LettersSend Hong Kong youth on Long March study tours
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President Xi Jinping has described the spirit of the Long March as “a vivid reflection of the revolutionary character of the members of the Communist Party of China”, thereby summing up the nation’s resilience.
National education for Hong Kong youth currently depends on classroom instruction. Although textbooks deliver fundamental knowledge, students’ comprehension might remain fragmented and abstract. They might encounter statements such as “the Red Army fears not the trials of the Long March” and learn about key events, yet they might not understand the sacrifice and perseverance involved.
Four areas warrant particular focus. First, study tours should pursue three complementary objectives: knowledge acquisition, emotional engagement and value formation. The design could concentrate on on-site instruction at revolutionary heritage sites. Comparing revolutionary base sites of the past and their contemporary development can help students understand the nation’s progression from hardship to renewal.
Second, patriotic education is most effective when it aligns with students’ cognitive and emotional development. Therefore, the implementation of a tiered study-tour system is recommended. Students should be placed in programmes designed for their particular age group.