Integrated HumanitiesIntegrated Humanities

& Liberal Studies& Liberal Studies

1. Development1. Development

S.1 and S.2 (2006-07) Junior version of L.S. English as the medium of instruction

Integrated Humanities in YWCIntegrated Humanities in YWC

2. Nature2. Nature

School-based curriculum Enquiry approach Local and national dimensions Emphases: student initiative, generic skills, values education

3. Six Strands in PSHE3. Six Strands in PSHE

1. Personal and social development2. Time, continuity and change3. Culture and heritage4. Place and environment5. Resources and economic activities6. Social systems and citizenships

4. S.1 Syllabus4. S.1 Syllabus

1. History of Ying Wa College2. Map Skills3. Urban Development in

Sham Shui Po4. Rights and Duties5. PBL

In 1825

5. S.2 Syllabus5. S.2 Syllabus

1. Disney culture2. Energy resources3. China: Pearl River Delta and HK4. China: Political development5. PBL

6. Assessments6. Assessments

Tests Examinations Project-based learning Book report Mini-project Class performance …. etc.

Liberal StudiesLiberal Studies

1. Development1. Development

Compulsory subject in NSSC 3rd Consultation (June 06) Shift of focus:

What and Why? ⇒ How to prepare? Planning at school level

2.2. NatureNature Interact with

other NSS subjects

Enquiry Approach 3 Areas of Study (6 Units) Independent Enquiry Study

(IES) for investigation &

integration

3. Units of study3. Units of study

I. Self and Personal Development Unit 1 Personal Development and

Interpersonal relationshipsII. Society and Culture

Unit 2 Hong Kong TodayUnit 3 Modern ChinaUnit 4 Globalization

III. Science, Technology and the EnvironmentUnit 5 Public HealthUnit 6 Energy Technology & the Environment

4. Assessment4. 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

Parents’ RoleParents’ Role

Daily life Broadened horizon Social awareness Generic skills

Reading Thinking (e.g. multiple perspectives) Discussion Decision-making (reasoned judgments)

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