CHICAGO, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Through funding
and leadership from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust,
the University of Chicago Financial
Education Initiative (UCFEI) along with the Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Family Welfare
Society, and CoCoon Foundation have co-created the "Jockey Club
Financial Education for Students" project. Its aim is to provide
timely learning materials, teacher training, and relevant
supporting resources to ensure an inclusive school-based
implementation of financial education for upper primary school
students in Hong Kong.
The primary objective of the project is to equip young students
with essential financial planning capabilities, enabling them to
achieve long-term financial well-being and personal fulfillment. By
instilling financial knowledge, developing the right mindset and
motivation, and honing financial decision-making competencies, the
project cultivates a critical life skill that directly impacts the
students' lifelong financial capabilities.
The project is collaborating closely with local educators and
global experts. These partnerships empower teachers with
high-quality teaching materials, professional development programs,
and a vibrant teacher community. Furthermore, the project will
offer parent-child financial education workshops and seminars,
fostering a holistic approach to financial education.
"This is an amazing opportunity to collaborate with other
experts to develop and pilot high-quality, research-based materials
on an international level," says Rebecca
Maxcy, director of UCFEI.
The "Jockey Club Financial Education for Students" project
endeavors to transform the financial landscape of Hong Kong by empowering the next generation
with the knowledge and skills necessary for financial success and
personal well-being.
About the UChicago Financial Education
Initiative
UCFEI was launched in July
2016 to develop the tools, resources, and capacity to spread
robust financial education. The Initiative draws upon its expertise
in learning science, curriculum design, digital tool development,
assessment, and programming, as well as its experience with
schools, students, and families.
About the University of
Chicago
The University of
Chicago is a leading academic and research institution that
has driven new ways of thinking since its founding in 1890. As an
intellectual destination, the University draws scholars and
students from around the world to its campuses and centers around
the globe including the research center in Beijing, China and the campus in Hong Kong. The University provides a
distinctive educational experience and research environment,
empowering individuals to challenge conventional thinking and
pursue field-defining research that produces new understanding and
breakthroughs with global impact.
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