Curriculum development of the PSHE key learning area in junior secondary schools: Perspectives of humanities teachers

This article aims to explore the major challenges faced by Hong Kong Personal Social and Humanities Education (PSHE) teachers as they develop a school-based Integrated Humanities curriculum. Findings from group interviews of PSHE teachers suggested three major attributes that shape PSHE curriculum development: namely teachers’ perception and receptivity to the integrated curriculum mode; their readiness for pedagogical changes under the new curriculum; their accounts of school support for the duration of curriculum planning and implementation. This research demonstrates teachers’ strong support for curriculum development. Copyright © 2007 James Nicholas Publishers.