Introduction to NSS Liberal Studies

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A (Awareness)Aims of Liberal Studies*

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B (Broadening Knowledge & Perspectives)Aims of Liberal Studies*

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C (Critical Thinking Skills)Aims of Liberal Studies*

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Six modulesHong Kong Today

Modern China

Globalization

Public Health

Energy, Technology & Environment

Personal Development & Human Relationships

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GlobalizationModern ChinaHong Kong Today Interpersonal RelationshipsPublic Health Energy, Technology &EnvironmentIssue Enquiry

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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 listKidney1489Liver126Heart9Lung 2Heart-lung 2Cornea (pieces)* 400

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The Number of Organ/Tissue Donated **

Organ/tissue2000200120022003200420052006200720082009KidneyCadaveric41497342445053586587(1489)Living 19149768138128LiverCadaveric18233018202423282643(126)Living36374536563848414241Heart (9)6101157875610Lung (2)0130021112Cornea (pieces)* 166239295198230214244198211203(400)

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Enquiry QuestionsComparing 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**Source: http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/44/2010/01/14/73431_600.jpgWestern view

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

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How is LS learnt?*

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F.3 Liberal Studies**Bridging KnowledgeLearning methodsIndependent enquiry study (project)

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What parents can doCultivate childrens concern for people & issues around themDevelop reading habitDevelop thinking habit

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Concern for people and issuesCultivate childrens concern for people & issues around themDiscuss current issues with your childrenTry to see the issues from different anglesShare 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, booksAccompany your children to public library

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Develop thinking habitEncourage your children to express their opinions and ask questionsListen to their viewpoints and avoid making judgment too quicklyAppreciate their viewpoints and their willingness to expressCultivate 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

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*A:, (Awareness)

B:, (Broadening)

C:,, (Critical Thinking)

*A:, (Awareness)

B:, (Broadening)

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B:, (Broadening)

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***Ethical dilemma of Uncle fours tripletsDevelopment of Government Hill () Landfills

**Cultivate Generic skills*Show respect to your sons view and judgment on social issues when they have. Dont laugh and scorn on them. Your son is not as mature as you.Develop habit of news reading no matter languages, Chinese or English whatever suits. It is the habit that matters.Let your experience enrich and expand your son. But treat them as adult when you share. Dont indoctrinate.Broaden childrens horizonslet them know when their views change our thinkinglet them know that critical thinking does not mean criticising everything*