Introduction to NSS Liberal Studies

Liberal

Studies

A (Awareness)

Aims of Liberal Studies2

B (Broadening Knowledge & Perspectives)

Aims of Liberal Studies3

C (Critical Thinking Skills)

Aims of Liberal Studies4

Six modules

Hong Kong Today

Modern China

Globalization

Public Health

Energy, Technology & Environment

Personal Development & Human Relationships

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GlobalizationGlobalization

Modern ChinaHong Kong Today

Interpersonal Relationships

Public Health

Energy, Technology &Environment

Issue EnquiryIssue

Enquiry

An LS lesson on Public Health

Organ Donation in Hong Kong

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The Waiting List for each organ

Organ/ tissueApproximate numbers of patients on waiting list

Kidney 1489Liver 126Heart 9Lung 2Heart-lung 2Cornea (pieces)* 400

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The Number of Organ/Tissue Donated

Organ/tissue 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Kidney Cadaveric 41 49 73 42 44 50 53 58 65 87

(1489) Living 19 14 9 7 6 8 13 8 12 8

Liver Cadaveric 18 23 30 18 20 24 23 28 26 43

(126) Living 36 37 45 36 56 38 48 41 42 41

Heart (9) 6 10 11 5 7 8 7 5 6 10

Lung (2) 0 1 3 0 0 2 1 1 1 2

Cornea (pieces)* 166 239 295 198 230 214 244 198 211 203

(400)

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Enquiry Questions

Comparing the data shown in Source A and B, what is the situation of organ donation in Hong Kong?

What are the causes of the situation mentioned in Q1?

Do you think that Hong Kong should provide compensation for organ donors? Explain.

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Political Cartoon

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Source: http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/44/2010/01/14/73431_600.jpg

Western view

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Source: http://cartoon.chinadaily.com.cn/cartoonview.shtml?id=130114

China’s view

How is LS learnt?13

F.3 Liberal Studies

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Bridging KnowledgeLearning methodsIndependent enquiry study (project)

What parents can do……

Cultivate children’s concern for people & issues around them

Develop reading habit

Develop thinking habit

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Concern for people and issues

Cultivate children’s concern for people & issues around them

Discuss current issues with your children

Try to see the issues from different angles

Share your experience and view

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Develop reading habit

Develop news reading habit (subscribe newspaper)

Encourage them to read different materials such as magazines, editorial, news commentary, political cartoons, books

Accompany your children to public library

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Develop thinking habit

Encourage your children to express their opinions and ask questions

Listen to their viewpoints and avoid making judgment too quickly

Appreciate their viewpoints and their willingness to express

Cultivate their confidence in critical thinkingLet them know if their insight really change your

mindCritical thinking not necessarily judgmental in

everything

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Thanks！