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NAME OF COURSE: ENGLISH FOR ORAL COMMUNICATIONCODE: OUM 1303NAME : TAN LAI SIMMATRIX NUMBER: 730313055286001CONTACT NUMBER: 016-8369791

HOW TO IMPROVE STUDENTS PERFORMANCES IN SCHOOLHOW TO IMPROVE STUDENTS PERFORMANCES IN SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTIONThe parents/teacher association is a body comprising of parents and teachers of an institution of learning who meet annually to discuss matters on the educational, moral and spiritual well-being of the students or pupils of a particular learning institution, either at the elementary or secondary school level.The more comfortable our children are in schools, the less worrisome we shall be as parents and as the old saying goes more heads are better than one, a PTA is very essential to cater for the needs of our kids to help them perform excellently both academically, morally and spiritually. The PTA is therefore essential to achieve these goals.

HOW TO IMPROVE ENGLISH? Grammatical Approach

English grammar rules should be taught conceptually in the students native language, with examples provided in simple English sentences that the teacher can translate back to the native tongue so that a solid parallel can be drawn. These grammar rules should be strictly enforced, and students should be allowed to practice proper structure and syntax through the use of examples and quizzes.

Aural Approach

The teacher might use visual cues such as objects to give the students something to associate the words theyre hearing with. Then, they will be instructed to speak the words themselves, coming to grasp vocabulary and basic grammar through hearing and speaking, rather than advanced instruction or writing. Teachers should not write the words theyre saying, and let the bulk of the instruction exist in dialogue.

English-Only Approach

Vocabulary should be taught first, as it is the easiest to grasp because it can be demonstrated with a visual aid. As the student builds vocabulary, the instructor can begin introducing abstract words and elements of the language, but without explaining or focusing on the actual grammatical structure. The complexities of the language will be learned inherently, with the student picking up on its patterns through practice and application only.

Translative Approach

English will be taught as a subject like any other, with different elements of the language such as vocabulary, grammar, syntax, speaking, reading, and writing focused on every day. This method will make strong use of notecards, where students can write English vocabulary and grammar concepts on one side, and then translate the word or idea on the back in their native language.

Explicit instructionHOW TO IMPROVE MATHEMATICS?

Involves teaching a specific skill or concept in a highly structured environment using clear, direct language (Note: also referred to as direct instruction)

Peer tutoring

involves two students working together on an instructional activity, periodically switching roles as tutor and tutee

Cooperative learning

involves students working together in small mixed-ability groups to maximize everyones learning

Project-based learningHOW TO IMPROVE SCIENCE?Students practice science in the classroom the way that scientists and engineers do. They work in collaborative groups to iteratively solve problems and explore challenges. Science and engineering practices are not just found in isolated inquiry activities, but permeate the entire curriculum.

Encourage science talk brainstorming

Provide students with opportunities to brainstorm ideas about science and encourage them to wonder and talk about the natural world. For example, teachers can help students learn about the process of science classification. Provide students with sets of objects with varying features like buttons or dried beans and ask students to work in small groups and discuss properties for grouping the objects. When groups share their categories with each other, students have an opportunity to experience science talk.

Engage students in instructional conversations

In instructional conversations, students have discussions with other students and the teacher on topics that are relevant and have meaning to them. The goal of this student-centered technique is not to get correct answers to test questions, but instead to explore ideas.

FRONTLINES OF EDUCATION

STUDENTS

STUDENTS

ENGAGE:PROJECT-BASED LEARNINGStudents go beyond the textbook to study complex topics based on real-world issues, such as the water quality in their communities or the history of their town, analyzing information from multiple sources, including the Internet and interviews with experts.Project-based classwork is more demanding than traditional book-based instruction, where students may just memorize facts from a single source. Projects can last weeks; multiple projects can cover entire courses. Student work is presented to audiences beyond the teacher, including parents and community groups.

CONNECT:INTEGRATED STUDIESStudies should enable students to reach across traditional disciplines and explore their relationships, like James Burke described in his bookConnections.Integrated studies enable subjects to be investigated using many forms of knowledge and expression, as literacy skills are expanded beyond the traditional focus on words and numbers to include graphics, color, music, and motion.

SHARE:COOPERATIVE LEARNINGWorking together on project teams and guided by trained teachers, students learn the skills of collaborating, managing emotions, and resolving conflicts in groups.Cooperative learning develops social and emotional skills, providing a valuable foundation for their lives as workers, family members, and citizens.

EXPAND:COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTAssessment should be expanded beyond simple test scores to instead provide a detailed, continuous profile of student strengths and weaknesses.Teachers, parents, and individual students can closely monitor academic progress and use the assessment to focus on areas that need improvement.

TEACHERS

COACH:INTELLECTUAL AND EMOTIONAL GUIDEThe most important role for teachers is to coach and guide students through the learning process, giving special attention to nurturing a student's interests and self-confidence.As technology provides more curricula, teachers can spend less time lecturing entire classes and more time mentoring students as individuals and tutoring them in areas in which they need help or seek additional challenges.

LEARN:TEACHING AS APPRENTICESHIPPreparation for a teaching career should follow the model of apprenticeships, in which novices learn from experienced masters.Student teachers should spend less time in lecture halls learning educational theory and more time in classrooms, working directly with students and master teachers.Teaching skills should be continually sharpened, with time to take courses, attend conferences, and share lessons and tips with other teachers, online and in person.

SCHOOL

ADOPT:TECHNOLOGYThe intelligent use of technology can transform and improve almost every aspect of school, modernizing the nature of curriculum, student assignments, parental connections, and administration.Teachers can maintain records and assessments using software tools and stay in close touch with students and families via email and voicemail. Schools can reduce administrative costs by using technology tools, as other fields have done, and provide more funds for the classroom.Online curricula now include lesson plans, simulations, and demonstrations for classroom use and review. With online connections, students can share their work and communicate more productively and creatively.

Reorganize:ResourcesResources of time, money, and facilities must be restructured. The school day should allow for more in-depth project work beyond the 45-minute period, including block scheduling of classes two hours or longer.More money in school districts should be directed to the classroom rather than the bureaucracy.Schools should not close for a three-month summer vacation, but should remain open for student activities, teacher development, and community use.

COMMUNITIES

INVOLVE:PARENTSWhen schoolwork involves parents, students learn more. Parents and other caregivers are a child's first teachers and can instill values that encourage school learning.Educators should inform parents of the school's educational goals, the importance of high expectations for each child, and ways of assisting with homework and classroom lessons.Schools should build strong alliances with parents and welcome their active participation in the classroom.

INVOLVE:PARENTSPartnerships with a wide range of community organizations, including business, higher education, museums, and government agencies, provide critically needed materials, technology, and experiences for students and teachers.These groups expose students and teachers to the world of work through school-to-career programs and internships. Schools should enlist professionals to act as instructors and mentors for students.

CONCLUSIONS

As teachers work to involve parents and community members, their relationships with children also tend to improve. With more time for each child, increased understanding, and a more exciting curriculum, children respond more positively to teachers.

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