The main learning goals can be summarized in the following three areas:
1. Communication and Thinking Skills:
- Fluent Expression: Cultivating students' confidence in using English for oral and written expression.
- Logical Thinking: Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through learning language organization and structure.
2. Knowledge Expansion and Learning Interest:
- Lifelong Learning: Establishing an attitude of self-directed learning, enabling students to use English as a tool to acquire and apply new knowledge.
- Reading Strategies: Cultivating a habit of extensive reading, mastering different reading techniques, and exploring diverse literary styles and interdisciplinary knowledge.
3. Cultural Broadening and Personal Development:
- Worldview: Exposure to different cultures and literatures, building a broad international perspective.
- Holistic Development: In line with the overall planning of the Hong Kong Education Bureau, achieving holistic education goals in character, affective care, and common competencies.