Visualising the Gazetteer of Xin'an County : an interdisciplinary instructional design of Hong Kong history integration in visual arts education /

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2025

Chow, York Hang

Hong Kong : The Education University of Hong Kong

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This research investigates the integration of Hong Kong history into visual arts education by visualizing the "Gazetteer of Xin'an County", a Qing Dynasty document, to enhance students' comprehension and engagement with historical narratives. This study focuses on the Interdisciplinary Instructional Design of gazetteer's story 《上宣慰司採珠不便狀》, which details pearl hunting in Tai Po. The narrative was adapted into a picture book featuring fantastical elements such as sea monsters, bridging historical events with contemporary imagination to captivate learners. Utilizing a qualitative methodology, the project designed an interdisciplinary lesson for five senior secondary school students. The instructional approach involved crafting a picture book and facilitating art appreciation and creation activities, where students reimagined sea monsters within modern Hong Kong contexts, drawing inspiration from surrealist techniques. Data were gathered via pre- and post-interviews, classroom observations, and analysis of student artworks, employing triangulation to ensure reliability. Findings revealed that the visual narrative significantly improved their understanding, transcending linguistic barriers and igniting curiosity about historical contexts. Student artworks demonstrated creativity and critical engagement, weaving historical insights with modern themes like environmental protection and social dynamics, reflecting personal and societal reflections

LG51.H43 cp BA(CAC)/BEd(VA) 2025eb Chowyh

https://educoll.lib.eduhk.hk/records/BK6bA1w4