Hong Kong students to learn about Chinese science feats in subject revamp plan
Draft of updated junior secondary subject aims to help students ‘recognise’ country’s contributions to science, space exploration
Junior secondary school students in Hong Kong will have to learn about mainland China’s achievements in science under a proposed revamp of the subject.
The Education Bureau on Tuesday published a consultation draft of the science curriculum framework for Form One to Three, following up on the city leader’s pledge to update the subject in his policy address in October.
The bureau said one of the aims of the revamp was to help students “recognise the contributions and major achievements made by our country in scientific development”.
“It also enhances the content of scientific inquiry and cross-disciplinary learning, including applications of artificial intelligence, engineering practices and data processing, facilitating students’ understanding of scientific and technological developments in the contemporary world and in the country,” it said.
The updated curriculum, once confirmed, will be applied from the 2027-28 academic year and schools can start pilot implementation in 2025-26.
The bureau said the subject would cover 13 topics. Authorities will add a new study unit called “Earth and Space”.
Under this new unit, students will be required to learn about the major achievements in China’s space exploration initiatives, such as the Tiangong Space Station.
