Nowadays, with the rapid development of science and technology, there are industrial revolutions of varying degrees every few years, such as artificial intelligence (AI), block keys and virtual reality (VR), etc., which change the production mode, life mode and social mode of human beings.
Under the epidemic, the traditional economy has been substantially shut down, but the transformation of the fourth industrial revolution based on the Internet is accelerating.
While the world has undergone tremendous changes, Hong Kong has also undergone changes in various aspects.
On the economic front, the knowledge-based economy has become mainstream, and Hong Kong needs to improve its competitiveness and shift to a high-value-added, technology-based production and service model.
Under such circumstances, Hong Kong must nurture talents with diverse knowledge and talents, as well as adaptability and creativity.
The education system must keep up with the pace of the new era and continue to cultivate talents with global competitiveness, so that society can continue to move forward.
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According to data released by the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong's workforce with post-secondary education has increased from 31.4% in 2008 to 40.2% in 2017, but the growth rate of higher-level technical jobs has lagged behind.
Today, the educational level of the working population in Hong Kong has generally improved, but the opportunities for young people to move upward are not as good as before. It is necessary for Hong Kong society to enhance the competitiveness of young people.
This article will firstly introduce the internationally recognized educational standards and discuss the talents needed for Hong Kong’s economic and social development, then examine the existing educational deficiencies in Hong Kong, and finally put forward how education can promote Hong Kong’s economic and social development in the future. some advices.
In the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the "Education 4.0" reform identified eight key characteristics of learning content and experience, and defined high-quality learning, including the following:
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Global Citizenship Skills: Building a broader world view, awareness of sustainable development, and the role played in the international community;
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Innovation and creativity: cultivate the skills required for innovation, including the ability to solve complex problems, analytical thinking and systematic analysis;
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Technical Skills: Mastery of knowledge based on developing data skills, including programming, data responsibility, and use of technology;
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Interpersonal skills: focus on interpersonal emotional intelligence, including empathy, collaboration, negotiation, leadership and social awareness;
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Personalized and self-paced learning: flexibility allows each learner to learn at their own pace according to the different needs of each learner;
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Inclusive learning: learning is not limited to on-campus students, everyone has the opportunity to learn;
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Problem-oriented and collaborative learning: The learning content is process-oriented, requiring students to collaborate with their peers;
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Lifelong Learning: Student-centred learning, where learning is designed so that everyone can develop their existing skills or learn new ones according to their individual needs.
The improvement of the overall civic quality of society also depends on education.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) mentioned in the report "Future Education and Skills: Education 2030" that in addition to knowledge and skills, students need to have four attitudes and values, including personal, local, social and global , in order to cope with the complex and changeable new environment in the future...
Unemployment rate down｜Job vacancies are gradually returning to pre-epidemic levelsFintech is now a talent shortageThe mainland’s salary package is getting closer Hong Kong should try to retain talent Hong Kong needs a complete talent plan
Luo Wenhua
, Doctor of Business Administration, has more than 30 years of working experience in the insurance and banking industries, focusing on topics such as economic development, innovation and technology, and financial industry regulation
For details, please read the 305th issue of "Hong Kong 01" e-Weekly Newsletter (21 February 2022) "
How Education Promotes Hong Kong's Economic and Social Development
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