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Explaining Curriculum Change: Social Studies in Hong Kong.
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Morris, Paul; And Others – Comparative Education Review, 1997
Traces the emergence and tenuous survival of social studies as a school subject in Hong Kong, 1971-present. Begun by the colonial government for political socialization purposes, social studies was reoriented to prepare students for their future as Chinese citizens. However, adoption of social studies and how it is taught has varied widely in Hong…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Educational Trends