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An Exploration of the History of Vocational Education in Hong Kong
Author(s)
Leung Yung, Y. Liang
TSE Wai-chi, Vivian
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DOI:10.17265/2161-6248/2018.05.003
Affiliation(s)
Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
ABSTRACT
Vocational education in Hong Kong has over 150
years of history, which can be classified into four stages—Stage
one: The inception of Hong Kong—A
period mainly focusing on the provision of technical, commercial,
and seamen training. The first technical and commerce school was established in
1864 by the Church; Stage two: At the end of the Sino-Japanese War—A
period when a great number of vocational schools were started, reflecting the prosperous
development of technical and business education; Stage three: In the early
1990s—A period when Hong Kong had been experiencing
a decline in industries. Many vocational schools were transformed into grammar schools, resulting in a sharp decline
in their numbers; and Stage four: The beginning of the 21st
century—A period when vocational schools had been regaining
their momentum through successful
implementation of qualifications framework courses and active collaboration
with enterprises in order to cultivate competitive talents for different
professions, receiving society’s recognition.
KEYWORDS
Hong Kong, vocational education, education history, historical changes
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