ELIS Conference 2017
12 September 2017
Catch up on the ELIS Conference 2017, where over 700 educators gathered to explore the role of English in a future-ready Singapore. Watch the keynote and panel discussion videos, and download session slides.
ELIS Conference 2017 was held on 12 September this year at The Star Performing Arts Centre and officiated by Mr Wong Siew Hoong, Director-General of Education, Ministry of Education Singapore. There were over 700 attendees comprising EL teacher leaders, school leaders, guests from MOE HQ and other ELIS partners. Mr Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings, gave the keynote address on the theme – ‘English in a Future-ready Singapore’.
Speakers
Panel Discussion Panelists
Watch the video of DGE’s welcome address video:
Watch the video of the panel discussion:
Concurrent Session 1 | 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Education Leaders
1A Education Leaders Segment (Session 1)
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
EL TEACHER LEADERS
1B Professional Learning for Sec EL teachers
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)
1C Writing for Sec EL teachers
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)
1D Reading for Pri EL teachers
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)
1E Grammar for Pri EL teachers
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)
1F Writing for Pri EL teachers
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)
1G Master Class on SCK & PCK
I am an English Language Teacher. So HOW?
Dr Tay May Yin, ELIS
EC CHAMPIONS
1H Professional Learning for EC Champions (Part 1)
Future-ready Professional Learning for Teachers
Dr Paul Doyle, ELIS
Concurrent Session 2 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Education Leaders
2A Education Leaders Segment (Session 2)
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
EL TEACHER LEADERS
2B Reading for Sec EL teachers
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)
2C ICT for Pri & Sec EL teachers
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)
2D Reading for Pri EL teachers
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)
2E Oracy for Pri EL teachers
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)
2F Writing for Pri EL teachers
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)
2G Master Class on Singapore Writing Institute
The Singapore Writing Institute: A Taster
Mdm Varalackshmi Hariharan, ELIS
Ms Audrey Lee, ELIS
Mr Amir Wahab, ELIS
2I Literature for Sec EL & Lit teachers
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)
EC CHAMPIONS
2HP Presentations by school EC Champions (Part 2) Pri
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)
2HS Presentations by school EC Champions (Part 2) Sec
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)