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

Register on OPAL2.0 by 16 March to join this programme for primary EL teachers on building effective practices to support diverse learners and strengthen literacy foundations.

Last updated 9 September 2026

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

Programme schedule and mode of learning

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	Tue, 20 Oct
Asynchronous Learning Period	Tue, 24 Mar – Fri, 17 Apr
Book Club	Ongoing

Registration

For enquiries, please contact:

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