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Objectives |
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1.1 To enrich English language learning and teaching through: |
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a. Incorporating the four key tasks of curriculum reform viz., moral and civic education, project learning, reading to learn, and IT for interactive learning into school-based curricula.
b. Promoting life-wide learning.
c. Implementing task-based learning and teaching.
d. Catering for learner diversity.
e. Developing the creative and critical thinking ability as well as the ability to communicate with others.
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1.2 To create a language-rich environment by: |
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a. Providing greater opportunities for learners to use English for purposeful communication both inside and outside the classroom.
b. Making use of learner-centred instruction to promote learner independence.
c. Making use of literary and imaginative texts to promote critical thinking and encourage free expression and creativity.
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1.3 To develop the “reading to learn” culture through encouraging learners to read a wide range of materials with different subject content and text-types. |
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1.4 To develop generic skills, positive values and attitudes through implementing school-based curriculum design and teaching activities. |
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Overview of English Lessons
Levels |
Lessons co-taught by a local English teacher and native English teacher |
Small-group oral lessons with a native English teacher |
Lessons delivered by a local English teacher |
Total number of lessons |
P.1 – P.4
(per week) |
4 lessons
(NSEC program) |
1 lesson |
4 lessons |
9 lessons |
P.5 – P.6
(per week) |
3 lessons
(NET scheme) |
1 lesson |
5 lessons |
9 lessons |
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Parents' Guide to Effective Engliah Language Learning |
