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The APEC-SEAMEO (RELC) International Seminar

Language Applications in Lesson Study Track

SEAMEO Regional Language Centre, Singapore

Dr. Chin Mei ChinCurriculum Development DivisionMinistry of Education, Malaysia

Ms Kwa Jin NeeTaman Putra Perdana National Primary School

Selangor, Malaysia

19 21 April 2010

Teaching Comparative Adjectives

(Year 3 English)in a Malaysian classroom:

Lesson Study Project


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OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION

Project Procedure

Project Experience

Reminders for Future Lesson Study Projects

Introduction


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Introduction

Teaching Comparative Adjectives (English Language)

Government primary school

1 researcher (MOE) and 3 English language teachers

Feb - March 2010

Research Methodology:

- Group Discussion- Classroom Observation

- Document Review

Instrument:

- Classroom Observation Form- Reflection Notes Guide

Sample: Three Year 3 Classes (age 9)- 3 Merak & 3 Merpati: Ms Kwa Jin Nee

- 3 Kelicap: Ms Norazian Mat Anuar


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25Feb

2010

Discussion on the lesson study project and

lesson plan for the project

26 28 Feb 2010

Write lesson plan (LP1) and prepare teaching

and learning materials - Ms Kwa Jin Nee

Researcher3 Teachers

Project Procedure


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2 Mac2010

- Analysis and

discussion of lesson

- Revision of lesson

plan and materials

- Write reflection

notes

- Use the lesson plan (LP1) for Class 3 Merak

- Observe lesson using a classroom observation form


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3 Mac2010

- Use revised lesson plan (LP2) for Class 3 Merpati

- Observe lesson using revised observation form

- Analysis and

discussion of lesson

- Revision of lesson plan

and materials

- Write reflection notes


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4 Mac2010

- Use revised lesson plan (LP3) for Class 3 Kelicap

- Observe lesson using revised observation form

- Analysis and discussionof lesson

- Write reflection notes

- Share lesson plan (LP3)

with other teachers


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Project Experience

Lesson Plan

Improvements

Reflections


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Lesson Plan


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Lesson Plan

Year: 3 [9-year olds]

Topic: Sea Creatures [Comparative Adjectives]

Goals: i. to understand and follow simple instructions such as

blow, start, stop

ii. to understand the concept of comparative adjectives

iii. to perform a simple chant

LOs: 1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple instructions to do something ormake something

2.1.5 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words clearly

2.4.3 Recite simple poems and sing songs with expression and

appropriate gestures

3.2.1 Recognise and read out whole words

3.6.4 Pick out words that show comparison


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Set Induction

GROW!

i. 4 pupils are asked to blow balloons

ii. Comment on the activity using

comparative adjectives

[e.g. size of the balloons]


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Presentation [Activity 1]

Vocabulary exercise

i. Some pupils will be given picture cards which they

have seen in previous lessons

ii. Each of them will take turns to show their picture

cards to their classmates and name the sea creatures

on each card


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I Am..i. Narrate a dialogue between two sea creatures

using figurines. Pupils listen.

ii. Question and answer session pertaining to

comparative phrases.


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Comparative Adjectives

i. Put up sentence patterns containing comparative

adjectives.ii. Explain concept:

- adding -er than

- doubling last letter and adding -er than


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Closure

Comic Strip: I Am..

i. Pupils complete the comic strip of the

dialogue I Am.


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Improvements


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Lesson Plan




blow, start, stop

ii. to understand the concept of comparative adjectives







3.6.4 Pick out words that show comparison




blow, start, stop

ii. to know different forms of comparative adjectives







4.3.2 Complete missing words in simple texts such as instructions,

directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories and other texts

[with guidance in the form of words and pictures]


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adjectives.ii. Explain concept:

- adding -er than





adjectives.ii. Introduce different forms of comparative adjectives:

- adding -er than


- replacing last letter y with -ier than


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Size of sentencecards used in the

first lesson

Size of improvedsentence cards in

subsequent lessons

Sentence Cards

Teaching Material


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Reflections


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Ms Kwa (conducted LP1 & LP2 and observed LP3)

It was very useful to have inputfrom the observers

[my colleagues and the researcher] to betterimprove my lesson plan. This lesson study project

could save teachers time as the prepared

teaching aids and worksheet can be shared. I also

discover that this Lesson Study method hasafforded me an opportunity to think deeper about

my own teaching strategy and methodology. In the

course of discussing with my colleagues, I was

able to come up with ideas to improve on my classinstruction, strategy, etc. In a way, lesson study

provides professional upgrading for each

individual as we are able to learn from each other

informally.


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Ms Norazian (conducted LP3 and observed LP1, LP2)

I am very happy and delighted to be involved in

this lesson study project. I learnt new teaching

strategies and skills during the first and second

observations. The group discussions help me to

adapt and produce new ideas in teaching to

make the lesson more interesting. It is also

good input for teachers as they can sit togetherand discuss better solutions for teaching

difficult topics.


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Ms Nor Azura (observed LP1, LP2 & LP3)

Frankly, I had significant reservations as the process began. We

were three teachers who had never worked together in terms of

teaching. I thought it unlikely that we would be able to create and workeffectively toward a common goal. I also questioned whether we would

have enough of a common frame of reference to offer useful feedback

to each other. We began with a rather fitful attempt at goal-setting. At

first, this activity felt hopeless but in retrospect, it was in fact the

perfect way for us to begin. As we talked of our dreams for our pupilsand the gaps that prevented their fulfillment, we were getting to know

each other. This discussion allowed each of us to share our visions and

frustrations, and it became apparent that despite our differences we

had a great deal in common. What seemed like something of an

aimless, philosophical discussion actually created the beginnings of thecommon ground from which we could work together. We also created a

pretty good goal - one that each of us found worthwhile and that we

were willing to extend ourselves to achieve. Clearly, the value of lesson

study is primarily in the process, the creating, the professional dialogue,

and in looking at a broader picture of what we do as teachers.


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Reminders


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One standard lesson plan may not be

workable for all classes. A teacher would

still need to adopt and adapt activities in the

lesson to suit the needs of the p upils in the

class.

Lesson Study is a continuous learningprocess

as it gives an opportunity to participating

teachers to emulate each others strong/good

qualities in teaching.

The Lesson Study method affords flexibility

in using the lesson plan.


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