Professional Learning Programme on Strengthening Literacy Foundation in EL Classrooms (Primary)

How do I address the diverse needs of learners in my EL classroom? How do I strengthen literacy foundation in students who have language learning difficulties? What choices of learning experiences, teaching approaches, assessment modes, texts and EdTech tools can I make to address the varied learning needs of my students?

Overview

The objectives of this PLP are to:

raise awareness of KP, TLs & teachers of EL on addressing the diverse needs of learners in the teaching, learning & assessment of EL;
build knowledge of effective practices to strengthen literacy foundation in the teaching, learning & assessment of EL; and
exchange ideas, collaborate and network in a Networked Learning Community to strengthen literacy foundation in the teaching, learning & assessment of EL.

Learning Goals

By the end of this learning programme, you will be able to build and apply the following in the teaching, learning & assessment of EL:

Knowledge of Learners’ Needs
Knowledge of:

− Subject Content and

− Pedagogy including knowledge of effective practices to strengthen literacy foundation for the realisation of Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Knowledge of ELS 2020

Features of Programme/ Mode of Learning	Date	Duration
In-person Learning Session 1	Mon, 30 Mar	2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
In-person Learning Session 2	Tue, 28 Apr
In-person Learning Session 3	Mon, 26 Oct
Asynchronous Learning Period	Tue, 24 Mar – Fri, 17 Apr
Book Club	Ongoing

Registration

Register on OPAL2.0 using this code: EL-000366

Register by: Mon, 16 Mar

For enquiries, please contact:

Ms Cindy Woon (Academy Officer/Pedagogy) at cindy_woon@moe.gov.sg