PROGRAM IJAZAH SARJANA MUDA PERGURUAN (TESL) PENDIDIKAN RENDAHAMBILAN JANUARI 2012

COURSEWORK

PROGRAMME: PISMP (TESL) NAME:

COURSE: LGA3102 SEMESTER: 3

DATE SET: Short Coursework 1: Week 3

DATE DUE:Short Coursework 1: Week 6

Short Coursework 2: Week 7

Short Coursework 2: Part I – Week 9

Part II – Week 12

Part III – Week 13

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of songs and poetry and their values in the primary ESL classroom (1.1, 1.5)

2. Select and evaluate songs and poetry for use in the primary ESL classroom based on pedagogical principles (3.3, 3.6, 6.3, 6.6)

3. Adapt activities and materials for use in the primary ESL classroom for language and aesthetic development (6.1, 6.2, 7.1)

4. Plan and implement ESL lessons using songs and poetry (8.4, 7.2, 2.4)

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students should be able to:

1. prepare a portfolio of materials based on different songs and poems suitable for the primary ESL classroom. Justify your selection;

2. develop a teaching Kit which contains original or adapted songs that can be used in the ESL classroom;

3. design lesson plans based on the selected song and poem;

4. teach one of the lesson planned and document the implementation process with reflection;

5. write reflections on the experience of developing the kit.

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Short Coursework 1 – Pair (30 marks)

In pairs, you are required to develop a portfolio of songs and poetry for young learners for use in the primary ESL classroom. In your folio, you should have:

an appropriate selection of 4 songs and 4 poems (that covers various genres/types); a justification for each of the selected songs and poems.

Your justification should discuss how the songs and poems are selected based on the following considerations:

pedagogical principles; purpose with reference to the primary English language curriculum;

Your folio will be assessed on the following criteria:

justification of selection of texts; presentation and organization of the folio; accuracy of language.

Short Coursework 2 (70 marks)

Part I – Individual (30 marks)

Develop a kit which contains the following:

one song (of a duration of 3 – 5 minutes) and one poem; for the song, you may either retain an established tune and create your own original

lyrics or create your own tune as well as original lyrics; your song and poem must meet the requirements of the syllabus and the curriculum

standards of the primary ESL classroom; provide a brief rationale/justification for your selection.

one lesson plan for a duration of 60 minutes for each of the selected song and poem. your lesson plan should include worksheets, task sheets, etc. All teaching aids are to

be submitted together with the lesson plan.

Your kit will be assessed on the following criteria:

suitability of song and poem selected in relation to the lesson planned; originality and creativity of teaching ideas/activities designed; evidence of a gradation of activities that lead to successful learning of the intended

learning outcomes; appropriate and variety of teaching materials.

You may present the kit in the following ways:

in booklet form; in a ring file with clear separator; any other presentations which you deem to be effective and attractive

Part II: PBS 3 Task – Songs and Poetry in the ESL Classroom – Individual (30 marks)

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(a) Implement any one of the lesson plans prepared in Part I during your attachment in school for PBS 3. Document your implementation, taking note of the following:

lesson objective(s) achieved? strengths and weaknesses of the lesson; suggestions for improvement.

You are advised to ask a friend to observe your teaching and make notes using the checklist provided. (Appendix A)

Use the Documentation of Teaching-Learning Process template (Appendix B) to reflect on your teaching.

Your work will be assessed on the following criteria:

clarity of the documentation; ability to recognise strengths and weaknesses in lesson carried out; relevant/effectiveness of recommendation for improvement.

[20 marks]

(b) Prepare a 10-minute oral presentation on the lesson implemented in (a) above. Your presentation should include the following:

a brief description of the lesson carried out (mention of the lesson objective(s), curriculum specification/standard, language skill(s) focused is mandatory);

highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the lesson; state and justify your recommendation for improvement.

Your presentation will be assessed on the following criteria:

ability in recognising and reflecting own strengths and weaknesses in the lesson carried out;

suitability and effectiveness of the recommendation for improvement.[10 marks]

Part III: Reflection – Individual (10 marks)

Write a reflection which considers the following:

what has the experience of building the kit taught you about pedagogical principles in relation to using songs in the primary ESL classroom? (You may wish to include relevant literature and what you have learnt in Semester 1).

has the experience of moving away from the student’s desk to the teacher’s desk given you any new-found realizations or perspectives on teaching?

Your reflection will be assessed on the following criteria:

maturity of thought in reflections and perspectives sensitive and critical appraisal of the experience of building the kit organization language

Your reflection should be about 500 words.

It should be word-processed on A4 paper in Arial with font size 11, spacing 1.5 lines.

A GOOD ASSIGNMENT SHOULD SHOW

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1. clear and critical understanding of the task;2. originality in presentation;3. appropriate use of language.

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT

1. Cite the source of the text and any references you used, using the APA format.2. No duplication of assignments from other coursework is allowed.3. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.4. The cover page should have the following information:

a. Nameb. Index number and IDc. Class/Groupd. Title of Essaye. Lecturer’s name

5. You should adhere to the deadline. Without an approved extension of time, late submissions will be dealt with severely.

MARKING CRITERIA

The tasks will be marked against the marking criteria set for this coursework.

Prepared Verified by

Hj.Ideris b. Hj.Abu BakarComponent Leader

Head of Department

Date: 21 Januari 2013 Date: 08 Februari 2013

Appendix A

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Peer Observation Checklist

Date / Day: Time:

Class: Pupils’ Age:

The LessonLearning Outcome/Content Standard:

Curriculum Specification/Standard:

Objectives:

Theme: Topic:

Language Skill(s) Focused:

Language Content:

Make these observations during the session, and review with the observee in the follow-up meeting.Bil. Aspects Observation 1. The set induction.

2. The lead-in.

3. The activities.

(a)

(b)

(c)

Etc.

4. Closure.

5. Aspects for special comment.(Which part of the lesson you are particularly impressed with or dislike most? Justify your comment.)

6. Enhancing practice: what were the strengths and aspects of good practice?

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7. Enhancing practice: what aspects of practice might be enhanced, and how?

We agree that this is a fair record of the teaching session.

Signature of Observer Signature of Observee

Observer’s Name Observee’s Name

Date

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Appendix BDocumentation of Teaching-Learning Process

Stages Teaching-Learning Activities Implementation Reflection

Set Induction

- Teacher shows music video clip entitled ‘Que Sera Sera’ to pupils in the classroom.

- Almost 80% of pupils sing that song.- Pupils able to response to what the teacher asked.- Some pupils replied in their home language.

Pre- / Presentation

- Teacher displays the song

lyrics entitled “They Are My

Family” in front of the class.

- Pupils curious to know what is the function of the lyrics

- They are excited to sing the song.

While / Practice

- Teacher reads aloud the lyrics

and the pupils repeat it.

- Teacher teaches the pupils

how to sing that song.

- Teacher divides pupils into

three groups.

- Pupils create their own action

based on the song.

- There were 4 to 5 pupils having difficulties in

reading aloud

- All of them took part during the lesson.

- Some of them were not giving full cooperation

during dividing the groups.

- Teacher managed to cater this problem.

- Pupils produces creative action song.

Post / Production

- Teacher gives picture of a

happy family. Pupils colour it.

- Pupils showed their interest towards colouring- They managed to colour within the time given.

Closure - Teacher distributes task sheets.

- Most of the pupils able to complete the work sheets given.

- There were 2 pupils unable to fill in the blanks with correct words.

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