Post on 22-Jan-2021
Mother Tongue
Language
PRIMARY 1
CHINESE LANGUAGE
Outline
1) Revised Chinese Language Curriculum
2) Chinese Language @ OLN
3) Assessment Matters
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REVISED MOTHER TONGUE
LANGUAGE
• Enhancing the Teaching and Testing of
Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) to Nurture
Active Learners and Proficient Users
Revised Mother Tongue Language
REVISED MOTHER TONGUE
LANGUAGE
• Pupils to be able to use their MTL for effective
communication.
• Pupils to understand and develop their unique
identity through a deeper appreciation of
culture, traditions, literature and history.
• The majority of pupils to attain a good/high level of
competency in MTL, in both speech and writing.
Desired Outcomes
MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE
Active Users, Proficient Learners
Active Users, Proficient Learners
Introduced to the Primary 1 in 2015, P2 in 2016 and
progressively to Primary 6 in 2020.
Aims to develop students as proficient language users who can
communicate in a confident and effective way
APPROACH TO
TEACHING AND LEARNING
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Spoken interaction
Reading
Speaking
Written interaction
Writing
Listening
Revised Mother Tongue Language MTL Curriculum
Chinese Language @ OLN
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Curriculum
Teaching methods, school-based assessments will be
aligned to match the new format.
Rich & Diversified Teaching & Learning Resources
More class activities to enhance Communication Skills
Greater use of ICT and Interactive Resources
Programmes to help students achieve proficiency in
usage
Chinese Language @ OLN
ICT-enriched MTL lessons
• Use of media (video clips, movies)
• Use of digital interactive games
• MCOnline , ezhishi.net
Assignments (during Term and on Home-Based
Learning (HBL) Day
Assignments during school holidays (March, June and
September)
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Mother Tongue Language @ OLN
• Reading Programme
• MTL fortnight • Competitions eg. International Chinese Competition
for Primary schools, Singapore-Malaysia school bilingual Olympiad
Mother Tongue Activities
Assessment @ OLN
Formative Assessment (Assessment for Learning)
- In-class activities
- Discussions
- Homework & online assignments
Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)
- Formal examinations
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Holistic Assessment
Mother Tongue Language
Paper 1
Writing
To write a sentence for each picture
Paper 2
Language Use and
Comprehension
- Hanyu Pinyin
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
Paper 3
Listening
Comprehension
Paper 4
Oral
- Reading Aloud
- Picture Conversation
Holistic Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Oral
- Reading Aloud
Oral
- Picture
Conversation
Oral
- Reading Aloud
- Picture
Conversation
Oral
- Reading Aloud
- Picture
Conversation
Listening
Comprehension
Listening
Comprehension
Listening
Comprehension
Writing
Writing
Language Use and
Comprehension
Language Use and
Comprehension
Language Use and
Comprehension
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Practice
20% 30% 50%
Holistic Assessment
Writing
Holistic Assessment
Paper 2 - Choosing the correct Hanyu Pinyin - Writing the correct vocabulary - Choosing the correct character - Choosing the correct word - Cloze Passage - Comprehension
Holistic Assessment
Hanyu Pinyin
Holistic Assessment
Choosing the Correct Word
Holistic Assessment
Listening Comprehension
Holistic Assessment
Oral – Picture Conversation
Holistic Assessment
Parents’ Role
How you can help your child learn the Mother Tongue Language better?
Encourage your child to read Chinese books/ Read to your child
Encourage your child to speak in Chinese
Help your child with her daily works
Help to prepare your child for weekly spelling.
Check your child’s notebook for daily homework and teacher’s notes to
parents.
Check pupils’ bags and files regularly.
Ensure that your child completes her homework and hand them in
promptly.
Holistic Assessment
Making Chinese Learning Meaningful and Engaging
Thank you!