Experience Sharing on Specialised Teaching in English Language in Primary Schools 19.12.2005 &...

Experience Sharing onSpecialised Teaching in English

Language in Primary Schools

19.12.2005 & 5.1.2006

Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road)

Lany Lo

Specialised Teaching in English Language

Present Situation Teach three classes of English; one

P6 class and two P2 classes; altogether 24 periods ( 35 minutes each) per week plus one class period, two library periods and one period of Life Education


Present Situation Most of the lessons are in the morning Tuesday and Friday afternoons are

reserved for meetings with the other two ST (Specialised Teaching) teachers to discuss subject matters


Other Duties Deputy English Panel Chair Level leader of P6 As SET and teacher-in-charge of the NET

scheme Take care of the implementation of the new

curriculum with special attention to promotion of Reading Skills

Preparation for TSA


Other Duties Set up an English folk song team and

prepare for inter-school singing contest

Plan, design and assist in other English related activities (e.g. Halloween Carnival, Speech Festival …)

Take charge of the Extensive Reading Scheme ( P1 – P6 )

Class teacher of 6E


Gains Can concentrate all the efforts on

developing the subject in YCPS Make good use of the materials

and resources available Set up an image as an English-

speaking person and build up an English speaking and learning environment in school


Gains More time for lesson preparation, exch

anging ideas / co-planning with other teachers in trying out new learning & teaching (L&T) strategies/approaches and task-based learning

More lesson observations (by the panel or peers) are possible

improved teaching strategies


Gains Able to evaluate L&T and assess student

learning Can spare time to attend professional m

eetings, seminars and workshops Beneficial to personal growth and devel

opment of the subject in YCPS


Gains Teaching two P2 classes (with the same

curriculum) enables me to revise the lesson plans and adjust the teaching method for the next class

Can try more diverse English activities e.g. verse-speaking, drama …

Use English almost the whole day good for professional development and self-improvement

Grow with students


Losses Cannot teach my favourite subject, Mus

ic No longer the teacher-in-charge of acti

vities/performance related to music Sometimes feel the monotony of the w

ork (teaching only one subject)


Students’ Feedback Try their best to adapt to the new

curriculum, new textbook and new trend of English learning

Prefer learning English through daily practice and welcome the enriched English language environment


Students’ Feedback Most of them like reading

especially through storytelling or shared reading

Develop a good reading habit and some effective reading strategies: learning to read and reading to learn


Parents’ Feedback Welcome the Specialised Teaching

Scheme High expectations of the scheme in

stimulating children’s interest in English learning English easily, joyfully and effectively


Difficulties Very heavy workload due to - teaching 3 classes of English - marking piles of workbooks and exercise books - many related duties - many

meetings/workshops/seminars, mostly after school


Difficulties Very heavy work pressure due to - great expectations from the school and colleagues - great expectations from parents and students - great self-expectations


Possible Solutions More resources and support from the

Government Make the best use of the resources

available Good scheduling and planning for all

the meetings, workshops and activities Relax


Roundup Enjoy being an ST teacher in English Regard every difficulty as a challenge Teach and learn at the same time, feel very

fruitful and satisfied Most rewarding moment: when students

talk to me in English naturally and SMILE they are improving and having fun


Thank you !

Experience Sharing on Specialised Teaching in English Language in Primary Schools 19.12.2005 &...

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