St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese School

Citizenship, Economics and Society

Introduction

The Citizenship, Economics and Society (CES) enables students to understand themselves and their roles and responsibilities in society from the perspectives of individuals, society members, and citizens of our country; comprehend how local, national, and global economic activities and social systems operate and interrelate; and broaden their global perspectives by studying global-level issues and cultivating concern for contemporary world topics. These learning experiences prepare junior secondary students for the senior secondary curriculum in terms of knowledge, skills, and values and attitudes. The curriculum is built on students' knowledge foundation acquired at the primary level, which supports their learning and helps them build a solid foundation, develop skills, and nurture proper values and attitudes.

Objectives

The aims of the Citizenship, Economics and Society curriculum are:

(a) to help students develop a positive understanding of themselves and others, cultivate good character, enhance their competence to meet daily and future challenges, seize opportunities, as well as pursue their goals and realise their aspirations;

(b) to nurture students to become informed and responsible citizens who respect the rule of law, have a sense of national identity, and contribute to the common good of society and our country;

(c) to strengthen students’ understanding of national and local economic and social affairs, and nurture their affection for our country;

(d) to promote students’ understanding of our country and strengthen their sense of nationhood and sense of belonging towards our country; and

(e) to cultivate students’ concern for local, national and contemporary world topics, help them understand how our country cooperates with other countries in responding to global issues, and broaden their global
perspective.