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limited experimentation) be given to the proposal
at present.
(e) Two-part examination
This received little support:
in addition to increasing examination pressures it
was considered virtually impossible to devise
courses to meet the differing needs of the two
universities.
The Departmental view is that the
CDC Form Six Subject Committees should investigate
the matter thoroughly in close consultation with
the universities and Polytechnic.
(f) Grouping of three related subjects The general
view, supported by the Education Department, was
(g)
that schools should be left to make their own decisions
in the matter with as much freedom as practicable to
be given to students.
Curriculum Development Committee Few comments
were received. The Departmental view is that if
the HKEA is to base examinations on CDC teaching
syllabuses a high degree of liaison is essential
and this can be attained through maximum joint
membership of subject tommittees.
(h) Miscellaneous
A number of respondents commented on
the failure of the Report to deal with the crux of
the problem the existence of two Form Six courses
leading to two different examinations.
There was
clearly a strong desire for a simplified, uniform
system and many thought this could be achieved by
a reduction of the Chinese University cours
course from
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.