Introduction of SAL

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SELF ACCESS LEARNING ( SAL ) Prepared by : Tcr Lin/SAL/2013

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OVERVIEWSelf-AccessSelf- access is a system which allows pupils learn at their own pace and timeusing organized learning materials and equipment.

Self-AccessSelf-Access Learning (SAL)Self -access learning (SAL) at the primary school level refers to independentlearning through the use of learning materials. It is linked to the prescribedcurriculum. Pupils are given opportunity to their own activities, correct andevaluate their own work as well as monitor their own progress.

IntroductionSelf-Access Learning (SAL) was first introduced and piloted in SRK SriKelana, Selangor Darul Ehsan in 1990. Since then it has been extended to150 schools in Malaysia. It was initiated by the Curriculum DevelopmentCentre, Ministry of Education, Malaysia.The contents of the book focus on an :Overview of SAL, Setting up a Self- Access Centre, Learning Materials andEquipment,Learners Training and SAL in Operation.Sample materials togive teachers and insight into SAL are also included.


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Objectives of SAL

to provide opportunities for pupils to learn how tolearn.

to cater for the pupils' individual needs andlearning styles.

to allow pupils to evaluate and assess their ownlearning.

to complement classroom teaching and learning.


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Main Features of SAL


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MATERIALS AND WORKSHEETS

Worksheets are essential in SAL. They are self-instructional and written oradapted based onthe English Language KBSR syllabus 1982.The pupils who use these worksheets are learning from them with theteacher as a facilitator.Therefore teachers have to be precise, clear and appropriate when writinginstructions.

The format of a SAL worksheet is given below.


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Preparation of pupils for SAL

Preparing the pupils to work independently or

with minimal teacher supervision would includetraining them to:read and understand instructional languageread and follow instructionsplan their own learning programmesmake them aware of their learning

strategiesmonitor their own learning.

" I f you give a man a fish, you

feed him for a day.

I f you teach a man to fish, you

feed him for a li fetimes."

Confucius (551-471 BC)


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DID YOU KNOW.

Initiative

Independence

A sense of

Responsibility

Self-directed learningInquiry research and

self-education

Problem solving

technique

Initiative

SELF ACCESS

LEARNING

DEVELOPS


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SAL IN OPERATION

"I know I cannot teach anyone anything.I can only provide an environment in which he can learn"

C. Rogers

SAL provides pupils the opportunity

and time to use SAL materials. Thepupils are allowed to Work at their own pace on any

topics. They decide and choose thematerials, equipment and assess their own work. SAL helps to

develop the pupils' language. To help the pupils identify their

learning needs.


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The Teacher's Role

to help the pupils identify their

learning needs. to prepare materials to organise materials in the SAC. to train pupils to learn on the own. to manage SAL periods. to provide guidance and explanation

to facilitate learning

The Pupils' RoleDuring a SAL period, pupils need to dofollowing:1. Decide what to do.2. Find the required materials.3. Do the activities.4. Correct and access own work.5. Evaluate and monitor own progress.


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SAL caters for the following:

Practice or reinforcement ofparticular skill learned in class

Elementary work for pupils withlow English proficiency to try andsucceed

Remedial work

Enrichment exercises

Special interests/needs

Organization of time.


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TO BE THE BESTRESOURCES

SUPPORTCENTER FOR

LEARNING

IN ENGLISH


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To provide additionalresources for learning inEnglish for academicpurposes

To provide a platform for

self access interactivelearning To develop confidence inthe use of English

To develop a communityof self-directed learners


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Plan, organize, and set goals based

on self-understanding Become aware of and draw on

personal and cognitive strengths

Link current education to long-term

goals

Become active and independentlearners

Make decisions for healthy andpositive outcomes

Continue to develop respect for

themselves and others, and

Appreciate the merits of hard work

and perseverance.

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