What have you noticed from level reviews? by Weihua Chen https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6 1)students' profile/learning gaps 2)how can we help to address issues arising? en-us 2021-11-16 04:57:49 UTC 2026-03-31 00:08:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Generally weak as a level. Coupled with the fluid situation, the Ls lack the time and opportunity to gear themselves for the WAs. Weak words recognition is highlighted many times. Interesting language games were introduced to inject love for learning. P1 teachers took the initiative to come up with resources to close the identified learning gap, however due to pandemic disruption, teachers did not have enough time to close the gap with the designed resources. https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907413920 2021-11-23 02:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907413920 Zero foundation at entry https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907421603 Ls may need support at entry level in P1 if we take into consideration zero/little foundation in MT. We need coach them in basics (phonics, pronunciation, sight words) in the first few months before moving on to engage them in the topics found in the curriculum. Only after they have mastered the basics in reading, they are able to appreciate the lessons better. Therefore, small group coaching is essential. ]]> 2021-11-23 02:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907421603 teachers mentioned it is good to pair up the HP students with LP student, as buddy. https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907435830 2021-11-23 02:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907435830 Assessment https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907437523 Assessment is based on the teaching and learning in the classroom. As for now, with the AfL that is going on in the classroom, im just wondering if the assessment is a fair one for the Ls espcially the mini test? From my observation it still seems summative assessment and perhaps we can look into this? ]]> 2021-11-23 02:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907437523 https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907437743 1) Generally students have weak foundation in the language. More time needed to focus on reading and speaking.
2) Structured practices to help the weaker ones and to follow up on their progress. HP students to help LP students in class. ]]> 2021-11-23 02:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907437743 Basic skills https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907439676 Some Ls need greater support in building their foundation. Hence, it will be good to look into DI on how to maximize the lessons and curriculum.]]> 2021-11-23 02:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907439676 Parents involvements https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907440845 For those students with very weak foundations, parents involvement is a very important help needed for them to close the gap. When communicating with these parents, generally the parents also don't know how to help their child, and they do not know what are suitable resources to access, and where to find them. We could give a list to parents on suitable websites and resources if parents needs.]]> 2021-11-23 02:59:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907440845 https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907496706 Many at risks children needs motivation and close monitoring. Suggestion: Gamification to motivate Ls. Teachers working closely with parents to monitor Ls progress. 
CUBS strategy is widely used across the department for the P2 level. 
Most of the at risk Ls have a few common traits, not speaking the MT language at home, lack the positive learning attitude in class. 
Due to pandemic, Teachers could not leverage on the class seating arrangement by pairing a stronger with a weaker Ls together regardless of their form class.

  ]]> 2021-11-23 03:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907496706 P2CL-will continue to use ‘KLRA”/ “CUBS”, based on their learning ability. Emphasizing of ‘CUBS’ in teaching comprehension OE in 2022. https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907496814 2021-11-23 03:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907496814 https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907498952 1) Students need more reinforcement especially in reading and writing. Strengthen foundation so that they are able to improve further in p3. 
2) Students benefit from repetition so its important to keep up with the strategies that the dept is using like CUBS]]> 2021-11-23 03:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907498952 Oral Skills https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907501083 We need to look into their speaking skills as it plays an important aspect in building the other skills (eg. comprehending the texts)]]> 2021-11-23 03:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907501083 https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907512898 Usage of CUBS strategy is essential in P2 as they will use higher thinking skills in compre in P3. Good to specialise in this for next year cohort. 

]]> 2021-11-23 03:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907512898 P3- Tamil/ For writing component, Introduction of journal writing, compilation of model essays and print it for students, so that they know the standard that is expected to score well. https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907539441 2021-11-23 04:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907539441 https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907539907 Words recognition is a common weakness across MP and LP. 
For writing, FAST strategy is used esp for the HP classes.

]]> 2021-11-23 04:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907539907 Motivation https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907541751 These Ls do not sit for formal assessment till P3. Hence, they might require motivation to chart their own learning. It is good to start it at an earlier stage of learning as foundation skills should be more or less built in P1 and P2. ]]> 2021-11-23 04:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907541751 https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907686400 KLRA was used among the HP classes.
FAST, 5W1H, 5 Senses were adopted for Writing. 
Working closely with parents to monitor Ls learning progress. 
Rewards Ls (gifts) whenever there is small success.
Learning attitude was not at optimal due to "no exam" mentality.
Story Mountain is introduced in ML writing.
Speech will be intro next year. 

  

 ]]> 2021-11-23 06:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907686400 P4CL continue to use FAST for compo writing. Continue to use KLRA for comprehension. Use prizes for motivation during games time activities. https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907686598 2021-11-23 06:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907686598 Using IMTL as a reading practice tools, it is good. https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907687178 2021-11-23 06:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907687178 https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907702166 Laid-back attitude because Ls told there's no exams & there's only revision paper. Some Lasallians did not maximise their potential when sitting for the paper. 

Story mountain (SM) strategy used in ML class with FAST & 5W1H already incorporated. SM will continue to be used in P5 to help ensure there's structure. 

Essential for Lasallians to "unpack" the different levels of questioning in comprehension (Bloom's Taxonomy) when they go to P5. Extended from KLRA. 

To work on dialogue writing & adding in of proverbs in compo to enhance compo. 

For oral, will get Lasallians to do vlogging for HBL assignments (during assigned HBL periods) to boost confidence in delivering speech. ]]> 2021-11-23 06:25:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907702166 It is the first and only time for the students to try on a full paper. With the separation of the question booklet and answer booklet, some of them not use to it, they write their answer on the question paper instead of answer booklet. Need more practices in P6. https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907777080 2021-11-23 07:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/dlsssg/m5ztf3s5ru66qcf6/wish/1907777080