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Asia-Pacific Forum on Science
Learning and Teaching, Volume 5, Issue 2, Article 5 (Aug., 2004) Isaac Pak Hoi TSE, Winston Kwok Kuen LEUNG and Shing Yi CHAN Science, Technology and Society - An authentic exploration on IR thermometers application in schools
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Aims of Science Education in Hong Kong
The school science curriculum was reviewed in early 2000s and a new "Key Learning Area Curriculum Guide (Primary 1 to Secondary 3): Science Education" was published (Curriculum Development Council, 2002) for implementation in schools of Hong Kong. School science education is to provide learning experiences through which students acquire scientific literacy, "to develop the necessary scientific knowledge and understanding, process skills, values and attitudes, for their personal development, for participating actively in a dynamically changing society, and for contributing towards a scientific and technological world". (p.19)
Aims of science education were set as to:
1. develop curiosity and interest in science;
2. develop the ability to inquire and solve problems;
3. acquire basic scientific knowledge and concepts for living in and contributing to a scientific and technological world;
4. recognize the usefulness and limitations of science and the interconnections between science, technology and society and to develop an attitude of responsible citizenship, including respect for the environment and commitment to the wise use of resources;
5. become familiar with the language of science and be equipped with the skills to communicate ideas in science-related contexts;
6. appreciate and understand the evolutionary nature of scientific knowledge;
7. attain personal growth through studying science; and
8. be prepared for further studies or enter careers in scientific and technological fields. (ibid. p.17-18)This forms the basis for further development of the Curriculum Guide for Senior Secondary science curriculum to be furnished in 2004.
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