Meet The Parent 14th February 2014

MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION

2014

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SHARING COVERAGE

Introduction

Assessment Structure

Key Pedagogical Approach / Resources/ Programs

CCE

Safety

Expectations

Communication Channel

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Teaching in Anchor Green Primary for 5 years

Subject Specialty: Trained in EMS, Specialise in

Science & ICT

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE

ABSENCE ON PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

AND EXAMINATION DAYS

Absentees for PA/CA/SA are allowed to sit for the

papers within 3 days upon returning to school if they

are absent based on one of the following reasons:

Sick with a valid medical certificate

Having to attend to emergency family matters

supported with official document

Any other valid reasons (on a case by case basis)

upon approval by School Leaders on

compassionate grounds

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE

Performance and Semestral Assessment tasks

cover a range of skills and modes for a balanced

assessment

Pupils are assessed on listening, reading, viewing,

speaking, writing and representing skills, and

grammar and vocabulary

Performance Assessment tasks include Listening

Comprehension, Writing, Oral, Reading

Comprehension

KEY PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH &

RESOURCES

STELLAR

programme to develop the 21st century

competencies of pupils so that they become more

confident and effective communicators

uses rich texts to provide context

uses strategies such as Supported Reading, KWL

and Writing Process Cycle

supports collaborative and self-directed learning

KEY PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH &

RESOURCES

STELLAR Readers and Learning Sheets

Grammar Book

Listening Comprehension and Oral Book

Writing and Oral Pack

Non-STELLAR resources are also used to

complement the STELLAR resources and for a

more focused teaching

KEY PROGRAMMES

Communication and Presentation Skills

build pupil confidence and oral competencies in

communication

foster creative use of voice in different situations through

various activities

progression from P3 with more complex tasks and

activities

Speech and Drama with Trinity Guildhall Accreditation

for selected pupils

MATHEMATICS

KEY PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH

Concepts taught through the :

Concrete Pictorial Abstract approach

Use of manipulative to aid understanding

Lessons involved cooperative learning strategy

whenever possible

2 ICT enriched lessons per semester which include:

self-directed and collaborative learning

KEY PROGRAMMES

Math Olympiad training (Dates to be confirmed)

offered to selected pupils

Step up Programme (Dates to be confirmed)

remediation by teachers

offered to selected pupils

SCIENCE

KEY PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH AND

RESOURCES

Focus on Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) through the

5E approach (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate

and Evaluate)

Expose to Science Process Skills progressively

Resources include:-

LEVEL RESOURCES

P4 Topical

Level

WS

Process

Skill WS

Spelling

Activity

WS

Practice

Paper

Asknlearn

portal

SCIENCE KEY PROGRAMMES:

Green Finger Programme

(Growing seeds)

Model Making (Mini Research Project)

Create a conducive habitat for mealworms.

Water Education Programme- Create awareness on

water conservation efforts

Sony Creative Science Award 2014- Creation of a

toy with at least 1 scientific concept

(Booth in Term 1 Week 10)

Science Learning Journey

(Term 2 – NeWater / Science Centre)

MOTHER TONGUE

MOTHER TONGUE MODULAR APPROACH

The Modular Approach recommended by MOE is implemented from Primary 2 to 6 in Anchor Green Primary.

P4 MOTHER TONGUE KEY PROGRAMMES

Key Programmes

Listening and Speaking:

P4: A cultural camp is organized to encourage pupils to speak

Mother Tongue

Learning to read and write progressively:

Structured Reading Program: to cultivate interest in reading.

Writing skills: P4 are required to write picture compositions.

Higher Chinese: Pupils who achieve good result at

year end will be selected for Higher Chinese Class in P3

and P4.

CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP

EDUCATION

“Our Education system must…….. Nurture

Singapore citizens of good character, so that

everyone has the moral resolve to withstand

uncertain future, and a strong sense of

responsibility to contribute to the success of

Singapore and the well-being of fellow

Singaporeans”

Mr Heng Swee Keat , Minister of Education

CCE CORE VALUES

• Respect

• Responsibility

• Resilience

• Integrity

• Care

• Harmony

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL

COMPETENCIES SKILLS

• Self Awareness

• Self Management

• Social Awareness

• Relationship

Management

• Responsible

Decision Making

CCE CURRICULUM

2014 – P1 and P2 CCE is already being

implemented in Mother Tongue lessons

Subsequently, it will be rolled out to P3 to P6

EMPHASIS….

Cultivating CCE culture

Teacher- Student Relationship building

Family Time

Values In Action (starting from classroom)

Parents to reinforce the values taught in school at

home.

SAFETY

SAFETY IN PE LESSONS

PE teacher will check for unwell students before

the start of PE lesson

• Unwell students will be exempted from physical

activities. (students with medical certificates, letters

from parents, student's personal report and from

teacher's observation)

• All watches, wallets, badges or any foreign objects

are to be removed.

SAFETY IN PE LESSONS

During PE lesson

• Warming-up and cooling-down exercises will be conducted

before and after physical activities respectively.

• Teacher will allow regular access to water before, during and

after exercises to prevent heat injuries. (All pupils are

required to bring along their water bottles)

• Injured pupils will be attended to and parents will be

informed. (All PE teachers in AGPS are first-aid and AED

certified)

After PE lesson

• Teacher will conduct a visual scan and check to ensure all

pupils are safe and well.

EXPECTATION

EXPECTATIONS

Pupils are expected to have their Pupil’s Diary

everyday for the recording of assignments &

communication purposes

Pupils are to submit all assignments / deliverables

by the deadline stipulated by the teacher

Pupils to abide by the school rules stipulated in the

Pupils’ Diary

COMMUNICATION CHANNEL

COMMUNICATION CHANNEL

Pupils’ Diary

Email

Telephone conversation

Twitter (www.twitter.com/mrmuhaymin)

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