Newspaper supplements and examinations : design of local liberal studies newspaper supplements in relation to Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education liberal studies examination

Abstract

Examination design of HKDSE Liberal Studies and Ming Pao Liberal Studies newspaper supplement were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative content analysis to identify the design of content of two sources. As newspaper may be a useful educational tool in learning Liberal Studies when there was no designation of LS textbooks. The inquiry revealed no difference between the combination of elements to be examined in the public examination, yet different in frequency of the elements appeared. The findings also identified possible impact of the wordings used in the newspaper supplement on student’s learning and reinforcement of the examination-oriented culture.