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English Enhancement Scheme Strategy and Implementation Plan Lee Kau Yan Memorial School. Why are we applying for EES? EES=money + support EES=Catalyst for a better learning environment EES=a much needed resource. Students---more opportunities & wider exposure
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English Enhancement Scheme Strategy and Implementation Plan Lee Kau Yan Memorial School
Why are we applying for EES? EES=money + support EES=Catalyst for a better learning environment EES=a much needed resource
Students---more opportunities & wider exposure Teachers---more curriculum space Curriculum---further integration of formal & informal curricular
Existing Formal Curriculum • integration of 4 skills • teaching & learning strategies • adaptation of authentic materials • self-access learning • Language Arts
Informal Curriculum • regular English activities at school • an English-rich environment • English activities / competitions outside • school, eg. V-China online debating & • public speaking contest with • Sabah Tshung Tsin Secondary School • School Newsletter • www.leekauyan.edu.hk
Existing Formal Curriculum + Informal Curriculum (EES) Programs • Integration • A platform for Ts—Ss interaction • - Address the needs of students • - Enhance teachers’ capability
What programs have we chosen? • Three areas: • Language Arts • Short Courses - speaking & writing • On-line self-access learning program
Language Arts • Dramatic English courses • Chunky Onion - English Drama Features • Courses integrated into English lessons • Appreciation of western cultures • Fostering positive attitudes
Short courses Speaking • Workshops for Phonics/Phonetics • Workshops for Public Speaking • Workshops for English Debate Writing • Writing Workshops
Expected Outcomes • To enhance and strengthen the school’s existing English speaking environment and culture • Critical thinking skills • Teacher development
Online Self-access Learning Programs • Longman Interactive—S.1 to S.3 (more able learners) • English Builder—S.1 to S.3 • (less able learners) Features • Integrated into formal curriculum • Cultivate the culture of self-access learning • Address learners’ diversity
Speaking Listening Reading Writing • Dramatic English • Chunky Onion – English Drama • 3. Workshops for Phonics • 4. Workshops for Public Speech & Debate • 5. Typhoon Club Writing School • 6. Longman English Interactive • 7. English Builder – a 4-skill Interactive Program Language learning strategies: Motivated & independent learners
A Holistic Plan Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 • address the needs of students, teachers and school in a holistic and coherent way • build on the strengths established • foster an English-learning culture • ensure the sustainability of the impact S6/7 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1 (Students &Teachers)
Target Outputs • Qualitative Evaluations • Quantitative Evaluations • Public Examinations and NSS • Curriculum • Teachers’ Development