Table 8 A comparison of the time allocation for each KLA between the CDC’s recommendations and the 155 surveyed schools (Source: Curriculum Development Council 2002 , 66–67)
From: Trilingual education in Hong Kong primary schools: an overview
CDC recommendation | The 155 surveyed schools | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Key Learning Area | Lesson Time (over 3 years) | The average percentage of time allocation for each KLA | |
P1 – P3 (KS 1) | P4 – P6 (KS 2) | ||
Chinese Language Education (Chinese & PTH) | 594-713 hours (25-30%) | 594-713 hours (25-30%) | 27.64% |
English Language Education | 404-499 hours (17-21%) | 404-499 hours (17-21%) | 23.21% |
Mathematics Education | 285-356 hours (12-15%) | 285-356 hours (12-15%) | 17.80% |
Science & Technology Education (G.S. & I.T.) | 285-356 hours (12-15%) | 285-356 hours (12-15%) | 15.14% |
Arts Education (Visual Arts & Music) | 238-356 hours (10-15%) | 238-356 hours (10-15%) | 10.79% |
Physical Education | 119-190 hours (5-8%) | 119-190 hours (5-8%) | 5.41% |