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ERIC Number: EJ681131
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Dec
Pages: 21
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0305-7240
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Moral and Civic Education--The Hidden Curriculum in Macau
Chi-Hou, Chan
Journal of Moral Education, v33 n4 p553-573 Dec 2004
Macau, as a society, is a crossroads where East-West encounters have been taking place for centuries. This paper examines some of the contemporary issues and implications for moral education. After a brief introduction to the social background of Macau, the paper describes the characteristics of Macau's education in general and the development of its moral education in particular. This has taken place in the context of the strong influences on morality of both Catholicism and Confucianism. An outline of the current curriculum of moral and civic education is followed by a critical appraisal of its implementation over the last few years. By means of this case study of Macau, the paper argues that a communitarian-oriented morality in Macau is justified, and it also suggests how, by turning attention to its history, a minimal set of values can be constructed for Macau's particular social setting. Finally, some further educational challenges for Macau's future moral and civic education are reviewed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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