The objectives of the Citizenship, Economics and Society curriculum are:
(a)
to help students develop a positive understanding of themselves and others,
cultivate good character, enhance their competence to meet daily and future
challenges, seize opportunities, as well as pursue their goals and realise their
aspirations;
(b)
to nurture students to become informed and responsible citizens who respect the
rule of law, have a sense of national identity, and contribute to the common good
of society and our country;
(c)
to strengthen students’ understanding of national and local economic and social
affairs, and nurture their affection for our country;
(d)
to promote students’ understanding of our country and strengthen their sense of
nationhood and sense of belonging towards our country; and
(e)
to cultivate students’ concern for local, national and contemporary world topics,
help them understand how our country cooperates with other countries in
responding to global issues, and broaden their global perspective.
Source: Citizenship, Economics and Society Curriculum Guide (Education Bureau, 2024)