Citizenship, Economics and Society

Introduction

The learning elements of the three curriculum concepts, “Citizenship”, “Economics”and “Society”, complement each other and are in line with the curriculum aims of PSHE, to help students understand themselves, our society, our country, and the world, as well as the close interactive relationships among them. They also enable students to understand that in an interconnected and interdependent world, apart from striving for a meaningful life, they have to contribute to the common good of the world, our country and the local community to promote the building of a community with a shared future for humankind.
 
Curriculum:


S1
Module 1.1 Self-understanding and Life Skills
Module 1.2 Interpersonal Relationships and Social Inclusiveness
Module 1.3 Financial Education
Module 1.4 Rights and Duties

Goals

(a) to help students develop a positive understanding of themselves and others, cultivate good character, enhance their competence to meet daily and future
challenges, seize opportunities, as well as pursue their goals and realise their
aspirations;
(b) to nurture students to become informed and responsible citizens who respect the
rule of law, have a sense of national identity, and contribute to the common good
of society and our country;
(c) to strengthen students’ understanding of national and local economic and social
affairs, and nurture their affection for our country;
(d) to promote students’ understanding of our country and strengthen their sense of
nationhood and sense of belonging towards our country; and
(e) to cultivate students’ concern for local, national and contemporary world topics,
help them understand how our country cooperates with other countries in responding to global issues, and broaden their global perspective.

Activities