Wednesday, January 14, 1976
EVENING COURSES SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO SIXTH FORM LEVEL
Evening education is an integral part of "continuing education," the
Assistant Director of Education (Further), Mr. William Fisher-Short, said today.
He was speaking to graduates of the Evening Institute Secondary
School Course, Hong Kong English Section, at the Clementi Middle School.
He hoped that many of the graduates would be able to continue with
their education and training.
People in Hong Kong tended to think of adult education as either in
"retrieval" or "enrichment." Mr. Fisher-Short felt that this was a rather
outdated concept.
"No matter what validity it had in the past, the time is soon coming
when such a concept can no longer provide an adequate theoretical basis for the
conduct of adult education classes," the Assistant Director said.
On the line of thought about "continuing education" in evening schools,
Mr. Fisher-Short, who is leaving Hong Kong in some two months' time on retire-
ment, voiced two personal opinions.
He said: "First, I am convinced that in the near future we should try
I am sure my to extend our evening academic courses to the Sixth Form level.
successor will consider this.
"Second, when carrying out courses to a level beyond the Hong Kong
Certificate of Education, I am convinced that we should provide not only courses
which will bring people up to the entrance standard necessary for a University
course, but also studies which relate more directly to the needs of business,
commerce and industry.
"Indeed