(a)根據課程發展議會訂定的方針，指導及監督有關通識教育科、跨課程文化元素，以及其他跨課程範疇的課程發展、策劃及檢討工作； (b)指導和監督上述課程的推行； (c)指導和監督學與教資源的發展和製作； (d)督導教師專業培訓課程的策劃和籌辦，配合上述課程的實施，以及協助教師發展學習型社群，培養他們的專業能力； (e)倡議及策劃與通識教育科課程未來路向有關的研究發展計劃，包括試行新課程模式，教學及評估策略的改進等； (f)就有關通識教育科課程、跨課程文化元素，以及其他跨課程範疇的課程事宜，給予顧問及專業意見； (g)向公眾闡明正確的信息，並取得不同持分者的支持； (h)指導、監督及管理通識教育組的行政工作及財政事宜； (i)參與相關部門/跨部門/非政府委員會的工作；以及 (j)就所有與通識教育科課程、跨課程文化元素及其他跨課程範疇有關的事宜，提供專業支援。

(a) to direct and supervise the planning, development and review of the curriculum relating to Liberal Studies, cultural elements across the curriculum, and other cross-curricular areas according to the direction laid down by the Curriculum Development Council; (b) to direct and supervise the dissemination of the above curricula; (c) to direct and supervise the development and production of learning and teaching resources; (d) to supervise the planning and organization of teacher professional development programmes in support of the implementation of the above curricula, and the development of teacher learning community for building up the professional capacities; (e) to initiate and plan research and development projects in relation to the future direction of the Liberal Studies curriculum, piloting of new curriculum models, and enhancement of teaching, learning and assessment strategies; (f) to act as consultant to and provide professional advice on curricular matters relating to the Liberal Studies curriculum, cultural elements across the curriculum, and other cross-curricular areas; (g) to explain proper messages to the public and earn support from the different stakeholders; (h) to direct, supervise and manage the administrative work and financial matters of the Liberal Studies Section; (i) to serve on related departmental/interdepartmental/non-government committees; and (j) to provide professional support on all matters relating to the Liberal Studies curriculum, cultural elements across the curriculum, and other cross-curricular areas.