INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR PNETS 23 January 2006

This Session covers: The English Curriculum The special role of the NET in primary schools Resources & Professional Development

The English Curriculum

The Hong Kong Contexts Some facts and figures 759 primary schools & students (aided*, government, DSS*, ESF, private) * some schools have through-train system

Some facts and figures (cont) bissessional / whole-day schools 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. & 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. 830 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CMI / EMI Class size:

AM School MONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT 8:00-8:30CHI 8:30-9:00CHI ENGCHI 9:00-9:05RECESS 9:05-9:35MATHSCHII.T.ENG 9:35 -10:05MATHS I.T.ENG 10:05 -10:25RECESS 10: :55ENG G.S.MATHS 10: :25PUTENGMUSICG.S.MATHS 11:25 -11:30RECESS 11:30 -12:00ARTSG.S.PUTP.E.G.S. Extra- curricula activities 12: :30ARTSG.S.MATHSP.E.MUSIC Timetable of an AM Session School

Curriculum Guide English Language Framework - strands - targets Cross-curricular issues (see Handouts – pp II – VII)

Features of the CDC English Language Curriculum Guide (Primary 1-6) (2004)  Developing a school-based English Language curriculum  Using a task-based approach in learning, teaching and assessment  Introducing a variety of text types  Learning and teaching grammar in context  Developing vocabulary building skills  Learning and teaching phonics in context  Strengthening ‘learning to read’  Promoting a ‘reading to learn’ culture  Promoting assessment for learning  Making better use of dictation and setting meaningful homework

Reading Workshops Laying a good foundation for lifelong learning Developing in learners positive attitudes towards learning English Providing opportunities for learners to take an active role in learning Helping learners develop and practise reading skills through reading ‘real books’ Using real books of a variety of text types Taking up about 40% of the English lesson time Closely linked to the learning and teaching that take place in the General English Programme Adopting effective teaching strategies Reading as a springboard for the development of higher order thinking skills, creativity and other language skills Providing coherent and connected learning experiences for the children

Textbook Package -Textbook -Workbook -Grammar practice book -Listening comprehension -Readers -Guided writing -Project/Task-based book (Teacher’s Guide and support materials)

Typical language activities Reading Workshops (40%) General English (60%) - Reading Comprehension - Listening (eg Phonics) & Speaking (eg Poetry) - Vocabulary - Grammar - Dictation - Other activities

Special role of the NET School-based curriculum development Creating language-rich environment English Week (eg story-telling, competitions, drama) English Corner (eg games, songs, tapes and videos) Thematic activities (eg Halloween, Xmas, cross- curricular events) Music & Speech Festival (Nov – Dec)

Special role of the NET As a language adviser (teaching and assessment) for example:

LEXIS How do we describe this in English?

PRONUNCIATION How do you pronounce “B-e-c-k-h-a-m”?

CORRECTNESS Which of the following is correct? There is an apple and some grapes on the table. There are an apple and some grapes on the table.

Resources and Professional Development EMB =2365&langno=1http:// =2365&langno=1, eg Publishers,eg ng/online/index.asp ng/online/index.asp Tertiary Institutions,eg

Resource Packages Let’s Experience and Appreciate Poetry (LEAP) KS1 & KS2 Let’s Experience and Appreciate Drama (LEAD) Songs, Rhymes and Tales for KS1 & KS2 Phonics Multimedia Resource Pack Strategies and Activities to Maximize Pleasurable Learning Experiences (SAMPLE) Phonics in Action

Literacy Instruction For Teachers Promoting Quality Interaction in the Primary English Classroom Promoting Assessment for Learning in English Language Education at Primary Level Adopting Task-based Approach in the Primary Classroom Good Practice in Speech Activities Writing Packages (P1-3 & P4-6) Learning English is Fun - English Language Camp Activities for Primary 4 Students Using IT to Learn, Learning to Use IT Resource Packages The Magic of Poem Writing - Tapping Students’ Creative Minds

questions and experience sharing

Thank you very much! Happy Teaching & Happy Living in Hong Kong!