Dr. Lo Tin Yau, Joe

Associate Professor,
Department of Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences & Technology,
The Hong Kong Institute of Education

Presentation Topic:
Developing Liberal Studies curriculum: Issues and perspectives

Abstract:
The new senior secondary subject of Liberal Studies will be made a core curriculum starting from 2009. During the consultation period of the provisional curriculum guide, there have been lots of controversies and debates. This talk seeks to: i) analyse the issues and problems that face the new curriculum in teaching, learning and assessment from wider perspectives; and ii) suggest some possible alternatives and solutions.