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| No.5 October, 2012 |
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Curriculum Guide of Moral and National Education subject formally shelved |
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 The Hong Kong Government has accepted a recommendation to formally shelve the Curriculum Guide of the Moral and National Education subject which has given rise to considerable controversy in recent times.
Since 2007 the Hong Kong government has sought to introduce moral and national education into primary and school curricula. This was aimed at enhancing students' understanding of their country and national identity.
In recent months the proposal has met with increasing public opposition, with the Curriculum Guide being criticised as an attempt by China to influence students.
Chief Executive Mr C Y Leung, announcing that the guide has been shelved, added that the Government will not ask schools to adopt the guide, and will not use it as the basis for school inspections.
If schools decide to teach the subject, Mr Leung said he agrees the Government should respect their decision. He said months of debate over the issue has caused division and affected schooling. He hoped the disputes could now be resolved and mutual trust re-established.
Chairperson of the Committee on the Implementation of Moral & National Education, Anna Wu, said the committee recommended shelving the guidelines, due to the continuing public unease over the subject.
Ms Wu said the policy now allows schools to decide whether or not to start moral and national education, and whether or not to introduce a standalone subject course.
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