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the question of teaching medium after taking into account the

teachers' language proficiency in the classroom, instead of

trying to "keep up appearances". As educational institutions,

schools should, with support from the Government, shoulder the

responsibility of changing the public's attitude towards using

Chinese as the medium of instruction. However, the policy of promoting the use of Chinese as the teaching medium in secondary schools can only be effective if it is accompanied by

the provision of high-standard textbooks written in Chinese,

sufficient language training for teachers, the provision of teaching resources in English and an appropriate system of both

internal and external examinations.

"Brilliant students come from great masters". This

saying illustrates the relation between teachers and students,

as well as the results that may be achieved in the learning

process. A responsible teacher who strives to do better will

definitely succeed in grooming an excellent batch of students by dint of his good example. It is, therefore, essential to strengthen teacher training.

Good

1985 marks the first year in the implementation of representative government in Hong Kong. The new situation calls for the training of suitable leaders in line with the future policy of "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong". leadership depends on sound education. "Education research"

work should have some positive value in preparing for the future changes of our society. Both the Government and the

public have the duty to reform Hong Kong's educational system.

As an obvious example, the promotion of civic education would be much more effective with the enthusiastic support of the Hong Kong people. The Education Commission has according to its terms of reference work out a set of guidelines for

improving our educational system. It has now just completed the first leg of the relay race. Nevertheless, bearing in mind the Olympic spirit of "running hard and straight towards the

finishing pole", the Commission will continue to finish the race in the hope of obtaining more satisfactory results.

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