Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to interrogate whether schooling in Hong Kong is practicing democratic values. In the backdrop of critical ethnography, this study attempts to examine from a multi-dimension perspective the major underlying features that enhance or constrain democratic schooling for students who are culturally diverse. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in nine schools with nine principals and ten teachers. Data of the study cause concern of schooling in Hong Kong. A generalized framework is derived to provide a conceptual structure for interrogating the multiple meanings of democratic schooling. Implications for policy considerations are drawn.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 2005 |
| Event | 2005 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association: Demography and Democracy in the Era of Accountability - Montréal, Canada Duration: 11 Apr 2005 → 15 Apr 2005 |
Conference
| Conference | 2005 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association: Demography and Democracy in the Era of Accountability |
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| Abbreviated title | AERA2005 |
| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Montréal |
| Period | 11/04/05 → 15/04/05 |
Citation
Chong, S. (2005, April). A multi-dimension perspective on democratic schooling in Hong Kong. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association: Demography and Democracy in the Era of Accountability, Montréal, Quebec.Keywords
- Development of Disciplinary Knowledge (e.g. Sociology, Psychology)