Introduction-Education Proposal
1. The ‘3+3+4’ plan:
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3 years in junior high school
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3 years in senior high school
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4 years in university
2. Liberal Studies:
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Core subject in the new curriculum of ALevel Examination in 2008
What is Liberal Studies?
Aim: to link up knowledge of all subjects.
ECONOMIC
GEOGRAPHY
3 Aspects of study:
IS IT BENEFIT
TO HONG
KONG?
To think over……
Does Liberal Studies benefit students?
The subject itself:
•
The advantages/ disadvantages brings to
students
Is it advisable to include Liberal
Studies as a core subject in 2008?
Preparation:
•Teaching material
•Teacher’s supply
How did the schools respond ?
Include Liberal Studies as a
core subject in 2008
Include Liberal studies as a core
subject compulsorily
Support
20%
Against
80%
Support
18%
Against
82%
Does Liberal Studies benefit students?
Advantages > Disadvantages

To help students to build up their own
points of view,

To cultivate students’ critical thinking
skills,

To prevent students’ one-track approach
due to the specialization in secondary
subjects.
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To broaden students’ knowledge base,
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To increase student’s learning incentive,

To provide an integration of knowledge
of all subjects mutually,

To provide the future generation with
wider knowledge base, independent
thinking, creativity in a knowledgeoriented society.

To enable students to obtain a life long
benefits
No definite textbook of Liberal
Studies
Lead to strong contrast and
confrontation between Liberal
Studies and traditional subjects
Become a new burden to the
student
Unfairness may result as there is
no standard answer in assessment
of Liberal Studies
Is it possible to include Liberal Studies as a core subject in
2008?
NO
Obstacles in implementing Liberal studies as a core
subject in 2008:
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It lacks cautious planning in implementation.
2008-2004=4 years Time is limited
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It lacks a comprehensive training of teachers
shortage of teachers
Teachers cannot be trained within a limited period
of 35 hours
Conclusion
•
The inclusion of Liberal Studies should be postponed to
give teachers more time to prepare
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The government should carry out research to
work out what training best fits teachers
teaching Liberal Studies
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Government should provide more resources
and support for schools and teachers in
implementing the new education proposal
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Government should not make Liberal Studies
mandatory for A-Level Examination
Question Time!
1.
To what extent do you think Liberal Studies is beneficial to
H.K. students if it is included as a core subject in the AS-Level
examination?
2.
If you were the officials of the EMB, what measures would you
suggest to facilitate a smooth implementation of the inclusion
of Liberal Studies as a core subject in the AS-Level
examination?
3.
As a student, which suggestion do you prefer: to include
Liberal Studies as a core subject in Primary 1 or to include
Liberal Studies as a core subject in AS-Level? Why?
4.
Liberal Studies and specialized(traditional) subjects like Phy.
Chem.are confrontational in nature. How can students achieve
a better fusion of them in order to facilitate our study?
5. What are the possible ways to master the skills in
learning Liberal studies?
6. Are there any negative impact of Liberal Studies? Can
you explain with examples?