Author: Jane Lee

Despite progress in the education system, the focus on examinations in Hong Kong’s Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) curriculum does not fully align with analytical skills needed for STEAM subjects. The gap between exam-oriented DSE and analytical STEAM skills poses a challenge that education reforms must address. While some Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) schools offer progressive approaches, many subsidised schools focus on test preparation. The Education Bureau’s curriculum reforms aim to strengthen STEAM education by emphasizing “Science Inquiry” and “Engineering Design and Innovation” to provide hands-on learning activities. However, a study found that 82% of local teachers felt unprepared to…