| SH |
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Mdm Farhana Fasalul Rahman |
| Vision |
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For all students of the school to be competent writers and speakers of the English Language and for all teachers to possess subject mastery. |
| Mission / Objectives of Department |
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Our Mission Statement
The department is committed to developing firstly all students of the school to be competent writers and speakers of the English Language so that they can appreciate the Language, especially meaningful literary works; and secondly, all the teachers of the English Language and/or English Literature to possess subject mastery and deliver effectively innovative teaching strategies. In achieving this, the school would be recognised as a hub for effectively innovative teaching of the subject(s).
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| Learning Objectives & Outcomes (Skills) |
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Students are expected to acquire certain learning objectives at various stages of their secondary school course. Generally, these objectives fall into four domains of learning:
Communication and Language Development
Thinking Skills
Learning How to Learn
Language and Culture |
| Targets for 2009 |
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The following would be targets set for the academic year 2009:
1. Establishing a comprehensive and rich curriculum with well-developed schemes of work and recommended resources as well as effective teaching strategies
2. Planning meaningful and varied supplementary programmes to ensure sustained interest in the subjects and holistic learning for students
3. Carrying out an array of assessment modes which accurately evaluate students’ learning
4. Conducting remediation to guide challenged students to meet expectations
5. Introducing innovative strategies in classroom teaching to ensure full participation from students
6. Developing professional skills in pedagogy among the staff |
| English Language & English Literature Teachers |
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English Language
Sec 1
Mdm Angelina Wee
Miss Fedora Teong
Mr Mah
Mdm To
Mdm Fazelinda
Sec 2
Ms Jeanette Tan
Mrs Anne Ang
Mdm Faridah
Mdm Siti Fatimah
Mr Khairyl
Sec 3
Ms May Kang
Mdm Rohana
Miss Faith Ong
Mdm Suharni
Mr Imran
Ms Juansa Cheng
Sec 4
Miss Angelina Tang
Mrs Saras Maniam
Mdm Suharni
Mdm Farhana
Ms Jacqueline Yew
Ms Juansa Cheng
Mdm To
Mr Khairyl
Sec 5
Ms May Kang
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English Literature
Sec 1
Miss Hannah Yeo
Miss Angelina Tang
Mdm Angelina Wee
Mdm Faridah
Ms Jeanette Tan
Sec 2
Mrs Anne Ang
Mdm Faridah
Sec 3
Mdm Rohana
Ms Juansa Cheng
Sec 4
Miss Faith Ong
Miss Angelina Tang
Mdm Farhana
Sec 5
Miss Faith Ong |
| Pedagogical Innovations |
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Music-English-Literature fusion programme (Sec 1’s)
Learning Journeys (All)
Use of Interactive Whiteboard for teaching of EL & Lit
Using Tablet PC in the teaching of EL (Sec 2’s)
Integrated Project Work with Humanities Department (Sec 3’s)
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| Complementary Programme |
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The main Instructional Programme will only be effective if complemented by the following:
1. Morning Programme
The morning programme stretches from Tuesday to Thursday every week of the school term.
1.1 Tuesday: Vocabulary
Students should purchase the Vocabulary compilation from the bookshop once the book is ready for purchase. Each week, a list of vocabulary words is scheduled to be studied and tested. As such, all EL teachers should spend 1 period per week prior to the Vocabulary quiz taking place on Tuesday morning, to go through the Vocabulary exercise with the class. This would ensure students understand the words before the quiz.
1.2 Wednesday: Journal Writing
As usual, Mrs Neo would prepare the articles and questions beforehand. Students would be given time to read and respond to the question by writing an entry in their journal. It is expected of all EL teachers to mark the journals of at least one class while some non-EL form / co-form teachers have also been tasked to do so.
1.3 Thursday: Reading
The Reading Programme would require all students to be reading during this period. Students are also expected to complete written tasks on their reading.
2. Night Study Programme (for Sec 4E/5N students)
This programme would most likely commence in end January or early February. Usually, all teachers of the department show support to this programme by volunteering to help out in a few sessions.
3. Shakespeare Lives Week & Speak Good English Week
Shakespeare Lives Week, also known as “Live (L)it Week”, is held in April while Speak Good English Week is help in July.
4. Competitions & Courses conducted by External Vendors
These are carried out on an ad-hoc basis.
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