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Experience Sharing onSpecialised Teaching in English
Language in Primary Schools
19.12.2005 & 5.1.2006
Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road)
Lany Lo
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Present Situation Teach three classes of English; one
P6 class and two P2 classes; altogether 24 periods ( 35 minutes each) per week plus one class period, two library periods and one period of Life Education
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Present Situation Most of the lessons are in the morning Tuesday and Friday afternoons are
reserved for meetings with the other two ST (Specialised Teaching) teachers to discuss subject matters
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Other Duties Deputy English Panel Chair Level leader of P6 As SET and teacher-in-charge of the NET
scheme Take care of the implementation of the new
curriculum with special attention to promotion of Reading Skills
Preparation for TSA
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Other Duties Set up an English folk song team and
prepare for inter-school singing contest
Plan, design and assist in other English related activities (e.g. Halloween Carnival, Speech Festival …)
Take charge of the Extensive Reading Scheme ( P1 – P6 )
Class teacher of 6E
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Gains Can concentrate all the efforts on
developing the subject in YCPS Make good use of the materials
and resources available Set up an image as an English-
speaking person and build up an English speaking and learning environment in school
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Gains More time for lesson preparation, exch
anging ideas / co-planning with other teachers in trying out new learning & teaching (L&T) strategies/approaches and task-based learning
More lesson observations (by the panel or peers) are possible
improved teaching strategies
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Gains Able to evaluate L&T and assess student
learning Can spare time to attend professional m
eetings, seminars and workshops Beneficial to personal growth and devel
opment of the subject in YCPS
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Gains Teaching two P2 classes (with the same
curriculum) enables me to revise the lesson plans and adjust the teaching method for the next class
Can try more diverse English activities e.g. verse-speaking, drama …
Use English almost the whole day good for professional development and self-improvement
Grow with students
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Losses Cannot teach my favourite subject, Mus
ic No longer the teacher-in-charge of acti
vities/performance related to music Sometimes feel the monotony of the w
ork (teaching only one subject)
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Students’ Feedback Try their best to adapt to the new
curriculum, new textbook and new trend of English learning
Prefer learning English through daily practice and welcome the enriched English language environment
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Students’ Feedback Most of them like reading
especially through storytelling or shared reading
Develop a good reading habit and some effective reading strategies: learning to read and reading to learn
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Parents’ Feedback Welcome the Specialised Teaching
Scheme High expectations of the scheme in
stimulating children’s interest in English learning English easily, joyfully and effectively
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Difficulties Very heavy workload due to - teaching 3 classes of English - marking piles of workbooks and exercise books - many related duties - many
meetings/workshops/seminars, mostly after school
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Difficulties Very heavy work pressure due to - great expectations from the school and colleagues - great expectations from parents and students - great self-expectations
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Possible Solutions More resources and support from the
Government Make the best use of the resources
available Good scheduling and planning for all
the meetings, workshops and activities Relax
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Roundup Enjoy being an ST teacher in English Regard every difficulty as a challenge Teach and learn at the same time, feel very
fruitful and satisfied Most rewarding moment: when students
talk to me in English naturally and SMILE they are improving and having fun
Specialised Teaching in English Language
Thank you !