Press Release: HKU Faculty of Education marks 40 Years of Excellence with “The Future of Hong Kong Education” Forum
新聞稿：慶祝跨越四十載卓越成就
香港大學教育學院舉辦「香港教育的未來」論壇
Updated on December 13, 2024 (Fri)
HKU Faculty of Education marks 40 Years of Excellence with
“The Future of Hong Kong Education” Forum
The Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) proudly hosted “The Future of Hong Kong Education” Forum on December 13. As a signature event celebrating the Faculty’s 40th anniversary, the forum brought together educators, students, policymakers, and community members for insightful presentations and thought-provoking discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of education in Hong Kong.
The forum was graced by the presence of Dr Sze Chun Fai Jeff, Under Secretary for Education, Education Bureau of the HKSAR, and Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU. In Professor Zhang’s welcome remarks, he highlighted the Faculty’s distinguished history of delivering world-class education programmes and nurturing outstanding graduates. He also underscored the importance of fostering innovation in education while upholding the spirit of dedication in the world with rapid changes.
Dr Sze, in his opening address, commended the Faculty for its remarkable contributions to advancing education in Hong Kong over the past four decades. As an alumnus of the Faculty’s postgraduate diploma in education programme, Dr Sze expressed his gratitude to all the faculty and staff members for their contribution to education. He also stressed the importance of the role that teachers play in shaping students' future. “A high-calibre teaching force is pivotal in fostering high-quality educational development, and we must establish a professional teaching force endowed with both virtues and capabilities. It is instrumental for our teacher education institutions to provide world-class programmes that enable teachers to blend professionalism with a commitment to values and the nurturing of people,” said Dr Sze.
The first presentation “Future of Hong Kong Education: Personal Reflections” was delivered by Professor Lee Chi Kin John, President and Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at The Education University of Hong Kong. Professor Lee shared thoughtful reflections on the evolving educational landscape. He emphasised the needs to enhance curricula in alignment with social development and to nurture students with strong virtues. The key is to achieve quality education that not only meets academic standards but also contributes to development across diverse sectors, leading to a more sustainable and thriving future for all.
The second presentation “Evidence-Based Reform in Education: Transforming Educational Practice and Research” was delivered by Professor Cheung Chi Keung Alan, Chair and Professor of the Department of Educational Administration and Policy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He stated that the integration of technology and innovative pedagogies would further amplify the importance of evidence-based practices in the future of education in Hong Kong, ensuring that educational reforms remain effective and adaptable to the needs of diverse learners.
The last presentation, entitled “Addressing the Is-Ought Gap in Hong Kong Education”, was delivered by Professor Yang Rui, Dean of Education at HKU, who highlighted the disparity between current educational practices and the ideal vision for the future of education. He called for the construction of a new form of education in Hong Kong, highlighting the importance of values-based education and the need to integrate both Eastern and Western values in nurturing students.
The forum concluded with a dynamic discussion moderated by Professor Cheng Kai Ming, Emeritus Professor of the Faculty. The speakers engaged in a lively exchange of ideas, emphasising that despite rapid technological advancements, the core values of education remain fundamental and irreplaceable. Educators should remain rooted in human values while thoughtfully integrating innovative technologies to address the evolving needs of the next generation.
This forum offered a unique platform for fostering meaningful dialogues, which also demonstrated the unwavering commitment of the Faculty of Education at HKU to driving educational innovation and excellence in Hong Kong and beyond.
About the 40th Anniversary Celebration
Established in 1984, the Faculty of Education at HKU is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024. With the theme “Touching Hearts, Inspiring Minds”, the Faculty commemorates this significant milestone with a series of events and initiatives, including Distinguished Lectures, Anniversary Seminar Series, Education Forum, Celebration Dinner, and more. For details about the anniversary celebration, please visit: https://web.edu.hku.hk/ruby-jubilee-celebration.
For media enquiries, please contact Ms Kelly Shum, Executive Officer (Communications), Faculty of Education, HKU (Tel: 3917 8239 / Email: [javascript protected email address]).
December 15, 2024
慶祝跨越四十載卓越成就
香港大學教育學院舉辦「香港教育的未來」論壇
香港大學（港大）教育學院於12月13日舉辦以「香港教育的未來」為主題的論壇。作為慶祝學院40周年的重點活動之一，論壇匯聚教育工作者、學生、政策制定者及社區人士參與，透過充滿啟發性的演講及討論，探討香港教育於未來所面對的挑戰與機遇。
活動榮幸邀得香港特別行政區教育局副局長施俊輝博士及港大校長張翔教授參與。張教授在歡迎辭中讚揚教育學院多年來致力提供頂尖的教育課程及培育傑出的畢業生。他亦指出在此瞬息萬變的時代，教育工作者需要推動教育創新，並同時秉持奉獻精神。
而施博士在其開幕辭中亦肯定了教育學院在過去40年間對推動香港教育發展所作出的卓越貢獻。作為港大教育學院學位教師教育文憑課程的校友，施博士感謝教職員所作出的貢獻。他強調教師在塑造學生未來中的關鍵角色。施博士表示：「高質素的教師團隊對促進教育發展至關重要，我們必須建立才德兼備的專業教師團隊。因此，我們的教師培訓機構需要以頂尖的課程，培育具有專業知識及作育英才心志的教育工作者。」
首場演講名為「香港教育的未來: 個人思考」，由香港教育大學校長及課程與教學講座教授李子建教授主講。李教授分享了對不斷演變的教育環境的反思，強調需要優化課程以符合社會發展，並培養具有良好品德的學生。他指出關鍵是要實現不僅符合學術標準，而且能促進跨領域發展的優質教育，為社會帶來可持續和繁榮的未來。
第二場演講題為「教育實證改革：轉變教育實踐與研究」，由香港中文大學教育行政與政策學系教授及系主任張志強教授主講。張教授認為展望香港教育的未來，科技與創新教學法的融合將進一步強化實證的重要性，從而確保教育改革不僅有效，且能夠滿足不同學習者的需求。
最後一場演講由港大教育學院院長楊銳教授主講，主題為「香港教育中實然與應然之間的差距」。楊教授在演講中揭示了香港教育的現況與理想之間的關鍵差距，並呼籲建立一種全新的教育模式。他強調價值觀教育的重要性，並提出以融合東西方之價值觀培養學生的必要性。
演講結束後隨即進入討論環節。討論由港大教育學院榮休教授程介明教授主持。講者們分享了充滿啟發性的見解，並強調儘管科技發展日新月異，教育的核心價值仍不能被取代。教育工作者需以人文價值為本，結合創新科技，以滿足下一代的學習需求。
是次活動提供了一個獨特的平台，讓參與者通過深入討論和對話來展望香港的教育格局，並展示了港大教育學院於推動香港以及其他地區之教育發展不遺餘力。
有關40周年慶祝活動
香港大學教育學院於1984年成立，為慶祝迎來40周年，以「感發人心，致知達人」為主題舉辦一系列活動，包括傑出學人講座、周年研討會系列、教育論壇、慶祝晚宴等，以紀念這一重要里程碑。有關周年慶祝活動的詳情，請瀏覽https://web.edu.hku.hk/ruby-jubilee-celebration。
傳媒查詢，請聯絡香港大學教育學院行政主任（傳訊）沈宇彥女士（電話：3917 8239 / 電郵︰[javascript protected email address]）。
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