Teachers from China's Guangdong Province, Macao Special Administrative Region, and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) have been collaborating to assist students from the two SARs in aligning with the educational standards of the Chinese mainland.
For many years, the Chinese mainland has consistently been a preferred destination for students from Hong Kong and Macao seeking higher education outside their own regions.
Currently, more than a third of Macao's high school seniors choose to pursue higher education in the Chinese mainland.
Fok Chon Hang, a geography teacher from Macao, recently participated in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Geographical Practice Education Collaborative Development Seminar in Guangdong to gain insights into better educational practices.
"This event brought together teachers from Guangdong, Macao, Hong Kong, and neighboring provinces. The seminar saw the attendance of both high school and university educators. We shared educational achievements, explored areas for improvement, and discussed ways to enhance geography classes. We also went on field trips, such as a trip to Shaoguan City to study the Danxia Landform," said Fok.
Now in its third year and having grown to a considerable scale, the seminar provided a valuable opportunity for teachers to learn from each other, Fok said.
"As Macao is a relatively small city, the teachers shared various outdoor teaching methods, including smaller-scale activities like field trips to nearby parks or local sites. They also introduced innovative teaching approaches in geography that help engage students' interest," he said.
Fok noted that students in Macao are increasingly inclined to study in the mainland, and this seminar helps teachers gain a better understanding of the mainland's assessment system and educational methods, enabling them to teach their students more effectively.
"This event has given us a clearer understanding of the assessment system and educational methods in the mainland. It will allow us to incorporate more practical content into our lessons and better prepare our students for academic success," he said.
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