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Written by: Chen Jiahui
2021-05-31 07:00
Last update date: 2021-05-31 07:00
"Classrooms in the 19th century, teachers in the 20th century, and students in the 21st century." Former Financial Secretary Tsang Chunhua said in an interview with media such as "Hong Kong 01" that Hong Kong's STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education hardware is adequate , But there is relatively little training for teachers.
He said that from his own experience and understanding, education under the bureaucracy is like an aircraft carrier. It seems to be quick to implement policies from top to bottom, but it is difficult to make a significant shift. Therefore, he hopes to use social resources to promote change from the grassroots level. Including the charity "Uncle Potato Chips Co-Creation Society" launched a teacher training program and a virtual robot competition for students to participate in this summer.
Tsang Chun-wah pointed out that at present, there are sufficient STEM education hardware in Hong Kong, but there is relatively little training for teachers. "The technology and hardware alone cannot lead students to go too far." (Photo by Chen Jiahui)
Former treasurer Tsang Junhua is still active in business and society after leaving the "hot kitchen". In 2018, he founded the charity organization "Uncle Potato Chips Co-Creation Society" to support innovative companies to develop innovative solutions for life, study and work.
19th century classroom, 20th century teacher, 21st century student
In recent years, the government has emphasized STEM education and increased funding for schools. Many schools have promoted some school-based STEM classes and/or activities.
Tsang Junhua also said that STEM is an indispensable skill in the 21st century, and programming language is the "universal language" in the world today.
However, he pointed out that at present, local STEM education is still mainly implemented in the form of extracurricular activities. Some schools even provide STEM teaching for gifted students, and girls have fewer opportunities to contact STEM. He believes that STEM should be like Chinese and English subjects. Mainstream education".
Tsang Chunhua also pointed out that at present, there are sufficient STEM education hardware facilities in Hong Kong, but there is relatively little training for teachers. "Science and technology hardware alone cannot lead students to go too far." He bluntly said that many teachers did not have to study when they were studying. Related subjects may not have received relevant training. The situation is described as "19th century classroom, 20th century teacher, 21st century student".
"Why do we have to have DSE?"
Tsang Junhua further pointed out that local educational thinking is still controlled by DSE and other tests and exams. "I don't know why we need to have DSE? I don't understand." He then asked: Why do we use exams to screen students?
Is it because of resource issues?
He confessed that he also benefited from test-oriented education, but believes that everyone should be able to enter the university according to their interests.
He also pointed out that the current life expectancy is longer and knowledge changes faster. Learning resources should not only be limited to the first 20 years of life, but should be dispersed to the 40s and 60s to be able to read again.
Tsang Junhua further pointed out that the local educational thinking is still controlled by the DSE and other tests and exams. "Is it necessary to have a DSE? I don't understand." (Photo by Chen Jiahui)
Is it difficult to promote change?
Zeng Junhua, who has many years of political experience, said that with his understanding of the bureaucracy, the education system is like an aircraft carrier with sufficient resources. The implementation of policies from top to bottom seems to be fast, but it is very difficult to make a large shift, and it will not be touched. Few vested interests.
He said that what he hopes to do is to promote changes from the grassroots level in different small-scale projects to "reshape education."
Teacher immigration wave once: Education is a cross-section of society
As the first step in reshaping education, Uncle Potato Chips Co-Creation Club launched the "Blend Learning Teacher Training Program" and "CoderZ League: International Virtual Robot Competition" this summer to provide teachers with training opportunities on mixed face-to-face classrooms and e-learning. , And provide students with opportunities to learn programming, participate in international competitions, etc., to broaden the learning opportunities and international horizons of teachers and students.
Zeng Junhua emphasized that it is more cost effective for teachers and students to study together, and professional training and autonomous learning by teachers are becoming more and more important.
Tsang Junhua (second from left) emphasized that it is more cost effective for teachers and students to study together, and professional training and autonomous learning by teachers are becoming more and more important.
(Chen Jiahui)
Faced with recent changes in the political environment in Hong Kong, many teachers choose to emigrate.
Zeng Junhua believes that education is a cross-section of society, and what is happening in society also has an impact on campus. Teachers will be more sensitive to the education of their children. It is inevitable to pursue development that they think is more suitable, but what about further development? It's still too early to say.
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