1. Introduction to NSS Liberal Studies Liberal Studies

2. A (Awareness) Aims of Liberal Studies 2

3. B (Broadening Knowledge & Perspectives) Aims of Liberal Studies 3

4. C (Critical Thinking Skills) Aims of Liberal Studies 4

5. Six modules Hong Kong Today Modern China Globalization Public Health Energy, Technology & Environment Personal Development & Human Relationships 5

6. Globalization Modern China Hong Kong Today Interpersonal Relationships Public Health Energy, Technology & Environment Issue Enquiry Issue Enquiry

7. An LS lesson on Public Health Organ Donation in Hong Kong 7

8. The Waiting List for each organ Organ/ tissue Approximate numbers of patients on waiting list Kidney1489 Liver126 Heart9 Lung2 Heart-lung2 Cornea (pieces)*400 2015/9/17 8

9. The Number of Organ/Tissue Donated Organ/tissue20002001200220032004200520062007 20082009 Kidney Cadaveric4149734244505358 6587 (1489) Living19149768138 128 LiverCadaveric1823301820242328 2643 (126) Living3637453656384841 4241 Heart (9)6101157875 610 Lung (2)01300211 12 Cornea (pieces)*166239295198230214244198 211203 (400) 2015/9/17 9

10. 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. 2015/9/17 10

11. Political Cartoon 2015/9/17 11 Source: http://media.caglecartoons.com/media/cartoons/44/2010/01/14/73431_600.jpg Western view

12. 2015/9/17 12 Source: http://cartoon.chinadaily.com.cn/cartoonview.shtml?id=130114 China’s view

13. How is LS learnt? 13

14. F.3 Liberal Studies 2015/9/17 14 Bridging  Knowledge  Learning methods  Independent enquiry study (project)

15. What parents can do…… Cultivate children’s concern for people & issues around them Develop reading habit Develop thinking habit 15

16. 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 2015/9/17 16

17. 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 2015/9/17 17

18. 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 thinking Let them know if their insight really change your mind Critical thinking not necessarily judgmental in everything 2015/9/17 18

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