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98. The Taikoo Professor of Engineering suggests that the subjects to be taught in the Junior Technical School should be (i) English, (ii) elementary mathematics, (iii) carpentry, and (iv) drawing and elementary mechanics--in the upper classes. He thinks that it should be possible for the upper classes to get some of their instruction in the University's metal workshops.
99. The Managing Director of the Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., has sub- mitted the following syllabus for the Junior Technical School :—
1st Year
(Reading
English Writing
(Freehand
Drawing Geometrical
Arithmetic
Elementary Physics
Manual Instruction (Wood Working)
2nd Year
English
(Reading Writing
Drawing, Elementary Practical Plane & Solid Geometry
Elementary Mathematics, Arithmetic, Algebra
Manual Instruction (Wood Working)
3rd Year
Reading
English Writing
Drawing, Elementary Machine drawing and Plane Geometry
Natural Philosophy viz., Elementary Dynamics, Physics and Chemistry
Mathematics, Elementary Trigonometry and Algebra
Manual Instruction (Wood Working)
4th Year
(Reading
English
Writing
Drawing, Machine Drawing & Plane Geometry
Natural Philosophy viz., Dynamics, Physics & Chemistry
Mathematics viz., Trigonometry, Algebra, Elementary Calculus
Manual Instruction (Wood Working)
100. We have also received the following suggestions from the Taikoo Dockyard & Engineering Company :-
Suggested curriculum for the Junior Technical School.
English. Technical terms, which should be taught by compiling an Anglo- Chinese dictionary of materials used in shipbuilding and engineering together with sketches-where possible-illustrating item.
Figuring. Numerals and tables of length, area, etc.
Arithmetic. Addition, subtraction etc.
Geometry. Plain geometrical figures and use of rulers, dividers, protractors, compasses etc.
Chinese.This should also be continued, but the syllabus should be drawn up by the Education Department.
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