Citizenship and Social Development
Aims & Objectives
The aims of Citizenship and Social Development are to help students:
- enhance understanding of the complexities of society, the country, the human world, the physical environment and related knowledge;
- develop multiple perspectives on contemporary mature topics in different contexts (e.g. cultural, social, economic, political and technological contexts);
- become independent thinkers; be able to adapt to the ever-changing personal, social, national and global circumstances and construct knowledge; understand the complexities of the topics, and the challenges and processes involved in decision-making for making law-abiding, rational and affective analysis, and learning how to handle conflicting values;
- inherit Chinese culture and heritage in a pluralistic society, deepen understanding and sense of identity of individuals with Chinese nationality and Chinese citizenship, and at the same time appreciate, respect and embrace diversity in cultures and views;
- develop skills relevant to life-long learning and strengthen their ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills, including critical thinking skills, creativity, problem-solving skills, communication skills, collaboration skills, data management skills, self-management skills, self-learning skills, and information technology skills;
- develop positive values and attitudes towards life so that they can become informed and responsible citizens of society, the country and the world.
Department Members
Department Head: Mr. Lam Chak Wa
Teachers: Mr. Choi Kam Yuen, Ms. Wong Wing Tung
Curriculum
Hong Kong under “One Country, Two Systems”
- The meaning and implementation of “one country, two systems”
- The situation of the country and sense of national identity
- Characteristics of the cultural diversity of the Hong Kong society
Our Country since Reform and Opening-up
- Reform and opening-up and the change in people’s life and overall national strength
- The latest development of our country and the integration of Hong Kong into the overall national development
- Participation in international affairs
Interconnectedness and Interdependence of the Contemporary World
- Economic globalization
- Technological development and information literacy
- Sustainable development
- Public Health and human health
Departmental Activities
Hong Kong Interschool Mock Trial and Mooting Competition
2022-2023 First Runner-up
Mainland Study Tour to Guangzhou
Local Cultural and Historical Tour