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Peer reviewedMorris, 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
Peer reviewedMorris, Paul; Chan, K. K. – Comparative Education, 1997
Three case studies of changes in civics education, social studies, and liberal studies (emphasizing critical thinking about controversial issues) demonstrate that Hong Kong's political transition to Chinese sovereignty has significantly affected the intended curriculum but not the implemented curriculum, which has been strongly influenced by…
Descriptors: Civics, Consciousness Raising, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
