AES SIL
Student Initiated Learning

Student-Initiated Learning (SIL) is

• a dedicated time during Home-Based Learning for you to explore your own interests and passions, and learn within and beyond the curriculum.

• an opportunity for you to develop intrinsic motivation and nurture self-directed learning.

Three Ds of SIL in AES

1. Decide on something to learn according to the theme assigned for your level and submit via SLS.

2. Discover your talent and enjoy the process! You can even invite your family members to join you!

3. Document your learning in using the PowerPoint slides template provided in SLS.

   • If you are learning to play a musical instrument, we would like to know your progress, and eventually hear the final product.

   • If you are learning how to draw, a time lapse video may help to capture your progress.

   • If you are learning to appreciate music, share the music link and pen down why you like it.

   • If you are interviewing someone, make a video recording or write an article about it.

4. Consolidate your learning by submitting the updated deck of PowerPoint slides illustrating your SIL journey via SLS by 18 May 2026.

The International Day of Human Fraternity was established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 21, 2020, as a way to promote greater cultural and religious tolerance. In times of needs, especially as we are learning to live with COVID-19, it is important for us to recognise the valuable contribution of people of all religions, or beliefs, to humanity and the contribution that dialogue among all religious groups can make towards an improved awareness and understanding of the common values shared by all humankind. Hence we have included reflection questions related to Human Fraternity for our SIL.