Elis Conference 2017: Concurrent Sessions

Why fix it if it ain’t broke?: Effecting Change in the Teaching and Learning of English Language 
Mrs Anba Saroja, Kent Ridge Secondary School 

Class Action Suits! The Trials and Joys of Teaching Again
Mrs Lucy Toh, Kent Ridge Secondary School 

Designing the English Language Curriculum and English Language Teacher Learning in a New Primary School
Mr Dennis Yap, Punggol Cove Primary School

When Teachers Become Learners: A Case Study

Ms Ann Cheo, Seng Kang Secondary School
Ms Nivashini Mohandasan, Seng Kang Secondary School
Mdm Varalackshmi Hariharan, ELIS

Teaching Without Research or Driving Without Watching the Road
Dr Christopher Ward, ELIS 

Download slides here - 1B-Professional Learning (Sec)-ELIS [PDF, 429.88 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Understanding Inquiry as Stance: The Journey of a Teacher of Writing

Ms Sumangalam Haridas, Tampines Secondary School
Ms Shen Simin Nicole, Tampines Secondary School
Mdm Shalini Damodaran, ELIS

Download slides here - 1C-Writing (Sec)-Tampines Sec [PDF, 986.04 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Erasing Blind-spots and Providing Action-based Corrective Advice in the Marking of Exposition Essays

Miss Luisa Ten Mei Fong, Anglican High School
Miss Yan Xiuru, Anglican High School

Download slides here - 1C-Writing (Sec)-Anglican High [PDF, 759.64 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Using Question-Answer Relationships (QAR) to Teach Close and Critical Reading Skills

Mdm Sanmuga Malar D/O Rathakrishnan, Princess Elizabeth Primary School 
Miss Chin Sau Lai, Princess Elizabeth Primary School

Download slides here - 1D-Reading (Pri)-Princess Elizabeth Pri [PDF, 1.93 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

The Power of Effective Questioning

Mdm Elista Tan, Cedar Primary School

Download slides here - 1D-Reading (Pri)-Cedar Pri [PDF, 462.92 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Using Question-Answer Relationships (QAR) to Teach Close and Critical Reading Skills

Mdm Sanmuga Malar D/O Rathakrishnan, Princess Elizabeth Primary School 
Miss Chin Sau Lai, Princess Elizabeth Primary School

Download slides here - 1D-Reading (Pri)-Princess Elizabeth Pri [PDF, 1.93 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

The Power of Effective Questioning

Mdm Elista Tan, Cedar Primary School

Download slides here - 1D-Reading (Pri)-Cedar Pri [PDF, 462.92 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

TAD: An Effective Tool to Help Students Develop Ideas in Writing

Miss Chia Soo Yin. North Vista Primary School
Miss Dashni D/O Ravindran, Si Ling Primary School

Using Visible Thinking in Drama Strategies for Skilful Writing

Ms Stella Fernandez, CHIJ Our Lady Of Good Counsel
Mrs Shiamala Gopal, CHIJ Our Lady Of Good Counsel
Ms Loh Lee Miang, CHIJ Our Lady Of Good Counsel

Download slides here - 1F-Writing (Pri)-CHIJ Our Lady of Good Counsel [PDF, 6.23 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

I am an English Language Teacher. So HOW?

Dr Tay May Yin, ELIS

Future-ready Professional Learning for Teachers

Dr Paul Doyle, ELIS

An Alliance of Four Critical Friends: Deepening Inquiry, Seeding Innovation 

Mrs Mary Seah, Tanjong Katong Girls’ School
Mdm Yasmin Bte A. Aziz, Hai Sing Catholic School
Mrs Wong Shu Xian, Hai Sing Catholic School
Ms Sukhjeet Kaur, CHIJ Katong Convent
Ms Chee Bee Phaik, Tanjong Katong Girls’ School
Mdm Muneira Daud, Ngee Ann Secondary School
Dr Tay May Yin, ELIS

Developing 21st Century Readers among Normal (Technical) Students 

Ms Caroline Patricia Thomas, Anderson Secondary School
Ms Jeyalaxmy Ayaduray, ELIS

Download slides here - 2B-Reading (Sec)-Anderson Sec [PDF, 4.93 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

READ@Clementi Town Secondary School (Whole School Approach to Reading) 

Mrs Teresa Chua, Clementi Town Secondary School
Ms Karen Sia, Clementi Town Secondary School

Download slides here - 2B-Reading (Sec)-Clementi Town Sec [PDF, 8.76 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Integrating the Use of Personal Learning Devices with the Teaching of Speaking and Writing 

Mdm Sarahlyn Cheng Yanling, Canberra Primary School
Mdm Kuah Hui Yeng, Canberra Primary School

Download slides here - 2C-ICT-Canberra Pri [PDF, 841.91 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Engaging Learners, Enabling and Enhancing Language-learning in the Classroom

Mrs Serene Ng, St Joseph’s Institution Junior
Mrs Chriel Chua, St Joseph’s Institution Junior
Ms Grace Lim, St Joseph’s Institution Junior

Download slides here - 2C-ICT-St Joseph' Institution Junior [PDF, 455.29 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Enhancing Self-Directed and Collaborative Learning through the Use of 1-to-1 Computing

Miss Nurkhalisah Binte Kassim, Ngee Ann Secondary School
Miss Elizabeth Eng Yan Ling, Ngee Ann Secondary School

Download slides here - 2C-ICT-Ngee Ann Sec [PDF, 1.21 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Instructional Practices of Teachers who Carry Out Explicit Comprehension Instructions in the Primary School Classroom

Mdm Foo En Ting, Grace, North Vista Primary School
Miss Wang Kaifen, North Vista Primary School
Miss Chong Yuan Ping, North Vista Primary School
Mdm Rose Iliyana Mohamad Said, North Vista Primary School

Download slides here - 2D-Reading (Pri)-North Vista Pri [PDF, 590.74 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Making Sense of Text: Enhancing Upper Primary Students’ Inference Skills in Reading 

Mr Leslie Lai Kuan Hoe, Innova Primary School
Ms Chan Siew Li Doreen, Woodlands Primary School
Mrs Shanti Marion Prakash, Tao Nan School
Mdm Wong Bing Sum, Radin Mas Primary School

Download slides here - 2D-Reading (Pri)-Innova_Woodlands_Tao Nan_Radin Mas [PDF, 345.21 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

The Impact of ‘Think-Talk-Write-Practise’ Strategy on Primary Four Students’ Performance in Stimulus-based Conversation 

Mrs Audrey Lee-Lim Ya Qi, Yishun Primary School
Mdm Aziana Aziz, Yishun Primary School
Mdm Geetha D/O V. K. Ramadass, Yishun Primary School
Mrs Justina A. Surash, Yishun Primary School

Download slides here - 2E-Oracy (Pri)-Yishun Pri [PDF, 1.58 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Use of Thinking Routines to Enhance Critical Thinking and Oracy in Students

Mrs Cecilia Peralta-Lee, Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
Mrs Rena Tham, Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)

Download slides here - 2E-Oracy (Pri)-Fairfield Methodist School (Pri) [PDF, 625.06 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Exploring Upper Primary Students’ Writing Using the STAR Framework as a Form of Feedback

Mdm Anissa Ferdaus Md Salleh, Tanjong Katong Primary School
Mrs Chen-Wang Seow Huey, Tanjong Katong Primary School

Download slides here - 2F-Writing (Pri)-Tanjong Katong Pri [PDF, 1.23 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Developing Motivation to Write through Journaling

Mrs Adeline Lynn Teo, De La Salle School
Mdm Koh Ting Ting, De La Salle School
Mdm Leong Foong Yee Irene, De La Salle School

Download slides here - 2F-Writing (Pri)-De La Salle School [PDF, 639.65 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

The Singapore Writing Institute: A Taster

Mdm Varalackshmi Hariharan, ELIS
Ms Audrey Lee, ELIS
Mr Amir Wahab, ELIS

The Use of Lesson Study to Prepare Students to Ask Purposeful Questions in a Poetry Socratic Seminar

Mrs Cheryl Wong, Methodist Girls’ School
Mrs Beatrice Leong, Methodist Girls’ School

Download slides here - 2I-Literature (Sec)-Methodist Girls #39 School [PDF, 1.42 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Digital Resources for Critical Appreciation of Literary Texts

Mrs June Henry, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team
Ms Indirani D/O Palaraju, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team
Ms Liew Wai Yee Janet, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team
Ms Zheng Kankan, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team
Miss Lee Yuling Jean, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team
Miss Leong Su Zhen, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team

Download slides here - 2I-Literature (Sec)-ELLB (Sec) [PDF, 943.89 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Developing Students’ Thinking and Literacy in the English Language and Art Classrooms

Ms Nur Ain Ahmad, Park View Primary School
Mrs Eileen Yap, Park View Primary School

Download slides here - 2HP-WSA-EC (Pri)-Park View Pri [PDF, 10.21 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Infusing Subject Literacy Support in English, Mathematics and Science Classrooms

Mrs Lata Menon, Gongshang Primary School
Mdm Widayu Bte Kemat, Gongshang Primary School
Mrs Lisa Choo, Gongshang Primary School

Download slides here - 2HP-WSA-EC (Pri)-Gongshang Pri [PDF, 8.84 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Infusing Language and Literacy Awareness into the English Language, Chemistry, History and Art Classrooms

Mrs Lee Hui Xin, Serangoon Garden Secondary School
Mr Ong Chee Meng, Serangoon Garden Secondary School
Mr Chiew Jing Wen, Serangoon Garden Secondary School
Ms Chia Ying, Serangoon Garden Secondary School

Download slides here - 2HS-WSA-EC (Sec)-Serangoon Garden Sec [PDF, 5.35 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

Opening up Talk for Learning in the Subject Classroom

Mr Jeffrey Sui, Gan Eng Seng School
Ms Shirley Tan, Gan Eng Seng School
Ms Vinodhini M Selveindran, Gan Eng Seng School
Mrs Tan-Ong Li Pei, Gan Eng Seng School

Download slides here - 2HS-WSA-EC (Sec)-Gan Eng Seng School [PDF, 773.03 KB] ↗ (opens in new tab)

How We Integrated Talk with Writing in the Subject Classroom

Ms Donna Koh, CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent
Mr Bryan Lim, CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent
Ms Audrea Cheang, CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent

Download slides here - 2HS-WSA-EC (Sec)-CHIJ St Theresa #39 Convent [PDF, 4.61 MB] ↗ (opens in new tab)