HKDSE liberal studies makes students more rational and inclusive, research proves it
Since liberal studies became one of the core subjects for senior secondary education, the discussion on the course has been never-ending. It appears that our “blue ribbon” supporters do not like the subject very much. On their pro-Beijing pages, they complain that immature students have become less patriotic because of the discussion on sensitive topics in the subject.
Liberal studies debate traps Hong Kong students in political combat zone
The researchers, after interviewing 2,896 Form Five students from 25 schools, found that the subject’s influence on pupils’ sense of national identity was insignificant. The figures also revealed that students who love the subject show greater rationality and inclusiveness than those who don’t like the course.
Pro-Beijing politicians opposed to liberal studies would be badly embarrassed if they read Yuen and Chiu’s text. The reality is that liberal studies cannot be used to fool students. Absurd actions to achieve “ignorance is power” in schools cannot promote patriotism at all.
Henry Wong, Kennedy Town