The resource pack entitled In Pursuit of Aspiration – History of Different Ethnic Groups in Hong Kong and their Contribution to the Development of Hong Kong is produced to support the implementation of the Revised History Curriculum Guide (S1-3) which starts with S1 in September 2020. This e-learning resource pack supports the learning and teaching of Topic 8 ‘Growth and development of Hong Kong up to the late 19th century’ and its extended part ‘Contributions of Europeans, Americans and other ethnic minorities to Hong Kong’. Through this resource pack, students can trace the historical imprints of different ethnic groups who lived in Hong Kong in the 19th and 20th centuries so that students can know about the lives, cultures of different ethnic groups and their contributions to Hong Kong.

Before using this resource pack, teachers are advised to make reference to the curriculum guide so as to understand the rationale, aims and objectives of the revised curriculum. The Curriculum Guide can be downloaded from the EDB website:https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/en/curriculum-development/kla/pshe/Hist_Curr_Guide_S1-3_Eng_final_10072019.pdf

History Curriculum Guide (Secondary 1-3)

Curriculum Aims

The aims of Secondary 1-3 History curriculum are:

(a)	to enhance and develop students’ interest in studying history;
(b)	to help students understand the present in the context of the past;
(c)	to enrich students’ knowledge of their own community and culture, as well as other major cultures of the world;
(d)	to develop students’ historical skills and generic skills for further studies and life situations;
(e)	to nurture students to become citizens who have global perspectives, knowledge and sense of responsibility.

Learning Objectives

After completion of the junior secondary History curriculum, students should be able to:

(a) Knowledge and Understanding

i	understand and comprehend from a variety of perspectives (political, economic, technological and scientific, social, religious, aesthetic, etc.), the main characteristics of world civilisations in different periods;
ii	understand and comprehend the main characteristics of the development of Hong Kong and to relate them to the national and world development;
iii	comprehend basic historical concepts and terms;
iv	understand the relationship between cause and consequence of historical events;
v	comprehend change and continuity in major historical issues and developments;
vi	understand that the past may be interpreted in different ways.

(b) Skills

i	use historical terminology in an appropriate way;
ii	present historical events accurately in chronological order;
iii	describe characteristics of historical maps, models, diagrams, charts, pictures, tables and cartoons;
iv	make deductions and inferences from historical sources;
v	identify different interpretations of major historical events and personalities;
vi	distinguish the differences between historical facts and opinions;
vii	comprehend the implication of sources, question and explore the accuracy and reliability, and then construct fair and impartial personal views;
viii	make an imaginative reconstruction of past events;
ix	select, organise and deploy sources, and express in a well-structured way.

(c) Attitudes and Values

i	develop an interest in the past and an appreciation of human achievements and aspirations;
ii	relate the study of history to contemporary life;
iii	understand views, beliefs and values of different societies at different times so as to develop positive values and attitudes;
iv	be willing to take up the responsibility of preserving antiquities and monuments, conserving cultural heritage and promoting history and culture.