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History teacher sends an open letter: Candidates must discuss pros and cons regardless of their positions

2020-05-18T04:05:04.041Z


The Education Bureau recently banged the history of the secondary school diploma exam and asked whether the Japanese invasion of China had more advantages than disadvantages. The design of the topic was biased, referring to the historical materials provided to candidates for one-sidedness, and asked the Evaluation Bureau to cancel the test. The Director of Education Yang Runxiong said that there was no room for discussion. , Only to do harm and not benefit. A class of current senior high school history teachers published an open letter today (18th), saying that the subject requires candidates to "according to the information" and "as far as I know" to fully cover the history of "1900 to 45 years" listed in the test questions. In the event, the subject was not misunderstood and only talked about the casualties in the Japanese invasion of China. A group of teachers believed that the subject design conformed to the curriculum guidelines of the history subject. No matter what position the candidate took, they must put forward the arguments of both disadvantages and benefits, compare and make conclusions . The letter also said that history education requires students to have a national awareness and a world perspective, and should discuss and accept the strengths of hundreds of schools with an open attitude. Hope that the Education Bureau believes that teachers ’professional teaching in the classroom and students’ historical training can handle test questions. In order to urge the Education Bureau to think deeply about the decision to cancel the test questions, do not ignore the existing professional and independent mechanism of the Evaluation Bureau, shake the foundation of the diploma test, and bring irreparable impact to students.


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Written by: Chen Qianting

2020-05-18 11:59

Last update date: 2020-05-18 11:59

The Education Bureau recently banged the history of the secondary school diploma exam and asked whether the Japanese invasion of China had more advantages than disadvantages. The design of the topic was biased, referring to the historical materials provided to candidates for one-sidedness, and asked the Evaluation Bureau to cancel the test. The Director of Education Yang Runxiong said that there was no room for discussion. , Only to do harm and not benefit.

A class of current senior high school history teachers published an open letter today (18th), saying that the subject requires candidates to "according to the information" and "as far as I know" to fully cover the history of "1900 to 45 years" listed in the test questions. In the event, the subject was not misunderstood and only talked about the casualties in the Japanese invasion of China. A group of teachers believed that the subject design conformed to the curriculum guidelines of the history subject. No matter what position the candidate took, they must put forward the arguments of both disadvantages and benefits, compare and make conclusions .

The letter also said that history education requires students to have a national awareness and a world perspective, and should discuss and accept the strengths of hundreds of schools with an open attitude. Hope that the Education Bureau believes that teachers ’professional teaching in the classroom and students’ historical training can handle test questions. In order to urge the Education Bureau to think deeply about the decision to cancel the test questions, do not ignore the existing professional and independent mechanism of the Evaluation Bureau, shake the foundation of the diploma test, and bring irreparable impact to students.

Yang Runxiong, director of the Education Bureau, urged the Examinations Bureau to cancel one of the topics in this year's history section involving Sino-Japanese relations. (Profile picture)

A class of current high school history teachers sent an open letter analyzing point-by-point the history teaching test questions that were biased, and urged the Education Bureau to think deeply about the decision to cancel the test questions.

The open letter follows the history of the curriculum concept, assessment requirements, the design of the topics involved, and the discussion between teachers and students in the classroom. The teachers believe that the "Curriculum and Evaluation Guidelines" require students to be able to distinguish facts and opinions. To identify biased views, obscure assumptions, and empty arguments, and to compare historical data, and to draw reasonable conclusions based on evidence, this group of teachers believes that the topics involved are no different from the previous evaluation modes and meet the evaluation requirements.

The question design requires candidates to use historical data in many ways and elaborate arguments to fit the curriculum guidelines

There is a reference to the subject "Historical benefits from Japan to China over the period 1900-45. Do you agree with this? Try reference materials C and D, and explain your answer as far as you know." Only 1905 and 1912 articles, one-sided information, the current teacher believes that the topic is clear and requires candidates to use "reference materials" and "as far as you know", that is, the answer must cover the late Qing, early Republic of China, warlords, Nanjing Ten years and the anti-Japanese war and many other historical events.

As for Yang Runxiong's remark that "only disadvantages have no advantages", front-line teachers believe that according to the "Curriculum Guidelines", no matter whether they choose to agree or disagree, candidates must put forward the pros and cons of the arguments, compare and conclude, and comply with The requirement of "establishing an accurate historical perspective and perspective". Candidates must also elaborate on whether these influences "how" and "why" are positive or negative. It is in line with the guidelines that require students to use historical materials appropriately and make logical arguments.

Yang Runxiong, director of the Bureau of Education, called a press conference earlier and rarely asked the HKEAA to cancel one of the issues related to Sino-Japanese relations in this year's History Section. (Profile picture / photo by Yu Junliang)

The Education Bureau should believe that teachers ’professions and students’ ability to process historical data

The open letter also talked about the main teaching points of teachers in daily classrooms. The guidelines clearly state that “Chinese modernization and transformation” should be taught. Students must identify the major reforms of the late Qing government and the Nanjing government, and be able to evaluate Xinhai Gemin and the May Fourth Movement. The significance of sports to China. In the course of "Modernization and Transformation of Japan and Southeast Asia", the analysis of the rise of militarism and its impact on Asia is based on the social profile of Japan in the early 20th century, which means that students have the ability to deal with after three years of high school courses. The test questions, and make informed judgments, including whether the position of analyzing the data is biased, the open letter urges the Education Bureau to believe in the professional teaching of teachers, and students' ability to handle test questions with historical knowledge.

Promote the Education Bureau to think twice about canceling the test questions

The group of teachers believe that the historical period mentioned in the discussion questions does not only include casualties and sacrifices during the war, but can be completely covered. In addition to cultivating students ’national consciousness in history, a global perspective is also essential. The important thing is to face the historical point of view with an open attitude, discuss and adopt the strengths of the hundred schools.

Teachers reprimanded that it is "unbelievable" that the Education Bureau hastily canceled the test questions at this stage, ignoring the existing professional and independent mechanism of the Evaluation Bureau, shaking the foundation of the diploma test, and causing great trouble to students. The teacher urges the Education Bureau to think deeply about the above decision and not to let the child fall victim to unconfirmed views.

DSE History Division | Su Guosheng: The Committee has not decided whether to cancel the controversial test questions

DSE History Section | Deng Zhenqiang refers to setting unsatisfactory, advocating no scoring and correcting the question for rating reference

DSE History Department | Education Bureau: The topic exceeds the ability of the candidates, do not let the education major be ashamed

DSE History Department | Teachers refer to controversial questions with precedents and concerns about pros and cons

DSE History Department | Candidates carefully answer that Japan does more harm to China than benefits, and cancels test grades

Education Bureau DSE 2020

Source: hk1

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