1. The different attitudes towards education in the UK and Hong
Kong By Tammy & Emma Foley (11501340)
2. Introduction
Colonialism affected the method and style of education within
Hong Kong, from early education to Higher Education, both sit the
same exams at GCSE and A Level, although there is debate as to the
difference in value of the grades.
We will focus onEducational Philosophiesand theUniversity life
of a student , because although similar, University life is vastly
different at the same time due to cultural differences.
3. Educational Philosophies
United Kingdom
Individualism
Let the child grow
Respects the
children
Hong Kong
Confucianism
Teachers as a guide and mentor
Ideas on Schooling 4. Educational Philosophies
United Kingdom
Less parental pressure
Parents are responsible for the childs education
Provide education to prepare their kids for life
Let the child grow through mistakes
More concerned about the childs psyche
Make sure theyre happy
Hong Kong
Strong parental pressure
Duty to the family to excel academically
Education is the best way up the social ladder
More pragmatic, goal - oriented
Heavy family involvement
Tutoring industry biggest in the world, at least $400 million
(USD 51mn)
Role of Family 5.
25% of students in the UK come the 3 lowest social classes,
areas that are economically deprived, where parents lack
educational qualification
6. Educational Philosophies
United Kingdom
Stresses independence
Nurture curiosity
Learn through play and investigation
Foster love of reading
Problem solving skills
Thinking critically
Being creative and innovative
More time for afterschool activities
Hong Kong
Emphasis on diligence
Chinese language itself encourages rote learning
Strong belief in hard work and practice
Lots of homework to learn through repetition
Kids killing themselves over homework
Learning Styles 7. A Level Students that go onto University UK
government want to see 50% of high school leavers going on to
Higher Education.
Hong KongGovernment claims 60% go onto Higher Education
Statistics prove that Only 18% (14,500) of Hong Kong can
actually enter a local university at their age of leaving
school.
8. A level students that then go onto complete their degree over
seas. Recent Recent Figures indicate that 11% of Hong Kong Students
go onto study overseas. 9. The Students Approach to University
Life
We have both experienced the Western (European) style of
University and the Hong Kong style of University, therefore
appreciate both cultures and styles.
10. The First Week of University in the UK. Fresher's week
allows students to become familiar with the representatives of
theirStudent Unionand to get to know the city or town which is home
to the university, often through some form ofpub crawl. Live music
is also common, as are a number of organized social gatherings
especially designed to allow Freshers to make new friends and to
get to know their course colleagues. 11. The First Week Of
University in Hong Kong 12. UK students social life.
