Information on NSS LS_ev2

New Senior SecondaryLiberal Studies(LS) : 

NSS Information Kit 1 New Senior SecondaryLiberal Studies(LS)

1992：Started offering AS-level Liberal Studies : 

NSS Information Kit 2 1992：Started offering AS-level Liberal Studies

Position of NSS LS : 

NSS Information Kit 3 Position of NSS LS LS helps students : A: deepen their awareness of contemporary issues, and develop positive values B: broaden their knowledge base and perspectives C: connect knowledge of different disciplines and strengthen their critical thinking skills

Curriculum Aims : 

NSS Information Kit 4 Curriculum Aims To enhance students’ understanding of themselves, their society, their nation, the human world and the physical environment To enable students to develop multiple perspectives on perennial and contemporary issues in different contexts (e.g. cultural, social, economic, political and technological contexts) To help students become independent thinkers so that they can construct knowledge appropriate to changing personal and social circumstances

Curriculum Aims (cont’d) : 

NSS Information Kit 5 Curriculum Aims (cont’d) To develop in students a range of skills for life-long learning, including critical thinking skills, creativity, problem-solving skills, communication skills and information technology skills To help students appreciate and respect diversity in cultures and views in a pluralistic society and handle conflicting values To help students develop positive values and attitude towards life, so that they can become informed and responsible citizens of society, the country and the world

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NSS Information Kit 6 Curriculum Framework Independent Enquiry Study

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NSS Information Kit 7

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NSS Information Kit 8 Self and Personal Development

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NSS Information Kit 9 Hong Kong Today

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NSS Information Kit 10 Modern China

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NSS Information Kit 11 Globalization

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NSS Information Kit 12 Public Health

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NSS Information Kit 13 Energy Technology & the Environment

Three stages of the IES : 

NSS Information Kit 14 Three stages of the IES Stage 1 Selection of study area / theme Collection of background information Confirmation of the question for enquiry Design of work plan and schedule Stage 2 Collection of data / other kinds of information Organisation of data / other kinds of information

Three stages of the IES : 

NSS Information Kit 15 Three stages of the IES Stage 3 Analysis of data / information Evaluation of different points of view Presentation of IES results, amendments according to feedback Writing up of study report, adoption of suitable ways to show the results of the study

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NSS Information Kit 16 Design of Public Assessment