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Chinese Language
Vision
To develop love & appreciation of MT Language & Culture
Mission
Every Child an Active Learner and Proficient User of MTL
Overview
The Chinese Language (CL) curriculum aims to develop students into proficient language users who can communicate in a confident, effective and meaningful way in real-life situations.
The CL curriculum aims to:
The CL curriculum aims to:
1) Strengthen Interaction skills
2) Enhance learning through greater use of Information & Communication Technology
3) Create an Immersive Environment to support language & Cultural appreciation.
Curriculum Structure and Key Programme
Level | Key Classroom Focus | School-Wide Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Primary | Han Yu Pin Yin Listening & Speaking Skills | Mother Tongue Fortnight Cultural Camp Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme Chinese Reading Programme Reading Awards |
Middle Primary | Spoken Interactive Skills Reading & Writing Skills | |
Upper Primary | Interactive Skills Comprehension Skills Writing Skills Language Application |
Pedagogical Approaches / Strategies
1. Oracy precedes reading & writing.
2. Focus on applying the language in real-life situations.
3. Use proficiency descriptors to motivate learners to progress to the next stage of learning
4. Greater use of ICT to engage learning & extends learning beyond the classrooms
Other Events / Programmes
1. Chinese New Year Celebration
2. Mother Tongue Fortnight
3. Cultural Camp
4. Structure Reading Programme
5. Engage parents in MTL E-Oral Workshop
