Chapter II Curriculum Framework
2.5 Curriculum content of different Key Stages
2.5.3 Key Stage Three (a) Personal domain
2.5.3 Key Stage Three
Examples of extended learning content
Reflect on the values other than money and compare them with human dignity, explore how to enhance self-esteem and protect it from being hurt through enhancing personal quality
Understand the physical and mental health conditions, working and resting times, abilities to manage time and money, check if there is any tendency to be indulged; cultivate the attitude of self-reflection and self-discipline in daily life, and uphold these attitudes all the time even when being alone
Understand the damage brought by undesirable information, e.g. distorted values and addiction, review and reject undesirable information with an open yet critical attitude
Discuss the common marketing strategies adopted by the media to mislead the consumers, pay attention to objective evidence to decide what is believable and develop a prudent consumption pattern
(b) Family domain
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and Attitudes
Actively share responsibilities to take care of senior and junior family members
Understand the importance of actively share responsibilities in family and cooperation with family members as well as practise it in the family
Practise the Chinese virtues of filial piety and taking care of junior family members by taking care of senior and junior family members in daily life
Be able to take care of basic needs of senior and junior family members including their living and health
Be able to face family changes and challenges with
Be able to seek advice from family members when encountering difficulties and setbacks
Learn about the ways of dealing with family changes and adversities
Sense of responsibility
Commitment
Filial piety
Solidarity
Mutuality
Perseverance
Trust
Tolerance
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and Attitudes perseverance and
optimism Understand the ways of dealing with family changes and adversities, e.g. know how to reduce the burden on family members when facing financial difficulties
Be able to resolve the conflicts with family members with a caring and considerate attitude
Get to know family support services and actively seek help to solve problems with a rational attitude
Be able to resolve conflicts with family members
Learn about the channels available for family support services
Positive
Optimistic
Examples of extended learning content
Explore the wisdom in the Chinese family motto, select appropriate materials (e.g. family rules, clan rules and poems/stories for children) for discussion and apply the wisdom in daily life
(c) Social domain
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and Attitudes
Recognise the importance of the
“Basic Law” to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, and
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, be aware of the law and law-abiding; be able to strike a
Understand the main principles of the “Basic Law”
and its importance to Hong Kong
Exercise rights and perform
Respect for others
Sense of responsibility
Equality
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and Attitudes respect the essence of
“Rule of Law” and
“Human Rights”
balance between the rights and obligations obligations properly under different circumstances and through different ways
Learn to deal with peer pressure and resist
having any
inappropriate behaviour
Learn the skills of dealing with peer pressure
Learn to affirm and express oneself appropriately
Know the priority of sticking to principles over peer recognition, e.g. do not commit any inappropriate behaviour like smoking and gambling even when under peer pressure
Know the skills of self-affirmation,
self-expression and not committing inappropriate behaviour
Discuss varied social issues in a rational and reasonable manner and show concern for the well-being of Hong Kong
Understand the varied ways of community participation (e.g.
District Council, street associations and community organisations) to develop a positive attitude towards participation in community activities
Know how to care about the issues in their community and be willing to make improvement
Learn how to develop the awareness of social issues in Hong Kong and know the ways to care about the long-term well-being of Hong Kong, hold a sense of belonging and responsibility towards the 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 of performing civic obligations with a positive and rational attitude
Law-abiding
Perseverance
Integrity
Forgiveness
Commitment
Care for others
Altruism
Services
Mutuality
Examples of extended learning content
Understand the importance of listening and empathy as well as the basic skills; develop the abilities of putting themselves in other people’s
shoes, understanding other people’s thoughts and feelings and responding to others so as to enhance interpersonal relationship and communication skills
Develop positive attitudes towards dating relationship and sex, learn to develop healthy dating relationships and know how to deal with issues related to sex with positive values and attitudes
Understand their own expectations for further studies and employment, work towards the goals and make preparation for further studies and employment
Learn Chinese virtues from the stories that show respect for teachers in traditional literature and modern society so as to develop the proper attitudes towards teachers and express gratitude to them
(d) National domain
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and Attitudes
Understand the country’s
achievements and efforts made in natural resources conservation, and care about the way forward of the country’s sustainable development
Understand the country’s achievements and efforts made in natural resources conservation in accordance with the features of different regions as well as the developments of green industries and environmental industries
Understand the developments of renewable and non-renewable energy (e.g. wind power, solar power, hydro-electric power and nuclear power), explore its challenges and opportunities as well as the impacts on the environment and ecology so as to consider the development of energy and sustainable environmental development from different perspectives
Consider the balance between industrial
development and
environmental conservation from different perspectives
Identify the views of different groups on environmental conservation nowadays and establish their own standpoint
Participatory
Patriotism
Rationality
Solidarity
Broadmindedness
Sense of belonging
Appreciative
Culture heritage
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and Attitudes
Understand pollution control measures such as sewage and waste disposal, energy conservation and carbon reduction measures, reflect on their own responsibilities for environmental protection through understanding the country’s pollution control measures
Explore the
relationship between the constitution of the country and its important
government
organisations and the Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region, and enhance understanding of the concepts of the state and “One Country, Two Systems”
Appreciate the contemporary national development based on Chinese cultural tradition with emphasis on peace and integration as well as seeking common ground while allowing differences
Understand the implementation of the Constitution and the functions of important government agencies (e.g. the State Council, the National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)) and their relationship with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region so as to enhance understanding of the concepts of the state and “One Country, Two Systems”
Understand political organisations such as the National People’s Congress and CPPCC with members coming from different regions and sectors that facilitate acceptance of different opinions and reflect the cooperative political culture
Be able to explain the structure and functions of important agencies of the Central and regional governments with charts
Understand the relationship between the Central government and the Special Administrative Regions under “One Country, Two Systems”
Understand the relationship between local identity and national identity
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and Attitudes
Understand the opportunities and challenges facing the country through rendering concern for its important developments and plans
Discuss the impacts of important contemporary national plans on social development, understand the process from formulation of concepts, planning and to implementation as well as the opportunities and challenges encountered
Understand the important contemporary national plans such as reform and opening up, the Twelfth Five-Year Plan as well as the impacts on the livelihood of the community so as to understand the opportunities and challenges facing the country nowadays
Understand the important development philosophy and projects in various areas including education (e.g. the University Town), environmental protection (e.g. green and low carbon life), transport (e.g. the four vertical and four horizontal transport networks) and technology (e.g. satellite technology) to show concern about the contemporary achievements and development of the country
Collect and select information to explain the major state policies and the current development projects
Learn to appreciate the Chinese culture and understand the interest and essence
Understand that literature and art were originated from life, appreciate the interest and essence embedded therein to enhance national qualities
Appreciate the rich meanings and touching sentiments in
Identify the types, works and authors of important literatures and art
Appreciate literature and art
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and Attitudes embedded therein to
enhance national qualities
Understand the development of the country from a historical perspective and commit to taking
up one’s
responsibilities for the country
literature, such as poems that carry deep sentimental meanings in short sentences and classic novels that carry living images and attractive plot, and understand the interest embedded therein through looking at the Chinese literature
Appreciate the uniqueness and greatness of art and craft to enhance interest in life and experience the heritage of Chinese culture. Take architecture as an example, the decorations of roof ridge imply expectations and the design of buildings reflects human relationships. Another example is Chinese opera that centres around singing, speech delivering, acting and acrobatic fighting and blends with other skills of art such as mask make-up, costume design, music and rhythm, etc.
Understand the diverse and integrated features of historical development and the coexistence of various cultures to appreciate the concept of seeking common ground while allowing differences
Select and study certain historical events that show the spirits of diversity and integration, e.g. the coexistence of various schools and theories during the Spring and Autumn Periods, and the Warring States Period
Select certain outstanding historical figures who show the
Collect information from various sources, identify certain important historical events and understand the meanings of these events
Collect information from various sources, identify certain outstanding historical figures and understand why they win our admiration
Make good use of various
ways to enhance
understanding of the country
Share with others learning
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and Attitudes spirits of diversity and integration from various fields such as
politics, military, science and technology, arts and culture and academic studies, and explore their qualities and contributions
Reflect on their responsibilities as nationals with broadminded and rational attitudes
outcomes of national education and experiences in appropriate ways
Examples of extended learning content
Select a specific topic and compare the situations in different regions, provinces or autonomous regions and cities, e.g. compare the geographical environment of coastal and inland areas, compare the products from different provinces or autonomous regions, and compare population growth of different cities, so as to understand the elegance and magnificence of the landscape and the abundance of resources
Explore the basic principles of the country’s diplomatic development such as safeguarding sovereignty, safeguarding world peace, respecting peaceful coexistence, developing new international political and economic order, to show concern about the achievements and developments of the country in the area of foreign affairs, to further understand the features of broadmindedness and acceptance in the contemporary diplomatic policy of the country
Understand the features and contributions of Chinese characters as a carrier of the Chinese culture, e.g. some ethnic minorities in China and neighboring countries borrowed the Chinese characters for their use, which shows the contributions of Chinese characters to the developments of different civilisations
Understand the diverse and integrated features of historical development from the geographical perspective. For example, compare the territory of China in different eras and discuss the changes shown such as shift of the political or economic focus and ethnic migration and fusion so as to understand the historical development from diversification to integration. Besides, cities that are known for Chinese and foreign cultural exchanges, such as Xi’an and Dunhuang, the major cities along the overland Silk Road, or Quanzhou and Guangzhou, the
hubs of Maritime Silk Road, can be chosen to understand the features of diverse cultures in the development of history
(e) Global domain Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and
Attitudes
Broaden horizons of the world, understand the interplay between the development of Hong Kong, the country and the world
Understand the interplay between global environmental problems, poverty, resource contention and other issues and their impacts on Hong Kong, China and the world; find a mutually beneficial solution for joint development from a global perspective.
Think about the relationship between global issues and individuals; be willing to contribute to environmental protection by changing lifestyles;
care for the disadvantaged; promote social justice and equality through social participation
Respect different cultures and their
peoples, and
Understand that every ethnic and culture have their unique features and values in the global family; be willing to get along with people from different cultural backgrounds with an open-minded and tolerant attitude for seeking common ground to
List the topics and concerns faced by the world and suggest action plans that help solve the problems for individual issues; compare the different ways to solve problems and identify the key factors that affect the decision
Understand the situation of uneven distribution of resources throughout the world and the responsibilities of developed countries for assisting developing countries
Promote the messages of obligations of world-citizenship such as environmental protection, poverty relief, donation, rescue, care for the disadvantaged
Respect cultural differences and be able to get along with people from different cultural backgrounds peacefully
Human rights
Plurality
Mutually beneficial
Sustainable development
Environmental protection
Upholding social justice and peace
Promotion of global
sustainable development
Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Content Examples of Related Skills Values and
Attitudes embody the
spirit of inclusion
promote the peaceful and joint development of all parts of the world
Examples of extended learning content
Investigate the uneven distribution of global resources (e.g. the uneven distribution of water resources or food) and the resulting shortage of these resources in poor countries, collect data relating to the crisis of one of the above shortage; show concern about the crisis faced by the poor and think about their own responsibilities in respect of the use of resources and care for the disadvantaged
2.5.4 Key Stage Four