EdUHK Hosts International Symposium on Financial Education Exploring Curriculum Innovation and Cross-sector Collaboration
The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) hosted the International Symposium on Financial Education on 22 April at its Tai Po campus under the theme Advancing Financial Education Reform · Empowering Student Financial Capability. The symposium attracted more than 100 participants from Hong Kong and overseas, including educators, teachers, students, parents and community partners.
In his welcoming address, Professor Li Wai-keung, Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at EdUHK, highlighted that financial literacy is an essential life skill for young people today. He noted that the symposium brought together global perspectives and local practices to equip students with sound financial capability and responsible decision-making.
Keynote speakers from different regions shared expertise on policy and practice in financial education. Professor Carmela Aprea discussed Germany’s experience in financial literacy assessment and curriculum design. Professor Christina Yu Wai-mui outlined the current implementation of financial education in Hong Kong schools. Dr Chiara Monticone from the OECD offered insights on school-based financial education in different countries.
The symposium also examined the role of artificial intelligence and digital tools. Professor Su Song explored human-machine synergy in financial literacy education in the AI era, while Mr Francis Lo shared how gamified learning and school-based programmes can strengthen financial education.
Three panel discussions covered the landscape and future development of financial education in schools, local school implementation strategies, and student and parent experiences. Representatives from participating schools shared how financial education has been integrated into classroom teaching, experiential learning and daily family life.
Delivering the closing remarks, Mr Daniel Lai, Director of HKJCFEP, said the symposium strengthened collaboration among stakeholders. He reaffirmed that the programme will continue to support cross-sector collaboration and school-based initiatives to enhance financial education.
