Education and Innovation

  Youth I.D.E.A.S. 67 Education Effectively Supporting SEN Secondary Students with e-Learning   Publication Executive Summary Report PowerPoint (Chinese only) Full Report (Chinese only) Press Release (Chinese only)   Photos

  Youth I.D.E.A.S. 63 Education Preparing for the Changes in the Senior Secondary Curriculum 29 August, 2021   In April 2021, the Education Bureau (EDB) officially announced changes in the senior secondary curriculum at Secondary 4 level from the beginning of the 2021/22 school year[1]. The changes in curriculum and examination formats affect four core senior secondary subjects: Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and Liberal Studies, now called Citizenship and Social Development (CSD). The policy aims of “Optimising the Four Senior Secondary Core Subjects” are to create time for students and cater for learner diversity.   According to the EDB, […]

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 59 Education Supporting Teachers in Facing Educational Challenges 19 April, 2021     Due to advancements in technology and social development, modes of teaching and learning have entered a new era. According to “Back to the Future of Education – Four OECD Scenarios for Schooling”, a report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)[1] in 2020, learning is no longer limited to the school environment. School can act as a learning hub, connecting with the community by making use of the development of advanced technology (such as artificial intelligence) to deliver more diversified modes of […]

  Youth I.D.E.A.S. 55 Education Enriching Students’ Internship Experiences in the Next Normal 30 November, 2020     Internships are important for university students to gain work experience and develop their skills before transitioning from education to the workplace. During an internship, a student can learn workplace culture and gain insights about their future career planning. Universities also recognise the importance of internships; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has made internships a compulsory graduation requirement since 2005/06[1]. However, COVID-19 has severely disrupted the internship planning of students. The number of Internship vacancies has dropped and have changed to become virtual. […]

  Youth I.D.E.A.S. 50 Education Enhancing Support for e-Learning in Schools 30 July, 2020     Hong Kong has been promoting e-Learning for 20 years. With the advancement in technology, focus of e-Learning gradually developed from hardware devices to usage in learning and teaching. By making learning more flexible and interesting, the ultimate aim of e-Learning is to develop students’ self-directed learning abilities , integrating technology into learning and achieve life-long learning[1].   E-learning is an open and flexible learning mode. Learning goals can be achieved by using different electronic tools to develop student-centric learning strategies. The HKSAR Government has […]

  Youth I.D.E.A.S. 46 Education and Innovation Improving Financial Education for Young People 26 September, 2019     Most decisions in life need money for support. As rapid economic development and high levels of inflation continue, the financial pressure on the younger generation is only set to increase. It is essential therefore that the younger generation is better equipped with the financial capabilities and skills necessary to cope with what the future might bring.   According to the Investor and Financial Education Council (IFEC), upon completing Secondary Education students should have the ability to: establish financial plans; develop life plans […]

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 42 Education and Innovation Increasing the Efficacy of ICT Education at Junior Secondary Level 26 May, 2019   As technology continually advances, the importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) increases. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), around 14% of today’s jobs might be replaced by automation[1]. Embracing the future and enhancing students’ capabilities through an all-rounded ICT education is essential, especially at Junior Secondary Level.   Countries all around the world have been putting tremendous effort into catching up with technological advancement when reviewing the development of their school curricula; Hong Kong is […]

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 38 Education and Innovation Improving the Effectiveness of Career and Life Planning Education 30 January, 2019     According to The HKSAR Government: “Life Planning is an on-going and lifelong process for personal fulfilment…At the schooling stage, life planning education…is not merely…when they are in need of making subject or career choice”[1].   Therefore, Life Planning Education and Career Guidance (CLP education) ought to play a significant role in fostering a student’s “…self-understanding, personal planning” and “…goal setting”.   The Government announced in 2014 that mandatory CLP education in the senior secondary stage, would begin at the start […]

Youth I.D.E.A.S. 34 Education and Innovation Living with Innovative Technologies and Building a Smart City 26 September, 2018     Innovative technology (IT) is a driving force in worldwide economic development. As society continues to advance, application of IT in life is becoming more common, and of greater importance. For example, the invention of smartphone and electronic payment methods has brought huge change and increased convenience in daily life.   As ‘smart’ is increasingly replaced by ‘advanced’ in describing a society’s technological level, the term ‘Smart City’ has been used to describe ‘a city that widely applies IT in human […]