and communications - economy and livelihood, e.g. finance, trade, logistics and tourism
- education and culture, e.g. training, exchanges, film and media
Understand the important role and contributions of Hong Kong in the current development of the country (e.g. Hong Kong's geographical advantage and international connections) as well as the connection between the mainland and the world, and understand the bond between the two places
Pay attention to the current issues of the country and be able to show concern for our counterparts on the motherland through appropriate channels
Collect and select the information to study the current
cooperation projects
developed by the country
and Hong
Kong
Understand the
relationship between our country and Hong Kong, and learn about the opportunities and challenges
Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of
Related Skills
Values and Attitudes created in
future development between our country and Hong Kong
Trace the development of the Chinese race,
understand, respect and appreciate the cultures of ethnic
minorities, and foster an open attitude to promote
national unity
Trace the development of the Chinese race, appreciate the cultures of different regions and foster an open attitude
Realise the long history of Chinese through understanding the development of the Chinese race and the distribution of different races
Understand the cultures of ethnic minorities, e.g. architecture, clothing, arts and customs to realise their distinct ethnicity and to foster an open attitude as well as the virtue of seeking common ground while allowing differences
Identify the cultural
difference between the ethnic
minorities and the Han
Understand that different ethnic groups have their own customs, habits and traditions
Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of
Related Skills
Values and Attitudes
Develop study plans to collect information about the cultural
features of ethnics
minorities
Capture the essence of the Chinese
culture, practise virtues such as love, filial piety, integrity and thrift
Capture the wisdom in classics, develop virtues and elegance, and put them into practice in daily life
To develop virtues by capturing the wisdom in materials such as the 24 solar terms, stories and Chinese proverbs, for example:
- the 24 solar terms, e.g. keeping body temperature carefully when “light snow”
and “heavy snow” come, which also reminds us of coping with adversity with perseverance, lives begin anew in “the beginning of spring” and “spring shower”, which encourage people to seize their opportunities
- Stories, e.g. “Nuwa created human beings” that shows care and love, “Shennong Tasting Herbs” that advocates real practice and some stories in “The Twenty-four Filial Exemplars” 《二十四孝》 that promotes filial piety
- Proverbs, e.g. virtues of love, filial piety, integrity and thrift from “Three
Identify the traditional virtues and wisdom in Chinese
culture as shown in solar terms,
proverbs and stories
Demonstrate Chinese
Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of
Related Skills
Values and Attitudes Character Classic” 《三字經》, “Standards for Students” 《弟子規》and “Wisdom
in Chinese Proverbs” 《增廣賢文》
Understand what virtues in Chinese culture mean in modern society and practise the virtues in different aspects, e.g. family life, school life and friendship
virtues and applying them in daily life
Be aware of current issues and news.
Show concern and participate in relief activities organised by various
organisations for disasters
on the
mainland
Acquire a better understanding of the situations of the country
Understand that historical development evolves continuously and its sequence through exploration. Learn about the country and broaden horizons in different ways
Learn the important periods in Chinese history and appreciate the long and profound history and culture
Grasp the knowledge of the important periods in
Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of
Related Skills
Values and Attitudes
from a
historical perspective and broaden
horizons to affirm national identity
Select and study historical events that reflect the process from exploration to establishment of orders, for example:
- Voyages of Zheng He's in the Ming Dynasty to navigate and explore have achieved progress in the development of foreign affairs, trades and cultural dissemination, etc.
- Reform suggestions proposed in the late Qing Dynasty and the 1911 Revolution that set the new order for the country and became the pioneer of social reform
Identify the outstanding historical figures who demonstrated spirits of exploring and establishing orders from various fields such as politics, military, technology, culture, art and academic studies and learn their admirable qualities and contributions through stories
Learn the important inventions in Chinese history such as compass, paper, printing and gunpowder, which contribute to the progress of world civilisation through continuous exploration and modification so as to enhance national pride
Actively participate in learning experiences to understand our country in various ways such as reading materials, participating in competitions, participating in exchange programmes on the mainland, service learning experiences to broaden horizons, and to be ready to share with others their learning experiences of national education
Chinese history
Collect information from various sources to identify certain outstanding historical figures and understand the reasons for winning our admiration
Collect information from various sources to identify important
Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of
Related Skills
Values and Attitudes historical
events and understand the meanings of these events
Make good use of various sources to broaden the knowledge about the country
Share with others the learning outcomes and experiences of national education in appropriate ways
Examples of extended learning content
Further understand the condition of the country's natural resources, including vegetation resources such as different types of vegetation, cultivated plants and crops, as well as mineral resources such as precious metals, nonferrous metals, coal and rare earth and study the relationship between the vegetation and mineral resources and the environmental ecology
Understand the crucial role the country is playing in the current development of Hong Kong, e.g. the opportunities for sustainable development of Hong Kong brought by the potential of and the demand for services in the mainland’s market
Learn the traditional toys and entertainment for children such as kites, spinning tops, windmills, tangram, etc. together with the study of Chinese ethnics and customs as well as virtues and teaching, and appreciate the long history of the Chinese
Starting from a neighboring region, study the connection of historical figures, events and venues in Guangdong with Hong Kong to deepen the understanding that Guangdong and Hong Kong are of the same family
(e) Global domain
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and Attitudes
Get to know the issues of global concern so as to gain a global perspective and embody the
spirit of
humanitarianism
Acknowledge and support core values of the age such as equality, respect, democracy, freedom, rule of law and human rights, and
develop an
awareness of
world-citizenship.
Promote integration of these values with the Chinese culture
Get to know the issues of global concern and their impacts, and understand that active communications and cooperation are the best way to promote peaceful development of the world to promote the awareness that human beings should be united and should help each other and seek common development
Learn the spirit behind international cooperation to address common issues of concern, e.g.
mutual benefit, the phenomenon that human beings are born equal and are born with basic rights, and to learn to live harmoniously with others with universal values
Understand that universal values are compatible with Chinese culture, e.g. the concept of “love for others” is complementary to the concept of love for one another in traditional Chinese culture
List the types or examples of issues of global concern
Identify major international cooperative organisations with brief descriptions of their characteristics and contributions
Identify universal values and list the universal values that are compatible with Chinese culture
Human rights
Freedom
Rule of law
Democracy
Plurality
Mutually beneficial
Responsibility for cultural
conservation and inheritance
Commitments to solidarity, mutuality and harmony of human beings
Examples of extended learning content
Carry out a case study for the disasters in a specific country/region (e.g. the Great East Japan Earthquake, the tsunami in South East Asia, and the Chile Mine disaster), study how contributions are made to the rescue through international cooperation and communications with a view to facilitating the betterment of human kind
2.5.3 Key Stage Three