Chapter II Curriculum Framework
2.5 Curriculum contents at different Key Stages
2.5.1 Key Stage One (a) Personal domain
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills
Examples of Related Values
and Attitudes
Appreciate oneself, accept one’s differences from others, enhance moral and national qualities by learning from Chinese virtues
Accept and appreciate one’s personal
characteristics (e.g. appearance, body size and shape, and ability); reflect on the meaning of personal appearance to oneself and others
Recognise the roles of different genders, learn to respect and protect one’s own body
Learn the Chinese traditional virtues of modesty and thrift, and abstain from bad traits such as arrogance and improvidence
Acquire the skills of self-reflection
Acquire the skills of self-care
Acquire the skills of refusal
Develop self-control of emotion and behaviour
Integrity
Accepting
Self-discipline
Respect for others
Responsibility
Distinguish right from wrong, uphold righteousness and preserve integrity
Treasure and persistently uphold the values of goodness in distinguishing right from wrong
Learn the importance of good virtues (e.g.
honesty, sincerity and courtesy) to oneself and others and learn to put them into practice
Learn to control one’s emotion and behaviour and avoid bad habits such as laziness, idleness and greediness
Develop the ability to distinguish right from wrong
Acquire the skills of self-reflection
Develop self-control of emotion and behaviour
Examples of extended learning contents
Lead a healthy lifestyle, learn to be cautious and self-disciplined with one’s study and life and develop good living habits
(b) Family domain
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills
Examples of Related Values
and Attitudes
Recognise the responsibilities as a son/daughter and a member of the
younger generation in fostering family harmony
Take on willingly the roles and responsibilities of a son/daughter and a member of the younger generation in a family, for
example, taking care of oneself, being receptive to parents’ and seniors’ advice, addressing parents and seniors properly, speaking to parents and seniors with courtesy and greeting parents when leaving or returning home
Practise in modern family life the notion of the five cardinal relationships in Chinese culture and traditional family values (e.g. filial piety and respect for ancestors), and understand how these notions contribute to family harmony
Cultivate the habits of self-care and respect for senior family members
Care for others
Responsibility
Filial piety
Solidarity
Services
Mutuality
Cultural heritage
Show love and concern for family members, and
establish and maintain harmonious
relationships
Realise the importance of communication and support among family members and put it into practice in daily life, e.g.
initiating to share joys and sorrows among family members, considering more often the positions and feelings of family members, being willing to share items with them, being
courteous to one another, showing concern for and taking care of family members in illnesses, helping siblings with their studies, encouraging family members with unsatisfactory academic performance, and consoling family members facing difficulties at work
Be able to communicate and get along with family members appropriately, show care for and support to family members
Examples of extended learning contents
Learn Chinese virtues through stories reflecting virtues of family ethics found in classical literature and modern society. Some examples are stories about parenting (e.g. Mencius’ Mother Moving House Three Times) and love and respect between siblings (e.g. Kong Rong’s Story of Sharing Pears)
(c) Social domain
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills
Examples of Related Values and Attitudes
Establish a loving and inviting campus and learn actively
Understand how to adapt to a new environment with an optimistic and positive attitude
Care about classmates, help one another and be willing to learn together
Learn how to deal with challenges in learning and actively find ways to overcome difficulties
Understand the importance of respect for teachers and seniors and put it into practice, e.g. following their advice, behaving properly and paying attention in class
Understand the spirit, principles and importance of school rules and be an obedient student, e.g. respecting one another and following rules when participating in group activities
Acquire the skills of cooperation
Learn the methods to overcome difficulties in studies
Develop respect for teachers and learn to follow school rules
Care for others
Respect for others
Commitment
Positive
Altruism
Broadmindedness
Law-abiding
Mutuality
Respect others and be able to
demonstrate
appropriate etiquette on different
occasions
Learn how to make new friends and build friendships, e.g.
treating others with an active, friendly and caring attitude
Learn to respect and treat individuals and different organisations fairly, regardless of sex, race, background, interest, habit, etc, as well as understand the appropriate etiquette for different occasions, e.g. showing respect to others when they are expressing opinions, and being
well-groomed and properly behaved in classroom and in line to show courtesy
Learn how to resolve conflicts between peers by, e.g.
showing mutual understanding, considering others’ feelings or interests, and learning to handle one’s own emotions
Acquire social skills of making new friends and building
friendships
Cultivate the habit to demonstrate the appropriate etiquette on different occasions
Handle conflicts between peers properly
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills
Examples of Related Values and Attitudes
Understand the
“Basic Law” and the spirit of "One
Country, Two Systems", respect the regional flag and regional emblem of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Establishment Day
Understand the principles of the “Basic Law” and the spirit of “One Country, Two Systems” and their importance to Hong Kong
Understand and respect the regional flag and regional emblem of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day to develop a sense of citizenship
Understand the “Basic Law” and the spirit of
“One Country, Two Systems”
Identify the
representations of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Examples of extended learning contents
Students can learn Chinese virtues through stories about ethics and virtues of friendship from classical literature and modern society.
Some examples are the story about friendship between Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi and the story about the friendship between Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya. They well illustrate the admirable virtues of friendship valued in Chinese culture
(d) National domain Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related
Skills
Examples of Related Values and Attitudes
Enhance the sense of belonging towards the country through understanding its landscape, natural resources and antiquities
Natural Resources (Love of the Motherland):
Understand the features of the country’s landscape, feel the richness and beauty of the vast territory and foster appreciation and gratitude towards it
Appreciate the natural beauty of the country through understanding the country’s geographical location
Develop an awareness of ethnic harmony through learning about the major cities and ethnic diversity of the country
Understand the connections between nature and cultural heritage, as well as the importance of a harmonious relationship between man and nature and develop an awareness of conservation through appreciating the major landmarks and natural resources of the country, e.g. the Five Great Mountains and the Three Great Rivers
Identify the locations of the major cities of China on the map
National identity
Broadmindedness
Enterprise
Appreciative
Patriotism
Sense of belonging
Plurality
Cultural heritage
Sustainable development
Learn about the country’s contemporary development, and develop a sense of self-reflection and national identity
Contemporary Development (Foundation and Outlook):
Understand different aspects of the country’s contemporary development, as well as its achievements, constraints, directions for improvement, etc.
Understand the country’s contemporary development, e.g.
construction of a transport system, development in aerospace technology and agricultural improvement, and its significance in improving people’s livelihood, as well as the difficulties faced by the country
Learn about and respect the representations of the country, including the date of the National Day and its significance; the design and meaning of the national flag and national emblem as
Identify the representations of the sovereignty of the country
Learn to sing the national anthem and the etiquette of raising the national flag and hanging the national emblem
Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related
Skills
Examples of Related Values and Attitudes well as the occasions and regulations regarding their use; the
etiquette of raising the national flag and hanging the national emblem; the meaning of the national anthem as well as the occasions it is played and related etiquette
Foster a sense of belonging towards one’s country, ancestral home and place of residence through tracing traditional Chinese customs and one’s/peers’ native and ancestral home
Humanities (Ethnics and Customs):
Learn about major family relationships and family history of one’s own or ethnic Chinese peers, as well as understand the location of ancestral home, features of local products and culture, and current development of the place in order to develop a sense of belonging and attachment towards one’s family, ancestral home and place of residence
Understand the customs of traditional festivals and their cultural meanings (e.g. Mid-Autumn Festival symbolising family reunion, Dragon Boat Festival praising the patriotism of Qu Yuan, and customs such as family visits during Chinese New Year reflecting harmony among people); thereby realising the characteristics and inheritance of Chinese culture from the festivals
Appreciate different local customs, respect the culture of ethnic minorities such as their architecture, clothing and accessories and living habits, and cultivate broadmindedness
Show the genealogical relationship among major family members in a chart
Identify the location of ancestral home on the map
Compare the traditional customs of different Chinese festivals
Identify the characteristics of ethnic groups
Realise the importance of continuation and inheritance through learning the
admirable qualities and virtues of
History (Continuation and Inheritance):
Understand that history continues from the past and extends to the future, and that innovations result from the evolvement and accumulation of past experiences
Study some historic events that illustrate the importance of continuation and inheritance, for example, the overland and maritime routes of the Silk Road being explored by people of
Understand the reasons why historic figures deserve admiration
Identify historic events
Learning
Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related
Skills
Examples of Related Values and Attitudes outstanding
personalities from various fields in the country
different ages before an order was gradually established for it to become a major route for travel and communication between the East and the West
Understand the virtues and contributions of historic figures from various fields (e.g. politics, science and technology, arts and culture, and academic studies) through their stories
Examples of extended learning contents
Natural Resources (Love of the Motherland): Study the development of different regions, landscapes, provinces, autonomous regions and cities from multiple perspectives by, for example, learning about the development of ancient cities from the famous North Song Dynasty drawing “Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival”; understanding the relationship between the Yellow River and people’s livelihood through the story “Great Yu Controls the Water”; appreciating the beauty of the scenery in northern Shaanxi Province as described in the modern song “Nanniwan”
Contemporary Development (Foundation and Outlook): Learn about the country’s current political leaders (e.g. the President and the Premier of the State Council), the efforts and contributions they have made and the difficulties and challenges they face
Humanities (Ethnics and Customs): Understand the value of festive customs from different dimensions, for instance, the inheritance and changes of festivals in modern society through food production (e.g. numerous types of modern moon cakes are produced for Mid-Autumn Festival but the value of cherishing family and relationships remains unchanged); the festive customs from literature (e.g.
“Double Ninth, Missing My Shandong Brothers” by Wang Wei from the Tang Dynasty describes the customs of planting cornel during Chung Yeung Festival to demonstrate familial love) and a comparison between Chinese and foreign festivals that are similar in nature (e.g. the customs of the Chinese Yu Lan Festival and the Western Halloween are compared to show that the former embodies care and love for the deceased)
History (Continuation and Inheritance): Study the course of development of historic cities such as Xi'an, Nanjing and Beijing, and understand how they have been developed to meet the needs of modern society so as to realise the characteristics of continuation and inheritance
(e) Global domain
Learning Objectives Examples of Learning Contents Examples of Related Skills
Examples of Related Values
and Attitudes
Get along with people of different cultures with sincerity,
open-mindedness and acceptance
Realise that despite interpersonal differences, people are interdependent and closely connected and acknowledge their identity as part of the world
Learn how to respect and accept people of different nationalities, thoughts and habits
Acquire the skills of getting along with people of
different cultures peacefully
Respect for others
Acceptance
Peace
Participatory
Sustainable development
Develop an awareness of sustainable
development, a sense of responsibility towards environmental
protection and an environmentally- friendly lifestyle
Acquire an initial understanding of the concept of
sustainable development and be willing to adopt a lifestyle and develop consumption habits, e.g. practising low carbon living and energy saving, that contribute to environmental protection
Develop the habit of environmental protection
Examples of extended learning contents
Appreciate cultures of different countries/regions, e.g. clothing and accessories, architecture, art, festivals, and accept the uniqueness of different cultures
2.5.2 Key Stage Two