Abstract
The General University Requirements (GUR) is a component of the new 4-year undergraduate program at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This study examined students' views and experiences of the GUR using a qualitative methodology. Written comments of 240 freshmen, sophomores, and senior-year students with reference to open-ended questions on their memorable experiences in GUR study were collected. The qualitative findings suggested that students generally had positive views of the GUR in terms of its widely-adopted active and experiential learning pedagogy, useful and attractive contents, caring teaching staff, and rich learning outcomes. Challenges were also identified for further improvement of the GUR.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Soft Skills and Aspirations in Chinese Children and Youth |
| Editors | Daniel T.L. SHEK, Janet TY LEUNG, Joav MERRICK |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers. Inc |
| Pages | 243-262 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536140934 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781536140927 |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |