1. Programme For Active Learning
s part of the Primary Education Review and Implementation (PERI) recommendations accepted by MOE in 2009, PAL was introduced to strengthen the emphasis on non-academic programmes for Primary 1 and 2 pupils. This is in line with a key desired outcome of PERI recommendations to balance the acquisition of knowledge with the development of skills and values. This is to prepare our children for a more dynamic future. Conducted within curriculum time, PAL modules provide pupils with broad exposure in two areas — Sports and Outdoor Education, and Performing and Visual Arts. It aims to facilitate the well-rounded development of pupils in the five learning domains (cognitive, moral, social, aesthetics and physical) and help pupils to develop social emotional competencies.
Activate the Minds,
Gracious Towards the Environment

2. What is PAL? Programme for Active Learning (PAL)
Objective: - To provide greater emphasis on non-academic programmes for all Primary 1 and 2 students - Holistic Education - Discover themselves and the world
The Programme for Active Learning (PAL) is a recommendation by the 2009 Primary Education Review Implementation (PERI) Committee to provide greater emphasis on non-academic programmes for all Primary 1 and 2 students. PAL is part of the curriculum and offered during time-tabled time. In PAL, students are exposed to varied and fun learning experiences in four domains: Sports and Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Students also learn socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision making. PAL nurtures confidence, curiosity and cooperation skills in students. The programme is rolled out via a phased-in approach and will be offered in all primary schools by 2017.

3. What is PAL? Part of curriculum
Pupils are exposed to varied and fun learning experiences
PAL is part of the curriculum and offered during time-tabled time. In PAL, students are exposed to varied and fun learning experiences in four domains: Sports and Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Students also learn socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision making. PAL nurtures confidence, curiosity and cooperation skills in students.

4. Outdoor Education (P1 & P2) Performing Arts (Music & Dance) P1 & P2
PAL
PAL
Sports & Games (P1)
Outdoor Education (P1 & P2)
Performing Arts (Music & Dance) P1 & P2
Visual Arts (P2)

5. 4 Key Components of PAL
Performing Arts (PA): opportunities to create, perform and respond; cross cultural learning
Visual Arts (VA): process and material exploration; possibilities of form and structure

6. 4 Key Components of PAL
Outdoor Education (OE): environmental awareness, adventure learning, authentic consequences
Sports & Games Education (SGE): non-sports specific, fundamental skills that are transferable to many sports

7. Programme for Active Learning
Characteristics of a PAL lesson
Experiential
Incorporates character development and social emotional learning
Variety of activities
Fun and enjoyable.
Experiential in nature
Encompasses learning in a creative way
Provides opportunities for children to create
Incorporates character development and social emotional learning
Variety of activities
Fun and enjoyable.
Learners to become: Confident, Curious, Collaborative

8. Sample OE Lessons – P1 Lesson 1 Games suitable for Outdoor Lesson 2
 First Aid
 Lesson 3
Preparing for Outdoors
 Lesson 4
 West Coast Park Outing
 Lesson 5
 Indoor Tent
 Lesson 6
 Knots
 Lesson 7
 Building an improvised shelter
 Lesson 8
 Cooking

9. Sample PA Lessons – P1 Lesson 1 Greetings & Gestures Lesson 2
Space, Movement, Energy
 Lesson 3
Shapes & Travelling
 Lesson 4
Expressing feelings in Movement
 Lesson 5
Stop & Balance
 Lesson 6
 Beat Echo
 Lesson 7
 Lines, Energy
 Lesson 8
 Get Creative

10. Sample S&G Lessons – P1 Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5
 Animal Movement
 Lesson 2
 Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
 Lesson 3
 Let’s Move Our Body!
 Lesson 4
 Exploring the jungle!
 Lesson 5
 Throw, Throw, Throw!
 Lesson 6
 Throw and Roll!
 Lesson 7
 So you think you can skip?
 Lesson 8
 Let’s have Fun!

11. Programme for Active Learning
Pupils learn
Socio-emotional competencies like respecting others and responsible decision making.
Students also learn socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision making. PAL nurtures confidence, curiosity and cooperation skills in students. The programme is rolled out via a phased-in approach and will be offered in all primary schools by 2017.

12. Programme for Active Learning
PAL nurtures
Confidence
Curiosity
Cooperation skills
In PAL, students are exposed to varied and fun learning experiences in four domains: Sports and Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Students also learn socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision making. PAL nurtures confidence, curiosity and cooperation skills in students.

13. Programme for Active Learning
PAL prepares pupils to be reflective learners
Be part of their learning, of their discovery and growth

14. Thank You