The Government today (September 1) announced the re-appointment of the Chairperson Professor Tam Kar-yan and nine members, as well as the appointment of nine new members, to the Curriculum Development Council (CDC) for a term of two years with effect from September 1, 2021.
The Secretary for Education, Mr Kevin Yeung, said, "Professor Tam, a notable scholar on information systems and business education, and also a seasoned tertiary administrator, is currently the Dean of the School of Business and Management of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Professor Tam has performed the duties of the Chairperson of the CDC with total dedication. Over the years, not only has he been highly devoted to leading the CDC and overseeing the ongoing renewal of the school curriculum, but he also has taken up various roles in the public service to make a contribution to society with his professional knowledge. Thanks to his excellent leadership and members' active participation, the measures to optimise the four senior secondary core subjects (i.e. Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and Citizenship and Social Development in lieu of Liberal Studies) take effect from the new school year to create space for students and cater for learner diversity, which marks a milestone in the Hong Kong school curriculum."
He added, "The Education Bureau (EDB) will continue to give full support to the work of the CDC and listen to its valuable advice on matters relating to curriculum development from the kindergarten to senior secondary levels. The membership of the CDC comprises frontline educators and academics or administrators from tertiary institutions with profound professional knowledge in education, professionals in the business and technology fields, and a parent representative. Their participation is conducive to providing views and suggestions on promoting students' learning effectiveness and fostering their whole-person development."
Mr Yeung thanked the outgoing members, namely Mr Eric Chan Sze-yuen, Professor May Cheng May-hung, Ms Chung Po-loi, Mr David Leung Yiu-fai, Professor Joshua Mok Ka-ho, Dr Poon Po-chiu, Mr Joseph Tsang Chi-to, Ms Wat Ka-man and Ms Ayse Wong Oi-sze, for their invaluable contribution to curriculum development in Hong Kong.
The membership list of the CDC with effect from September 1, 2021, is as follows:
| Chairperson ————- |
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| Professor Tam Kar-yan | Dean of the School of Business and Management and Chair Professor of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
| Appointed members | |
| ——————— | |
| Ms Chan Mei-kuen* | Curriculum Leader of Buddhist Chi King Primary School |
| Ms Chan On-yan | Principal of the Church of Christ in China Tuen Mun Church Kindergarten |
| Mr Cheng Ka-ho* | General Manager – Business Development of Lee Kee Group |
| Dr Cheung Chak-chung* | Associate Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering of the City University of Hong Kong |
| Professor Ching Wai-ki | Professor of the Department of Mathematics of the University of Hong Kong |
| Ms Hui Ha-mei | Senior Teacher of Yan Oi Tong Pang Hung Cheung Kindergarten |
| Reverend Canon Peter Douglas Koon Ho-ming | Provincial Secretary General of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui |
| Mr Raymond Kwok Chin-kon | Senior Assistant Executive Director (Academic Development & Enterprise) of the Vocational Training Council |
| Mr Lee Wai-hung | Assistant Principal of Fukien Secondary School (Siu Sai Wan) |
| Ms Lee Yi-ying* | Principal of Kowloon True Light School |
| Ms Mandy Leung Man-yee* | Deputy Director – Asset Development of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited |
| Professor Lo Ming-tung* | Head and Professor of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature of Hong Kong Baptist University |
| Ms Ng Kai-kwan* | Principal of Pui Kiu Primary School |
| Mr Shek Wai-keung | Principal of Hong Chi Shiu Pong Morninghope School |
| Professor Cindy Sit Hui-ping | Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Sports Science and Physical Education of the Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Mr Paul Tai Lun* | Executive Vice-President of the Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council |
| Mr Wong Yu-leung | Chairman of the Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations Sham Shui Po District Limited |
| Dr Yip Chi-sio* | Principal of Munsang College |
| Ex officio members ——————– |
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| Principal Assistant Secretary (Curriculum Development) of the EDB, also the Vice-chairperson of the CDC | |
| Chairperson of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Council or his/her representative | |
| Representative from other divisions of the EDB | |
* New member
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