Objectives of General Studies
A.
Long-term objectives
Knowledge
( 知識
)
1. Healthy Living: including physical and psychological development of
the individual and the development of a healthy and safe lifestyle;
2. Living Environment: including the family, the school, the local
community, the nation and the world;
3. The Natural World: including the characteristics of plants and animals,
and the relationship between human beings and the environment;
4. Science and Technology: including the knowledge of science and
technology, and their effects on human beings.
Skills
( 技能
)
Help pupils to develop the following skills:
1. Life skills: including the ways of developing a healthy lifestyle and
getting along with others;
2. Study Skills: including the observation of different phenomena, the
handling of simple scientific equipment, reading charts/diagrams and the
collection/reporting of related information;
3. Analytical Skills: including the collating and analysis of information
observed or collected; distinguishing between facts and opinions;
understanding causal effects, applying scientific methods and solving
problems through sensible decisions.
Attitudes
( 態度
)
Help pupils to develop the following attitudes:
1. Attitudes towards people: including positive attitudes in
communicating with other people and in social groups, in getting along
and co-operating with others and having positive attitudes towards life;
2. Attitudes towards things: including the enquiring attitudes of
learning, recognition and respect for the Chinese culture, respect for
other peoples' opinions and different cultures, and willingness to
participate in meaningful activities;
3. Attitudes towards society and the World: including concern for the
local community, the home country and the world, care of nature and the
conservation of natural resources.