School-based Curriculum Features:

How Do We Realise Our Mission?

Bilingual curriculum

•       Child-centred activities and approaches

•       Learning through play

•       Learning how to learn

How Do We Learn?

·       Life skills – Self-care; Self-management; Courtesy; Self-discipline; etc.

·       Listening skills – Learning to follow instructions, Listening to stories and songs

·       Speaking skills – Sharing what they have observed, experienced or learnt; Voicing their ideas and opinions

·       Social Skills - Sharing and caring; initiate positive interactions; collaborate and work in teams; follow social etiquette

·       Reading Skills – Reading storybooks; decoding the pictures; reading letters they recognize, then words, and finally short sentences

·       Writing Skills - Fine-motor skills – Pre-writing activities

§  Learning how to form letters/numbers/characters

§  Pencil grip

§  Words; and Sentences

§  Form sentences from words

§  Create sentences/stories to go with their drawings

§  Exploration and discovery – Self-direct their own learning by exploring the learning centres, Observe and Record; Experiment; Question and Research for Answers; etc.

§  Creativity and Self-esteem – Through music and movement; arts and crafts; the Talent Shows and similar activities

§  Problem-solving skills – Through games; daily free play; interactions with peers; classroom discussions

• Moral Development / Character Education – Building a strong and ethical character
• Differentiating and choosing right from wrong
• Choosing to be kind
• Exercising empathy
• Taking responsibility for our actions and accepting the consequences
• Being truthful
• Willing to learn from our mistakes
• Accepting and respecting people who look different, or who have different opinions

•       Thematic Approach 主題教學 (integrating learning areas around a topic)

•       Lessons will be conducted with a certain theme as the base point, with each theme lasting for about 4-5 weeks

•       Themes will have content that is relevant and appropriate for their age and interests

•       Themed units are integrated and engaging

•       Understanding achieved in multiple ways

•       Builds on prior knowledge of students

•       Facilitates active teaching and learning

•       Teaches children how to learn (learning to learn)

•       Motivates children to learn

•       Project Approach

•       To be adopted for 4 weeks, usually in November

•       No textbooks used; no regular homework given

•       Parents are requested to support their children in their project research at home, and to bring any materials that the teachers ask for

•       No formal assessment taken

•       Enhances teamwork and team building skills (collaboration)

•       Gives more opportunities for children to engage in activities that are initiated by themselves

•       Develops skills such as: problem-solving, planning, observing, exploring, recording, questioning, interpreting and communicating

•       Learning is focused and deeper rather than wider

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