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Support for Education Commission Report
Members of the Board of Education (BOE) supported, in principle, the recommendations of the Education Commission Report (ECR) No. 7, but expressed their concern over the proposed future role of BOE.
At a regular meeting today (Monday), BOE members had a lengthy discussion on the EC Report No. 7. It was agreed that the board's views on quality school education and comments on the proposed future role of BOE will be consolidated for EC's consideration.
The ECR 7 suggested that the BOE should take a more macro perspective in considering educational issues.
It said: "Without encroaching on the statutory powers and duties of other related organisations, the Board should take the initiative to discuss areas of common concern with these organisations.
"For example, the Board may discuss with the Hong Kong Examinations Authority ways to improve the examination system, and the feasibility of introducing new subjects and school-based assessment. The Board may also discuss with teacher education institutions ways to improve teaching and learning at school."
Professor Rosie T T Young, Chairman of the Commission, briefed BOE members on the spirit and recommendations of the ECR 7.
The public consultation on ECR 7 will end on January 15, 1997.
In a separate issue, BOE members endorsed a report on the work of the Educational Services Liaison Sub-committee.
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Consultant appointed to inspect defective buildings
The Buildings Department has appointed a building consultant to inspect buildings with potential problems in structural safety and to recommend suitable remedial works for public safety.
A $3.7 million term contract was awarded today (Monday) to Messrs Binnie Consultants Limited/Maurice Lee and Associates Limited.