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Chapter Three
General Education Curricula in
the Community College Sector

The following analysis is based on the GE courses offered by these four institutions in their AD
programmes.

(1) GEILOs: CCCU and CIE
Separate Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) are available for the GE programmes offered by
CCCU and CIE while there are no specific ILOs for the GE programmes offered by HKCC and
HKU SPACE CC.

The GEILOs & CCCU are as follows:
a. Demonstrate a solid foundation of inquiry skills for life-long learning
b. Apply critical and creative thinking skills
c. Communicate coherently in written and spoken language
d. Apply quantitative reasoning/problem solving skills
e. Demonstrate capacity for ethical reasoning and responsible actions
f. Recognize the important characteristics of diverse peoples and cultures
g. Examine the major regional and global issues and relate them to the socio-political,
cultural, economic and technological factors
h. Appreciate the impact of scientific and technological development on society and
individuals

The GEILOs & CIE are the same as those of the GE programme of HKBU proper:
a. Communicate effectively as speakers and writers in both English and Chinese
b. Access and manage complex information and problems using technologically
appropriate means
c. Apply appropriate mathematical reasoning to address problems in everyday life
d. Acquire an active and healthy lifestyle
e. Use historical and cultural perspectives to gain insight into contemporary issues
f. Apply various value systems to decision-making in personal, professional, and social
political situations
g. Make connections among a variety of disciplines to gain insight into contemporary
personal, professional, and community situations

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