1 chinese language curriculum for primary schools (p5p6) implemented in 2009 the singapore education...
TRANSCRIPT
1
Chinese Language Curriculum Chinese Language Curriculum
For Primary SchoolsFor Primary Schools (P5P6)(P5P6)
Implemented in 2009
The Singapore Education Service - Moulding the Future of Our Nation
Chinese Language Curriculum and Pedagogy Review Committee set up in Feb 2004 in response to changing home background of students. The government accepted all the recommendations in Nov 2004.
BackgroundBackground
Differentiated Objectives Differentiated Objectives for Range of CL Studentsfor Range of CL Students
All CL students: enthuse them to learn CL Majority of students: focus on oral
communication and reading; writing to reinforce language skills
Students with ability and interest: develop fluency in all four language skills and good understanding of Chinese culture
An essential group of students: achieve both high proficiency in four language skills and an intuitive understanding of culture and contemporary developments in China
Implementation Timeline Implementation Timeline for the Pri CL Curriculumfor the Pri CL Curriculum
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
2007
2007
2008
2008
2009
2010
5
P5P6 CL CurriculumP5P6 CL Curriculum
Curriculum StructureCurriculum Structure
P3 / P4P1 / P2
CL
+
Core Module
Bridging Module /School-based Module /
Enrichment Module
CL
+
Core Module
Reinforcement Module /School-based Module /
Enrichment Module
P5 / P6
FCL
+
Core Module
School-based Module
CL
+Core Module
School-based Module /Enrichment Module
HCL
+Core Module
School-based Module /Enrichment Module
HCL
+Core Module
School-based Module /Enrichment Module
HCL
+Core Module
School-based Module /Enrichment Module
P5P6 Framework
Chinese
Learning
Learning PointsPoints
Higher Chinese
Themes
Themes
CharacteCharactersrs
Points to Note for HCL Points to Note for HCL StudentsStudents
•Only required to purchase and use one set of HCL instructional materials
•Still required to sit for both CL and HCL papers for PSLE
•Still entitled to the HCL bonus points when applying to SAP secondary schools
10
Parent SupportParent Support
Parent SupportParent Support
Encourage children to speak to family members in Mandarin
Encourage your child to read good Chinese books Public libraries Audio books, electronic books Student Newspapers
Expose your child to good Chinese television programmes, e.g. cartoons
Parent SupportParent Support Tap on the environment such as road signs
and advertisements to engage your child in Chinese conversations during outings
Allow the children to learn through meaningful games
Parent SupportParent Support
Do not excessively correct children’s mistakes Build up their confidence Children are more willing to use the
language, and thus will acquire it better
14
Information on CL Information on CL Learning ResourcesLearning Resources
1. Syllabus for CL Curriculum 2007 [available only in Chinese]
2. Brochure for CL Curriculum
Information on CL Information on CL Learning ResourcesLearning Resources
3. Digital Instructional Resources (DIR) for the new CL Curriculum
4. Happy Town
5. The iFlashbook: an Online Interactive CL Textbook
Information on CL Information on CL Learning ResourcesLearning Resources
6. “Happy Reading Express – School-based Reading Curriculum Guide” ON SALE!(Singapore: Lingzi Media PTE LTD, 2008)
7. Recommended CL Supplementary Readers 2008 (Updated version)
Information on CL Information on CL Learning ResourcesLearning Resources
8. Thumbs Up: a CL Newspaper for Primary School Children
9. Schoolbag
Thank You