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Written by: Hu Jiaxin
2020-10-20 18:24
Last update date: 2020-10-20 18:33
A teacher from the Kowloon Tong Missionary Primary School was accused of disseminating information about "Hong Kong independence" for formulating teaching materials, and was "pinned" by the Education Bureau. This caused the outside world to question the unfair investigation mechanism and excessive punishment.
The Deputy Director of the Education Bureau, Ruolian Tsai, posted on the official blog today that any use of inappropriate teaching materials to promote personal political stances to students, convey incorrect information or biased views, content with hatred, discrimination, etc., to mislead students, is " It is absolutely unacceptable to use the school-based professional mechanism to abuse the room for flexible adjustment of teaching.
Tsai also pointed out that the professionalism and ethics of teachers are the key to ensuring the quality of education. The mechanisms for handling complaints, follow-up investigations, and disciplinary appeals are all aimed at "removing the chaff" for the education team and protecting the healthy growth of the next generation.
A teacher from the Kowloon Tong Missionary Primary School was accused of spreading Hong Kong independence messages in teaching materials and was disqualified as a teacher by the Education Bureau.
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The Deputy Director of the Education Bureau, Ruolian Tsai, published an article on the official blog "Buddhist Human Language" on the topic of "Salary and Morality", stating that the society has been talking about teacher ethics recently, thus reflecting on the professionalism of teachers, handling teacher complaints and maintaining Professional quality of teachers.
Cai Ruolian pointed out in the article that in today's society, lying and cursing others are not necessarily illegal, but they are definitely not in line with the teachings.
She pointed out that the teacher’s character and personality are the concrete presentation of knowledge, attitudes, and values. “If you are full of benevolence and morality in front of students, and your private life is full of hatred and discrimination, will it not affect teaching?”, let alone correct The character of the student.
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Cai pointed out that since the reform of education, teachers have been empowered to enjoy greater professional autonomy.
However, she pointed out that the development of school-based curriculum requires both professional autonomy and professional accountability to ensure that school-based teaching develops in the right direction.
Anything that uses inappropriate teaching materials to promote personal political stances to students, convey incorrect information or biased views, or even contain hatred, discrimination and other content that violates social moral standards, distorts facts, and misleads students is a "riding robbery." The school-based professional mechanism abuses the flexibility to adjust the teaching space, describing it as "absolutely unacceptable."
Cai Ruolian said that the Education Bureau attaches great importance to the professionalism and integrity of teachers, and also seriously follows up complaints from teachers suspected of misconduct or professional misconduct.
If there is a situation that clearly violates the general moral standards of society, damages the normal learning of students, endangers the healthy growth or safety of students, etc., the Education Bureau will take appropriate actions against teachers who do not meet the requirements in accordance with the Education Ordinance, such as condemnation, persuasion, and warning , And even cancel registration to ensure that all teachers are fit and proper candidates.
She pointed out that the bureau will take appropriate actions against teachers who violate professional ethics and request improvements. It is a responsible approach to teachers' professions, schools, students, parents, and the entire education system; it cancels the registration of teachers for those who are seriously unethical and professional. It is to protect the well-being of students and the education profession.
She emphasized that the bureau regulated education in accordance with strict procedures in a methodical and orderly manner, saying that the long investigation time and twists and turns are fair to all parties involved.
Education Bureau Education Cai Ruolian
