High participation. High interaction. High thinking, the whole school promotes independent learning and integrates English into life naturally

In the process of language learning, "Language Acquisition" attaches primary importance to contextual learning, advocating that environmental stimulation can effectively increase opportunities for learning and applying language, and lay a good foundation for students in the language. S.K.H. Yautong Kei Hin Primary School Apply professional theories as the basis and actively optimize the course content. It not only adds extensive reading and e-learning elements to the school-based courses, but also supplements them with special English activities to comprehensively create an English context. It is committed to making English teaching three-dimensional and runs through the process of self-study, thinking, exploration, innovation and application, so that students can gain opportunities to apply what they have learned in a rich and varied learning experience.

Break the traditional framework and implement spiral learning

Principal So Wing-si has served as the English subject director and academic director for many years, and was also seconded to the Foreign English Teacher Section of the Education Bureau. Summarizing her past experience, she believes that "spiral learning" is better than traditional "straight-line learning". It changes from the old-style learning of English grammar and new words to a step-by-step reading learning, allowing students to apply what they have learned in different situations, deepening the difficulty through continuous review, and laying a solid foundation. Principal Su pointed out: "The teaching team designs step-by-step reading courses based on students' learning needs, covering different areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The courses will also be tailored according to educational trends and introduce diversified learning elements to achieve 'learn in time and gain something'."

Reading not only helps students build an English vocabulary library, but also breaks down subject boundaries, establishes a grand view of knowledge, and makes knowledge integrated. Therefore, the English curriculum in junior high schools focuses first on "Learn to read". Foreign English teachers use the "school-based Pinyin course" to help students develop the basic skills of Pinyin and Pinyin. In the third grade, "Guided Reading" is added. Foreign English teachers will lead students to use reading strategies and guide them to build structured thinking skills. At the upper primary school level, when students have mastered good reading skills, the focus of the curriculum will be elevated from "Learn to read" to "Read to learn." Multimodal texts will be studied in class, and students are encouraged to use interdisciplinary English reading materials to explore in depth different world issues, such as the conservation of endangered animals, climate change and water resources, through group discussions, project studies and other collaborative forms, so as to enrich what they have learned, inspire thinking and build an international perspective.

Parent-child "pleasure" reading has no boundaries, and you can enjoy the "e-book sea"

In addition to comprehensive reading courses, the school also keeps pace with the times and is committed to promoting the online English reading platform "Raz-kids" to encourage students to establish the habit of home reading. In addition, different reading activities such as "Book Day", "My piggy bank", "English passport" and "Reading KING or QUEEN" encourage students and parents to read together and extend English learning to daily life, so as to enjoy the fun of indulging in books together.

There are wonderful ways to learn independently, "4A" good ways to learn

"Aim ⇨ Act ⇨ > Adjust ⇨ Apply"
(Goal ⇨ Action ⇨ Adjust ⇨ Apply)

Create a "Multiple Intelligence Self-Study Center" and make good use of electronic learning materials for self-study resources

The school fully understands the importance of independent learning to lifelong learning, and therefore carefully prepares a series of special activities to gradually improve students' self-learning attitude. For example, the school-based "Oil-based Self-Study Goal Go Grow" program is designed to teach students to set personal goals, formulate strategies and implement them, and finally learn to review the results and reflect. Foreign English teachers, local English teachers and "English Ambassadors" also organize extracurricular English activities at the "Multiple Intelligence Self-Study Center" from time to time, such as "Reading Buddy", "Shooting Star", etc., to simultaneously improve English skills.

With the rapid development of science and technology, in order to cultivate students' spirit of always pursuing excellence, being willing to change and being brave in innovation, the teaching team not only teaches the key to self-study, but also introduces online learning platforms, vigorously optimizes hardware equipment, strives to promote electronic learning, and cultivate students to become lifelong self-learners. Principal Su said: “The newly-built ‘Multiple Intelligence Self-Study Center’ is divided into four major areas, including ‘Language Area’, ‘Logic and Mathematics Area’, ‘Digital Learning Area’ and ‘Exhibition Area’. New tablet computers and self-study materials are placed in each area, and students can choose different self-study tools according to their learning needs. In daily classes, teachers will also work with Students use the learning center together to conduct group sharing and reporting through advanced equipment, such as electronic interactive blackboards, to enhance peer communication and sharpen their learning. They also regularly use electronic learning software, such as "Kahoot!", "Nearpod", "Quizizz", etc. to enhance the fun and interactivity of the class."

Create a "Go Fun context" and activate a learning atmosphere

Principal Su and the teaching team understand that context is an important part of language learning, and believe that if education has a stronger connection with life, students will be able to improve their English skills and confidence. In view of this, the school is committed to creating a life-oriented learning context. It has an "English Room" with a sea view and rich academic materials. Foreign English teachers will play English interactive games, puppet stories, English reasoning and thinking board games, etc. with students in a leisurely atmosphere. They will also conduct "English Tune-up" activities, including English conversation training, such as recitations, mock interviews, sharing of English Bible stories, etc.

In addition, the "video room" with the theme of a movie theater is also one of the important English contexts, including posters commonly seen in theaters, ticket offices, snack bars, and English menus, etc., to enhance students' English application skills in daily life. At the same time, different famous English sentences are posted around the school building, and teachers will also produce posters and flyers for English activities to make English naturally connected with life. It is hoped that students can implant beautiful English sentences into their hearts through daily campus life, which not only improves their English appreciation ability, but also establishes positive values, follows the sages, seizes the time, and is eager to learn and seek knowledge.

Diversified theme activities make it easy to use native English

Two foreign English teachers in the school actively organize English activities with different themes together with the English subject group. For example, this year's "English Day" was themed "Travel Around the World" and the school's auditorium was transformed into the Hong Kong International Airport. The teachers wore the uniforms of pilots and flight attendants and carefully designed "air tickets" for students to travel to multiple countries for English game activities. On the day of the event, the school specially invited a number of foreign teachers and students from international schools to set up "tour stations" in different corners of the campus. Through a variety of games and activities, students were introduced to the characteristics of different countries. Students could not only join in the enthusiastic Samba dance group, but also try making pasta with spaghetti, and learn to read the famous places in London, England, using pinyin. The rich activities allowed students to use English with laughter and experience the diversity and novelty of different cultures. On weekdays, teachers and students will also work together to produce a campus short film "Idioms No Problem" to introduce authentic English idioms to students in a relaxed and interesting way; foreign English teachers will also host "Lunch Board" activities during lunch breaks and play educational English board games with students to improve problem-solving abilities and English expression skills in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Principal Su continued: "In the future, the school will continue to implement more activities that make full use of English and set up a platform for students to demonstrate their English proficiency. For example, students will be invited to serve as masters of ceremonies at weekly meetings and ceremonies, so that every 'oil-based star' can be seen and appreciated, thereby strengthening the motivation and confidence in learning English."