In a fast-changing world, teachers, like all professionals, are required to think predictively and imaginatively, so that when problems arise, they can exercise good judgment skills on the spot. However, without a substantial understanding of and practice in thinking, it is hard to nurture such capacities. This Minor aims to sharpen students’ thinking capacities by challenging them with local and global/international contexts where complicated issues in education are expected. Drawing upon both Western and Eastern traditions of thought, students are provided with a platform to make sense of the key educational issues within which they are about to work.
To attain this Second Major, you are required to take 10 courses (3 credit points / course) listed below:
To attain this Minor, you are required to take 5 courses (3 credit points / course) listed below:
Courses
Code
Course Title
Course Outline
PFS3046
International Perspectives on Education in Hong Kong ?
This is a Restricted Elective course which can be used to fulfil both the requirements of the Minor and the elective component of the Education Studies domain. Double counting of 6 credit points can be claimed if two electives among the five courses of the Minor are Restricted Elective courses. [For BEd students only]
PFS3048
Globalization and Education ?
This is a Restricted Elective course which can be used to fulfil both the requirements of the Minor and the elective component of the Education Studies domain. Double counting of 6 credit points can be claimed if two electives among the five courses of the Minor are Restricted Elective courses. [For BEd students only]
PFS4044
Life and Values Education ?
This is a Restricted Elective course which can be used to fulfil both the requirements of the Minor and the elective component of the Education Studies domain. Double counting of 6 credit points can be claimed if two electives among the five courses of the Minor are Restricted Elective courses. [For BEd students only]
PFS4047
Education for a Meaningful Life: Great Thinkers ?
This is a Restricted Elective course which can be used to fulfil both the requirements of the Minor and the elective component of the Education Studies domain. Double counting of 6 credit points can be claimed if two electives among the five courses of the Minor are Restricted Elective courses. [For BEd students only]
?This is a Restricted Elective course which can be used to fulfil both the requirements of the Minor and the elective component of the Education Studies domain. Double counting of 6 credit points can be claimed if two electives among the five courses of the Minor are Restricted Elective courses. [For BEd students only]
Career / Study Progression
Provides comprehensive study for students in basic, portable skills, such as thinking independently and creatively, analyzing and constructing arguments, and considering multiple viewpoints.
Provides sound preparation for many careers, such as teachers, educational editors, journalists etc.
Students interested in further study after graduation may be able to continue the Master’s programmes in the field of education, religious and values education, psychology and counselling, such as the Master of Education, the Master of Social Sciences in Psychology (Schools and Community Settings), the Master of Arts in Educational Counselling offered by EdUHK.
