2013 Primary 1 Chinese Language

1. 2013Primary 1 Chinese Language A Modular Approach Greater customization and flexibility

2. Topics • The Chinese Language Curriculum • The Modular Curriculum Structure • Learning Resources • Portfolio Assessment

3. Pedagogical Approach 快乐学习 Enjoy Chinese Language Learning

4. Differentiated Objectives • All 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 4 language skills • display good understanding of Chinese culture

5. Modular Curriculum (P1-2) Bridging Module Core Module Students with little or no home CL exposure 20-30% (2/3 periods/week) 70-80% School-based Curriculum Core Module Majority of students 70-80% 20-30% Core Module Enrichment module Students with interest and ability 70-80% 20-30%

6. Before the Pull-out Model 部分时间分组模式 During classroom learning：

7. E S B C C C WITH THE PULL-OUT MODEL IMPLEMENTED 3 periods (P1) 2 periods (P2) 1unit 12 periods of core lessons

8. Student Grouping • Students will be divided into Bridging /Core / Enrichment groups after 1 term based largely on: • home language background • teacher’s evaluation of students’ language competency ( based on diagnostic checklist, classroom performance, daily communication, etc)

9. Learning Resource - textbook Core Module Main Passage Complementary reading

10. Core Module Language activities Listening and speaking activities

11. Vocabulary of Core modules Oral-Aural activities Bridging Module

12. Enrichment Module

13. Learning Resources • Spelling List ( HYPY to Chinese Characters) • L • nB • xiLng mAo • tLng xuQ 同学 • 上学校 Term 1 and Term 2 Term 3 onwards

14. Learning Resources • CL Word Flash Cards “字宝宝” • Write your child’s name at the back of each card • Bring what is needed for the term. Indicates Unit No, eg: HanYu PinYin Lesson 1, Chinese Lesson 1 林小丽（3） 1P

15. Learning Resources 1. eOracy Portal http://eland.edumall.sg 2. Subscription to CL weekly magazine “好朋友”

16. Learning Resources 2. Subscription to CL weekly magazine “好朋友” – www.ezhishi.net

17. Learning Resources 3. iFlashbook (Interactive Textbook) http://www.iflashbook.com.sg/

18. P1 Curriculum Programme Term 1: Hanyu Pinyin 汉语拼音 1 Feb (Fri) 5 – 6.30pm A Workshop for parents on “Guiding your child on Hanyu Pinyin” Term 2 Week 4 onwards: Learning of Chinese Characters Implementation of Modular Curriculum

19. Mother Tongue Fortnight • Term 3

20. On-going Process Skills tested: Listening Speaking Reading Writing Language Use P1 Formative Assessment

21. P1 CL Holistic Assessment

22. P1 CL Holistic Assessment • Listening Tasks • Appropriate response to listening stimulus • Speaking Tasks • Situational dialogue in authentic settings (may include the use of graphics stimulus and/or objects) • Simple questions and answers segment. • Reading Tasks • Able to recognize and pronounce / read aloud, provide appropriate response • CL: simple phrases / simple sentences / short paragraph

23. P1 CL Holistic Assessment • Writing Tasks • Spelling • Penmanship • Language Use • Hanyu pinyin practices • Sentence Construction practices • Rearranging of sentences practices • Topical Revision practices & proficiency tests (Grammar and Vocabulary)

24. P1 CL Holistic Assessment • Show & Tell • Show-and-tell (may include the use of graphics stimulus and/or objects) • Responding to questions from the audience (questions and answers segment – only the presenter is assessed)

25. Academic excellence through vibrant activities and differentiated programmes.组织各种强化、辅助活动促进学习 Craft Work Games Learning Journey Competition

26. Making CL Learning Meaningful and Engaging使华文的学习生动, 有趣, 有意义。 Role play Singing

27. Making CL Learning Meaningful and Engaging使华文的学习生动, 有趣, 有意义。 C L Room

28. P1 Enrichment Programme Term 1 Holidays: • Speech and Drama Camp • 19-21 March 2013 (Tentative)

29. Thank You