1. Think Wide and Fly High for a Bright Future Slides before 1st Section Divider Presentation Outline A. Reasons for the implementing an English QEF Project B. Project Details Evaluation: Student’s Learning Effectiveness Challenges faced in the project Conclusions The Learning Programme Students work and photos

2. March 17, 2012 Presented by Miss Sau Lai Ng & Choi Sze Wong Baptist Lui Ming Choi Primary School Mr. Kenneth Liu Wiseman Education

3. pptPlex Section Divider Presentation Outline The slides after this divider will be grouped into a section and given the label you type above. Feel free to move this slide to any position in the deck.

4. A.Reasons for implementing an English QEF project B.Project details C.Evaluation: Students’ Learning Effectiveness D.Challenges faced in the project E.Recommendations

5. pptPlex Section Divider A. Reasons for the implementing an English QEF Project The slides after this divider will be grouped into a section and given the label you type above. Feel free to move this slide to any position in the deck.

6. To cope with challenges students face nowadays

7. a.English as a global language

8. b.Communicating with people of the world

9. c.Preparing students for studying in secondary schools

10. pptPlex Section Divider B. Project Details The slides after this divider will be grouped into a section and given the label you type above. Feel free to move this slide to any position in the deck.

11. 1. Needs assessment 2. Objectives of the proje ct 3. Target groups 4. Resources planning 5. The Learning Programme 6. The Learning Platform B.Project details

12. a.School Background b.Students Background c.Teachers’ Readiness d. Parents’ Expectations B. Project Details 1) Needs Assessment

13. a. School Background B. Project Details 1) Needs Assessment

14. b. Students’ Background B. Project Details 1) Needs Assessment

15. c. Teachers’ Readiness B. Project Details 1) Needs Assessment

16. d. Parents’ Expectations B. Project Details 1) Needs Assessment

17. a. To establish a lively and language- rich environment to encourage learning, thinking, and using English. b.To enhance students’ social awareness and generic skills to make connections across fields of knowledge. B. Project Details 2) Project Objectives

18. c.To develop a school-based curriculum to address learning diversity and promote teacher collaboration. d.To foster pupils’ development for self and life-long learning and teaching effectiveness through I.T. B. Project Details 2) Project Objectives

19. B. Project details 3) Target Groups a.To develop P.5-6 students ability and confidence in communicating in English, and incubate their awareness of social issues and multiple perspective thinking skills

20. a.Prepare project timetable b.Discuss and define the curriculum framework and courseware requirements c.Find sources and confirm developers d. Prepare School I.T. facilities B. Project details 4)Resources Planning

21. DateStageObjectives Implementation Activities Preparation Launch & Development Implementation & Enhancement Evaluation a. Prepare project timetable

22. B. Project details 4)Resources Planning I. Teacher Workshop II. Design Principles III. Key Learning Area IV. Learning and Teaching b.Curriculum Framework

23. B. Project details 4)Resources Planning I. Teacher Workshop

24. b.Curriculum Framework B. Project details 4)Resources Planning II. Design Principles Enjoyable Flexible Learning diversity and interests Connect between English Language and Social Issues Balance between breadth and depth in language learning Build on knowledge, skills, attitudes Prepare for Pre-S1 Enlighten and Engage students

25. B. Project details 4)Resources Planning III. Key Learning Area to think and communicate; to acquire, develop and apply knowledge; to respond and give expression to experience; b.Curriculum Framework

26. B. Project details 4)Resources Planning IV. Learning and Teaching Template Bite-size Variety Appealing Teen friendly topics Team dynamics b.Curriculum Framework

27. B. Project details 4)Resources Planning Copyright Experience Support c.Finding Sources and Developers

28. d. Prepare School I.T. facilities B. Project details 4) Resources Planning

29. pptPlex Section Divider The Learning Programme The slides after this divider will be grouped into a section and given the label you type above. Feel free to move this slide to any position in the deck.

30. B. Project details 5) The Learning Programme 3 modules: Songs, Social Issues, Popular Culture Language Skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Vocabulary, Suitable Language items (e.g. Simile, metaphor, etc.) Generic Skills: Communication skills, Collaboration skills, Creativity

31. B. Project details 5) The Learning Programme Blended Approach: Classroom Teaching ◦ Participation, Interaction, Creation Self-directed Learning ◦ Reinforce learning ◦ Auto-marking

32. B. Project details 5) The Learning Programme For each module: Activities : Classroom teaching is a blend of whole-class, group, and individual instruction. On the Web : It provides interactive self-learning exercises to reinforce previous knowledge and perform what students have learnt. Performances : Ongoing assessments should be conducted to monitor student progress. Each unit includes integrated skills development with more input in the beginning and maximum output (Performances) towards the end.

35. B. Project details 5) The Learning Programme Project Deliverable A school interface A school based curriculum Interactive Lessons & Assessments Teacher Resources Student Workbooks Teacher Guides Teacher Training

36. B. Project details 6) The Learning Platform http:// lmcp.wiseman.com.hk

46. pptPlex Section Divider Students work and photos The slides after this divider will be grouped into a section and given the label you type above. Feel free to move this slide to any position in the deck.

47. Students writing new lyrics for a song. Students working in the school computer room doing the online exercises.

50. pptPlex Section Divider C. Evaluation: Student’s Learning Effectiveness The slides after this divider will be grouped into a section and given the label you type above. Feel free to move this slide to any position in the deck.

51. a.By teachers’ observation 1.Students have more confidence in using English

52. a.By survey 2.Students’ motivation of learning English can be enhanced.

53. a.Result of the survey i. 54% of P.5 students agreed that the project could motivate them to learn English. 31% of them strongly agreed with that. ii.46% of P.6 students agreed that the project could motivate them to learn English. 49% of them strongly agreed with that. 2.Students’ motivation of learning English can be enhanced.

54. a.Result of the survey i. 53% of P.5 students agreed that the project improved their English language skills. 33% of them strongly agreed with that. ii.43% of P.6 students agreed that the project improved their English language skills. 51% of them strongly agreed with that. 3.Students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are improved.

55. b.By students’ academic results c.By teachers’ observation 3.Students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are improved.

56. Learning Effectiveness The programme is helpful in developing students’ ability in language and learning, and cultivate their attitude and awareness across knowledge fields. Teachers also reported that the programme increases opportunities for class discussion and helps students make sense of abstract issues. The programme lays a good foundation of students’ ability to enquire, explore and extend their knowledge, and prepares students well for their secondary education.

57. pptPlex Section Divider D. Challenges faced in the project The slides after this divider will be grouped into a section and given the label you type above. Feel free to move this slide to any position in the deck.

58. A.From students’ point of view B.From teachers’ point of view

59. pptPlex Section Divider E. Recommendations The slides after this divider will be grouped into a section and given the label you type above. Feel free to move this slide to any position in the deck.

60. A.Teachers workshop is a crucial. B.Students enjoy the readings and find them especially helpful as a summary to the multimedia videos presented in the class. C.Songs are their favorites