Unit 1 The Deveolopment of Public Housing Estates

Key concepts: Reciprocity in love and care. Resilience

1. Understanding the significance and history of the Shek Kip Mei Fire

2. Learning about the development of public housing estates in Hong Kong

3. Acquiring the “6Ws” information-gathering method

4. Acquiring the basic skills in analysing old newspapers

5. Appreciating and learning from the attitude in love and care of people in the past

Unit 2 Exploring the Social Aspects of an Earlier Time through Shek Kip Mei

1. Understanding the living conditions of residents in Shek Kip Mei at earlier times

2. Learning about the development of social welfare policies and educational policies in Hong Kong

3. Acquiring the skills of analysing multi-media information

4. Acquiring the skills of analysing oral history

5. Training critical thinking

6. Reflecting upon materialism and understanding that happiness is not based on possessions

7. Appreciating the diligent learning attitude of students in the past

Unit 3 Exploring the local culture through Shek Kip Mei

Key concepts: Creativity. Persistence

1. Understanding the relation between the culture and daily life of residents in Shek Kip Mei

2. Acquiring picture and data analytical skills

3. Strengthening analytical skills of oral history

4. Appreciating the resilience of residents in Shek Kip Mei in the past

5. Training comprehension, discussion, analytical and organizational skills

Unit 4 Exploring the Economy of Hong Kong through the Development of Shek Kip Mei

Key concepts: Industriousness. Strong social cohesion

1. Learning about the economic development of Hong Kong from the 1950s to 2000s

2. Understanding the economic conditions of Shek Kip Mei in the past

3. Acquiring the terms commonly used in discussing economic issues

4. Understanding the importance of oral history in preserving information and historical research

5. Appreciating the persistence of residents in Shek Kip Mei in the past

6. Training comprehension, discussion, analytical and organizational skills

Unit 5 Revitalisation Policies of Historic Buildings

Key concept: Hostel culture

1. Understanding the revitalisation plan for Mei Ho House

2. Understanding the importance of heritage conservation and revitalisation of historic buildings

3. Learning about the services provided by youth hostels and their significance

4. Acquiring the terms commonly used in discussing conservation and revitalisation issues

5. Training comprehension, discussion, analytical and organizational skills