Upholding the Core Values of University Education

Date: 25 Sep 2017

Time: 6:45pm – 8:45pm

Venue: KB223, Knowles Building, HKU

Speaker(s):
Prof. Lui Tai-lok (呂大樂教授), Vice President (Research and Development), The Education University of Hong Kong
Prof. Gray Kochhar-Lindgren, Director, Common Core Curriculum, HKU

Moderator:
Mr. Florian Verbeek, PhD Candidate in Education, HKU

Summary:
It is said that ‘knowledge can change one’s destiny’, but does ‘destiny’ refer to getting a good job or simply being an educated person? One of the purposes of education is to stimulate and cultivate students’ curiosity and desire to learn, and to make it a lifelong enrichment. But under the limitations of institutionalisation, how can we go towards realising the ideals of teaching and learning? In this forum, we will explore what are the core values of university education, and the challenges in upholding such values today.

Language: English

Registration:
For HKU students and staff – https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_regform.aspx?ueid=52055
For alumni and public – https://hkuems1.hku.hk/hkuems/ec_regform.aspx?guest=Y&ueid=52057

This session is co-organised by General Education Unit and Common Core Plus