Overview of the computer curriculum in Hong Kong
1.
Computer Literacy Syllabus 1999
AIMS
This syllabus aims to provide students with an opportunity to:
1. develop computer literacy with an understanding of fundamental concepts of computers;
2. appreciate the contemporary development of information technology;
3. develop problem solving skills;
4. cultivate positive attitudes towards the ever changing society with widespread utilisation
of computers.
OBJECTIVES
After completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. understand common computing terminology;
2. understand the basic principles of operation for computer systems;
3. acquire fundamental knowledge about computer applications;
4. make use of common application software packages to carry out simple tasks;
5. understand basic features of a programming language;
6. write simple computer programs;
7. be aware of social issues related to computer applications;
8. appreciate the advancement brought about by the widespread use of computers in society.
2.
Computer Studies Syllabus 1999
Aims
This syllabus aims to provide students with an opportunity to:
1. study modern methods of information processing, their applications and implications;
2. understand the basic organization of a computer;
3. develop problem solving skills and programming techniques.
Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to acquire:
1. knowledge of computer applications in a wide range of activities;
2. knowledge of the basic features of common computer applications software packages;
3. awareness of the social impacts of computer applications;
4. understanding of common computing terminology;
5. understanding of the principles of operation of computer systems and the interrelationship between the
hardware and software components in a computer system;
6. knowledge of computer programming, problem solving procedures and programming techniques;
7. understanding of the basic features of Pascal language and ability to write simple Pascal programs related to
daily life applications.
3.
AS Level Computer Applications Syllabus 1998
AIMS
This syllabus aims to provide students with an opportunity to:
1. develop an understanding of the basic operations of a computer system and computer
applications software;
2. develop the skills of using computer applications software for solving problems;
3. appreciate the social implications of developments in information technology.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the syllabus are to enhance students’ ability to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the basic operations of a computer system;
2. explain the principles of operations for computer systems used in a particular application,
specifically in terms of the systems’ hardware and software components;
3. use computer terminology correctly in the context of a particular application;
4. use computer applications software to solve problems;
5. discuss and comment on the social impact of the widespread use of computer technology;
6. automate simple tasks in specific applications.
4.
A Level Computer Studies Syllabus 1998
AIMS
This syllabus aims to provide students with an opportunity to:
1. develop an understanding of the organization of the computer;
2. develop an understanding of information processing and computer applications;
3. develop problem solving skills and programming techniques through the study of high level
computer languages;
4. appreciate the social implications of developments in information technology.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the syllabus are to enhance the students' ability to:
1. demonstrate knowledge of computing concepts and the underlying principles of computer
organization;
2. demonstrate knowledge of the hardware and software components of a computer system;
3. demonstrate an understanding in problem solving procedures, data structures and
programming techniques;
4. demonstrate knowledge about the concepts of programming language and distinctive
features of high-level computer languages;
5. demonstrate the skill to communicate at a technical and user level;
6. demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and development of an information system;
7. use basic functions of computer applications software;
8. discuss and comment on the social impacts of the widespread use of computer technology.
5.
Computer and Information Technology Curriculum and Assessment Guide (S4-5)
Aims
This curriculum aims at providing students the opportunity to
1. develop an understanding of the computer system and information technology;
2. apply concepts and skills related to computer and information technology to solve real life problems;
3. nurture their problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills, as well as their self-learning ability;
4. appraise the impact of computer and information technology; and
5. develop their own values and attitudes regarding the proper use of computer and information technology.
Objectives
Upon studying the curriculum, students should
1. understand what information processing is and how the common application software can be
used as information processing tools to process and present information efficiently and effectively;
2. understand how the different components of a simple computer system work together to perform tasks, as well
as how and why computers are connected together to form computer networks;
3. understand the use and development of the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW) and be able to use them
efficiently and effectively;
4. understand basic concepts related to computer programming, learn some of the skills involved in solving
problems in a systematic way and be able to apply them;
5. understand some of the issues brought forth by the advances in computer and information technology and be
able to act accordingly; and
6. have an in-depth study of one or more of the following elective areas and be able to apply their understanding
to solve problems:
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algorithm and programming
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organisation of computer
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data communications and networking
6.
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multimedia production and web authoring
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etc…
IT learning targets
The aim of IT learning targets is to equip our students with the capability in using IT to process information
effectively in this information-explosion era. Using technology as a means, our students should actively search
for relevant information to address various issues raised in learning and in their daily lives. Therefore, in
designing the learning targets, the capability of "learning how to learn" is one of the crucial elements to be
considered