https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg Made with charisma en-us 2021-06-23 01:14:52 UTC 2021-06-23 05:10:05 UTC hello@padlet.com dparamananthan https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620974622 Strengths: Our programmes are visible.   We acknowledge the students' achievements (i.e. good writers).

Opportunities: We have many veteran teachers whom we can tap on for resources, knowledge and experience. Students are given lots of opportunities to showcase their talents -i.e. Book club, Morning Buzz, Podcast. Would be good to have a one stop resource bank for the different skills for the language.

Aspirations: More emphasis should be given to reading (i.e.morning silent reading time, teacher to read to students, sustained silent reading, SLs and KPs to read to students).Students should be exposed to different print types and genres, especially for the HP pupils.

Results: Students can keep track of their results for areas such as spelling, compo, SW and oral practice so that they can monitor their own progress. This can encourage self-directed learning. ]]> 2021-06-23 04:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620974622 ritawillis_selamat1 https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620974805 Strengths
- Having a variety of programmes
- Students are able to participate and contribute (e.g. Morning Buzz, Bookclub)
- Selfless sharing of ideas and resources
- Close-knit family :)
Opportunity
- Students embark on programmes like RWL (P2 &P3) and produce their videos on Powtoon independently.
- Students are "forced" to learn, be equipped and apply their ICT knowledge (Powtoon)
Aspirations
- Students to be passionate about learning the English language.
- More opportunities for students to be engaged in blended learning.
Results
- Acknowledgement and recognition of their effort and work by their peers.
- Students will be more IT savvy when doing English projects.]]> 2021-06-23 04:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620974805 hannah_tjoa_xin_ying2 https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975104 Strengths: Various programmes that provide opportunities for students' voices to be heard. 

Opportunity: Google Classroom as a form of collaborative learning where whole-class/peer feedback could be given efficiently.  

Aspirations: Have a standardized routine of how we make use of daily writing journal to engage students. Many of them struggle with writing, so it could be tapped on for fun creative writing prompts?

Results: Based on students' or teachers' verbal or written feedback. Displaying students' work in class. ]]> 2021-06-23 04:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975104 mawar_haron1 https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975211 Strengths: 
-  More avenues for students' development in various initiatives / (new) programmes (e.g. Students' Spotlight - RWL / Newswatch, ERP, ALP, etc)
- Team-spirited and dedicated / committed teachers within and across departments
- Clear directions and continued support / guidance from IP heads and SLs 

Opportunities: 
- Platforms to showcase talents (Morning buzz, school events eg. Hari Raya Celebrations, IFD, ELF)
- Technology to enhance teaching and learning for future ready skills and JoL
- Just-In-Time workshops for professional development (e.g. for HBL)

Aspirations: 
- Tap and enhance skills leveraging on students' strengths and interests
- More space for students to experiment and explore in class (e.g. debate)

Results:
- Ongoing feedback 
- Rewards / Acknowledgement / sharing of students' best work
- Time to celebrate - the present ;)

]]> 2021-06-23 04:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975211 https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975240 Strengths:
1) Giving voice to students (e.g. podcasts, Book Club, Open Mic, Morning Buzz)
2) Allowing students to be creative inquirers through programmes like Real World or Short Stories Series.

Opportunities:
1) Diversifying students' skills with multiliteracy programmes like video creation, scriptwriting, radio interviews, etc. The process of these programmes enables students to utilise their receptive and productive skills.

Aspirations:
1) Students as proficient learners and users of EL. As the English language is taking a foothold in their home environment, we should ensure proper use of the language in classrooms (and even CCAs). Reduce the urge to use Singlish when speaking to colleagues and students perhaps? (Guilty)

Results:
1) Improvement in students' use of EL after multiliteracy programmes (e.g. first planning of script vs. final script). Can consider recording their speaking/reading skills in the beginning stage and that in the final stage. ]]> 2021-06-23 04:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975240 https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975251 Strengths: 
- Students' participation in programmes.
- Emphasis on students' opinion and works.

Opportunities:
- Collaborative work via online tools
- Public speaking skills, video editing skills

Aspirations:
Emphasise on the greater goals of learning English Language well - to be effective communicators, readers and inquirers.

Results:
-  Recognition from their teachers and peers
-  Being able to appreciate and enjoy their works]]> 2021-06-23 04:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975251 saifulnizam_mohd_zakaria2 https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975344 Strengths:
Having a variety of programmes to expose pupils to core foci. One of them is giving voice to students. There are also good relationship to external agencies like the National Library Board to provide reading spport.
Opportunity:
For students to take over programmes to run on their own. A challenge but can be made a reality through interlevel planning. After the students do the talking, they can move to the next level, which is doing it.
Aspirations
Diversifying student learning to include managing skills of programmes to help others. Increase students' confidence and motivation to learn, help others to learn and apply language.
Results
We will know when we are succeeding when more pupils volunteer confidently to own programmes that will help other pupils. Pupils will start helping each other out in learning language without hesitation. ]]> 2021-06-23 04:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975344 toh_zhu_ian_juanita https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975502 Strengths: Diversity of programmes to promote student voice (e.g., Morning Buzz, Podcast, Open Mic)

Opportunity: Student-directed initiatives (e.g., With experience, students will be able to run the programmes.)

Aspirations: Joy of learning to be present in all the EL programmes

Results: Greater student involvement should be observed / High motivation levels of students.]]> 2021-06-23 04:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975502 mrsnicolelimteo https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975592 Strengths: 1)Strong emphasis on students' voice
2) Good variety of programmes and platforms for interested pupils to shine
3) Strong sense of camaraderie and sharing in dept

Opportunity: Talent development eg. public speaking/story-telling/hosting (more structured)


Aspiration: To help pupils self- actualise with JOL


Results: Feedback from parents, pupils
 

]]> 2021-06-23 04:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620975592 lee_siew_choo_jane1 https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620976109 Strengths: Different programmes that include students' voice, eg. Book club, Morning Buzz, etc.

Opportunity: Learn new IT/ video production skills

Aspiration: Students to have a good grasp of EL and be able to enjoy the language and use it effectively in their daily lives.

Results: Display of students' work, acknowledgment and positive affirmation of students' progress.]]> 2021-06-23 04:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620976109 https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620976724 Strength:
Different programmes to enable the pupils to show their inner talents.

Opportunity:
More ICT based lessons to enhance pupils' learning.
Doing research in class for a given topic and present it using ICT tools.

Aspirations:
To get the pupils to apply what they have learnt in schools through the different platforms to their daily life. (To be street-smart as well.)

Results:
Getting feedback from teachers and pupils.
Formative Assessments 
Finding the percentage of improvement by the pupil from the different assessments. 

]]> 2021-06-23 04:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620976724 https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620978290 strengths:
1. close adherence to EL syllabus, 21CCSO as our guide.
2. leveraging on ICT to accomplish our programs despite covid/school 'closure'.
3. we have strong ICT team to support our EL programs.

opportunity:
1. more student-centric initiatives
2. more student-for-student programs

aspirations:
1. world class standard English (our accuracy of words & EL proficiency is quite low. Teachers/staff are still inclined to singlish culture).
2. engaged & critical readers (many are not into serious reading, except for preparation to pass the tests/SA. If students are into serious reading, it'll be shown in their EL proficiency and content development.) (Q-any subsidized resources for students as some students are still reading the same books for many months of silent reading?)
3. wish to re-adopt SEED program in EL learning (as we once did a few years back).

results:
1. teachers' daily interaction with students- confidence level in speaking, reading, writing etc.
2. FA/CA/SA
3. R&R for specific achievement
4. achievements/awards at zonal/national competitions]]> 2021-06-23 04:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620978290 lew_ern_nah https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620978735 Strengths:
Variety of platforms for students to participate in the wider community. Acknowledgement of students efforts

Opportunities: Participation through the digital submissions e.g. Our Voices 

Aspirations:  To get more students to read voluntarily during the period before  school starts for all. At the moment, have to remind students to take their story books out of their bags.
Students to take charge of their own learning by using check lists

Results: Students to be motivated to submit work on their own initiative.



]]> 2021-06-23 04:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620978735 dparamananthan https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620988519 2021-06-23 04:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620988519 https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620997967 Strengths:
Mentors are always readily available and the department members chip in with their suggestions and ideas/ contribution willingly. Group projects have a clear direction/ focus, I.e. goals and objectives are accomplished effectively. Prevalent shared humour lightens the mood and eases burdens quite metaphorically and literally :)

Opportunity:

Excellence in the language and cognitive/ meta cognitive skills. Being holistic learners that quickly adapt to linguistic demands/ trends but remain rooted in the beauty of tradition and code switch effectively (I.e. knowing the difference between e-girl and virtual representation and when to use these terms interchangeably). Staying in the loop with current trends that would pique students’ interests and being able to relate (bridge that generational gap!) to them- establishing common ground. 

Aspirations:

Allowing our students to be able to wield language with ease effectively and holistically while enjoying the entire process. More activities that mask drills and practice/ interweave drill and practice into fun routines. Explore and adapt new pedagogies/ success stories into our teaching practice. Allow students to share their thoughts about the lessons and how we as their facilitators could help their navigation through the linguistic world.

Results:

Grades and genuine enjoyment of the lessons. Both qualitative and quantitative feedback could be conducted termly. Financial support in terms of literal resources (physical/ virtual) and emotional support when carrying out the programs. 

Results:]]> 2021-06-23 04:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ng_siew_hiang_sally/vdgauys2ckwwr7cg/wish/1620997967