Article 2016

School-to-work transition in Hong Kong: Suggestions for the vocationalization of secondary education

Curriculum and Teaching
Journal · Vol. 31 · Issue 1 · pp. 47-66
Abstract

Since the start of the new century, basic and senior schools have started to encounter curriculum reforms, and vocational education has experienced substantial changes. Based on the changing context in the past 10 or more years, this study examines the issue of school-to-work transition from the perspective of the vocationalization of secondary education in Hong Kong. In addition to providing the results of different studies, three approaches are proposed. These approaches include enhancement of generic competencies through technology, introduction of lost-cost programs in less gender-specific areas, such as business studies, and emphasis on entrepreneurship education. © 2016 James Nicholas Publishers.

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Curriculum reform School-to-work transition secondary school Hong Kong Vocationalization

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Author Affiliations
The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Funding & Acknowledgements
Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee, RGC, UGC
Grant: 843212
The authors acknowledge the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong for the support through the General Research Fund (HKIEd 843212), the Hong Kong Institute of Education and Mr Michael Chau for supporting the preparation of this manuscript.
Hong Kong Institute of Education, HKIEd
The authors acknowledge the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong for the support through the General Research Fund (HKIEd 843212), the Hong Kong Institute of Education and Mr Michael Chau for supporting the preparation of this manuscript.
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