Citizenship and Social Development aims to

1. enhance understanding of society, the country, the human world, the physical environment and related knowledge;

2. develop multiple perspectives on contemporary mature topics in different contexts (e.g. cultural, social, economic, political and technological contexts);

3. become independent thinkers; be able to adapt to the ever changing personal, social, national and global circumstances and construct knowledge; understand the complexities of the topics, and the challenges and processes involved in decision making for making law abiding, rational and affective analysis, and learning how to handle conflicting values.

4. inherit Chinese culture and heritage in a pluralistic society, deepen understanding and sense of identity of individuals with Chinese nationality and Chinese citizenship, and at the same time appreciate, respect and embrace diversity in cultures and views.

5. develop skills relevant to lifelong learning and strengthen their ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills, including critical thinking skills, creativity, problem solving skills, communication skills, collaboration skills , data management skills, self-management skills, self-learning skills, and information technology skills;

6. develop positive values and attitudes towards life, so that they can become informed and responsible citizens of society, the country and the world.

The Overall Structure The curriculum comprises three themes:

1. “Hong Kong under ‘One Country, Two Systems’”,

2.“Our Country since Reform and Opening up”

3. “Interconnectedness and Interdependence of the Contemporary World”. 

Students should also participate in the Mainland study tour, as it is an integral part of the curriculum of Citizenship and Social Development.

A variety of learning and teaching strategies, such as: 

1. direct instruction by teachers,

2. enquiry learning by students, 

3. interactive activities with peers to co-construct knowledge. 

1. attaching importance to cultivating students’ positive values and attitudes, sense of national identity, and their learning about national development, the Constitution, the Basic Law and the rule of law.

2. broadening students’ international perspectives, helping them connect knowledge across different subjects, developing their critical thinking skills and teaching them to analyse contemporary topics in a rational manner through studying important topics related to Hong Kong.

3. providing Mainland study opportunities for students to gain a first-hand understanding of our country and its development.