Diversified strategies embrace technology and learn English for daily life

"In the AI ​​era, language ability is the key to opening the door to the world." Principal Hung Shu pointed out, "Bilingualism and trilingualism are key tools and foundations for students to learn and choose careers. We must not only cultivate students' bilingual abilities, but also let them learn to think, innovate and collaborate in English." S.K.H. Li Ping Secondary School has always attached great importance to the development of English. The school adheres to the teaching philosophy of teaching students in accordance with their aptitude and uses diversified teaching methods to promote life-oriented English education and enhance students' interest in learning English. The school also makes good use of innovative technology to cultivate students' independent learning habits and lay a solid foundation for the flexible use of English and technology in the future.

Daily English learning, multiple activities to construct context

The school integrates English into daily life through a variety of activities to create a rich language environment. For example, English extension activities are held during festivals such as the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival to expose students to English in specific cultural scenes; English musicals and drama activities are organized to enhance vocabulary use; and "English Thursday" morning meetings are held to introduce the cultures of different countries, or students read English news aloud to expand English application scenarios.

Foreign teachers also actively participate, communicating with students from time to time and assisting in the implementation of activities. For example, leading food tasting activities during lunch time, encouraging them to listen more and speak more through interactive communication, and improve their English conversation confidence. These activities not only provide students with diverse learning experiences, but also encourage them to use English in daily life, accumulate vocabulary, and gradually dare to listen and speak, and apply what they have learned flexibly.

Study abroad and look at the world to improve your overall English ability

In order to expand students' international horizons, the school organizes long-distance or short-distance overseas study tours every year, allowing students to practice what they have learned in a natural English environment. Earlier, the school launched a 16-day exchange tour to Australia, leading students to stay with local families, visit local universities and middle schools, take classes with local students, experience home economics, art and other courses, and use English as a tool for daily communication.

Principal Hung Shu pointed out that the study tour experience enables students to understand the importance of English and stimulates learning motivation. Even students with weak foundation are willing to take the initiative to use English to communicate. Students not only strengthen their language use, but also use English as a bridge to understand the customs and customs of various parts of the world and establish an international perspective. In the future, the school will continue to organize study tours to Singapore and other places to allow students to strengthen their comprehensive English skills in an immersive experience.

Australian delegation students share:

Henry: We had the opportunity to experience the local customs of Australia and travel around. During the communication and interaction, I improved my confidence and interest in English.

Hailey: During the experience in the local school, I took the initiative to communicate in English with the help of my Australian learning partners, and brought the experience back to school to share with my classmates.

Charlotte: My host family and local classmates were friendly and friendly, which made me more courageous to communicate in English and made many new friends.

English linked to mathematics, science and humanities, interdisciplinary collaboration and the use of English

The school promotes interdisciplinary teaching to allow students to experience the application of English in mathematics, science, humanities and other learning areas. The English subject collaborates with the four subjects of mathematics, history, science, and geography to design extended learning units for classes with higher English proficiency. Some courses and assessments are all conducted in English. Teacher Li Wancheng, the head of the English subject, pointed out that the subject groups jointly design teaching materials and reading materials to guide students in using English grammar in different subject contents, which will help improve students' applied English ability.

In addition, English subjects will teach relevant grammar and writing skills simultaneously with the progress of other subjects. For example, in cooperation with the Home Economics Department, students learn relevant English vocabulary during the cooking process; while the Religious Department guides students to understand the English version of the "Lord's Prayer". Interdisciplinary learning not only broadens the scope of language use, but also prepares students for further studies and transition to English-taught courses.

Interdisciplinary Reading Program Cultivate independent learning habits

Principal Hung Shu emphasizes that language learning is inseparable from reading.为推动阅读文化，学校推行跨学科阅读计划（RaC），由数学、历史、科学及地理科挑选相关英文文章供全校学生阅读，并设计初中及高中两套Google Form题目，训练阅读理解与延伸词汇运用。

The plan encourages students to read and complete questions independently after class, and gradually develop the habit of active learning. The school also provides extended reading materials covering festival culture and international issues to help students expand their knowledge and vocabulary while deepening their understanding of world cultures.

Technology and teaching complement each other to adjust teaching and improve efficiency

The school actively integrates artificial intelligence into English teaching to extend learning time and space and improve efficiency. The English team has introduced a number of AI tools to help students strengthen vocabulary and oral training. The AI ​​platform can simulate group discussions and provide personalized suggestions based on classmates' speeches, allowing students to practice speaking at any time. It is especially helpful for introverted or weak students to gradually build their self-confidence and encourage them to speak more.

In terms of writing, the AI ​​platform provides instant feedback to help students correct grammar and other errors, enrich content, and improve the quality of writing. Teacher Li Wancheng, head of the English subject, said: "AI can support students in additional practice, but the teacher's handwritten corrections and individual feedback are equally important, and can provide students with quality encouragement and guidance." AI analysis data also assists teachers in adjusting the depth of teaching, dually promoting the effectiveness of learning and teaching.

Taking care of learning needs, DSE compliance rate has increased significantly

Students at different learning stages and with different levels of English have different learning needs. In response to the needs of students, the English subject team pays special attention to teaching students in accordance with their aptitude. On the one hand, they split the four classes into five groups and introduced stratified worksheets to adapt to meet the learning needs of different classes. On the other hand, they set up extracurricular elite improvement classes and remedial classes to implement the strategy of top-notch students to ensure that appropriate care is provided in teaching.

For DSE candidates, the school is willing to invest additional resources and invite senior tutors to provide guidance on test-taking skills on weekends. The school’s foreign English teachers work closely with local teachers to strengthen oral training at all levels and share scoring criteria. They jointly design training content to help students master public examination skills. Complementing each other's strengths, we also share scoring standards with local teachers to assist students in practicing English conversation and help students prepare for the DSE English exam. With the support of the school, the students’ achievement rate in the DSE English subject last year also increased significantly.

Interesting English transition to help adapt to the new stage

In order to help new students adapt to middle school English learning, the school specially arranges English bridging courses, focusing on middle school English teaching models, problem-solving methods and teaching content, and teaching learning skills to consolidate students' basic English knowledge, such as grammar. The teaching team also breaks through the traditional framework and compiles teaching materials based on topics that students are interested in, such as animation, to increase learning interest. The course can not only consolidate the foundation, but also inspire students to use their interests to drive independent learning, establishing a good start for English learning.

Education professional development promotes excellence

Teachers’ continuous professional development is an indispensable part of coping with educational changes and meeting students’ development needs. The school is committed to creating professional development opportunities and space for the teaching team. The school has set up a joint lesson preparation day to encourage teachers to carry out professional exchanges, share knowledge learned outside school, and implement it into teaching. In addition, in addition to performance assessment class observation, the school has simultaneously launched a peer class observation system, arranging for each teacher to have at least one opportunity to observe and be observed classes every year, which focuses on teaching methods, teaching applications of new technologies, etc., to promote professional exchanges in teaching, thereby taking English education to a higher level.

Principal Hung ShuMessage: "Education is not about filling a bucket, but about lighting a flame. We are committed to allowing every student to discover themselves and connect with the world through learning."