1. Integrated Humanities & Liberal Studies

2. 1. Development  S.1 and S.2 (2006-07)  Junior version of L.S.  English as the medium of instruction Integrated Humanities in YWC

3. 2. Nature  School-based curriculum  Enquiry approach  Local and national dimensions  Emphases: student initiative, generic skills, values education

4. 3. Six Strands in PSHE 1. Personal and social development 2. Time, continuity and change 3. Culture and heritage 4. Place and environment 5. Resources and economic activities 6. Social systems and citizenships

5. 4. S.1 Syllabus 1.History of Ying Wa College 2.Map Skills 3.Urban Development in Sham Shui Po 4.Rights and Duties 5.PBL

7. In 1825

8. 5. S.2 Syllabus 1.Disney culture 2.Energy resources 3.China: Pearl River Delta and HK 4.China: Political development 5.PBL

9. 6. Assessments  Tests  Examinations  Project-based learning  Book report  Mini-project  Class performance …. etc.

10. Liberal Studies 1. Development  Compulsory subject in NSSC  3 rd Consultation (June 06)  Shift of focus: What and Why? ⇒ How to prepare?  Planning at school level

11. 2.Nature 2.Nature Interact with other NSS subjects

12.  Enquiry Approach  3 Areas of Study (6 Units)  Independent Enquiry Study (IES) for investigation & integration

13. 3. Units of study I.Self and Personal Development Unit 1 Personal Development and Interpersonal relationships II.Society and Culture Unit 2 Hong Kong Today Unit 3 Modern China Unit 4 Globalization III.Science, Technology and the Environment Unit 5 Public Health Unit 6 Energy Technology & the Environment

14. 4. Assessment  Public Examination - compulsory: data-response questions - optional: extended-response questions  SBA (School-based assessment) - Independent Enquiry Study (IES) - reading, research and personal experiences - written and non-written form

15. Parents ’ Role  Daily life  Broadened horizon  Social awareness  Generic skills Reading Thinking (e.g. multiple perspectives) Discussion Decision-making (reasoned judgments)

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