To develop students’ love for reading and lifelong readers, it is important to build their self-efficacy and ownership. It begins with empowering students with voice and choice. A series of student-centered, interdisciplinary, cross-level reading activities are conducted throughout the school terms. These activities include:

- sharing their love for reading of CL storybooks and recommending interesting books to their peers through colourful and attractive picture boards. 

- 15 minutes per week Sustained Silent Reading, 

- World Book Day activity @ Library,

- Reading Super Star Competition and

- 6-to-1 storytelling sessions.

Students would have the opportunity to showcase their innovation and creativity through the choice of their work designs, cultivating students' reading habits and interests. Students introduce good books to their fellow schoolmates and create opportunities for students to share their reading experiences with one another beyond the classroom walls.

Date: 29 Feb 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000733 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

To develop our students into self-directed learners, Ai Tong School Chinese PLT Team has adopted Sharestart strategies in T&L to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. The upper primary Chinese teachers have also made use of the strategies to promote students’ communication skills and higher-order thinking. Participants will understand the Sharestart approach theory and have a glimpse of the resources designed by the team. They will then have a hands-on session to apply what they have learnt and design a Sharestart lesson in the workshop. All lessons designed will be shared via Google Drive with all participants.

Date: 16 April 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000738 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

Learning study (LS) is a collaborative inquiry approach which aims to improve teachers’ lesson design. It’s essentially a variation of lesson study undergirded by the variation theory of learning. Going through the process enhances the professional competence of teachers as they co-create pedagogical content knowledge as a team to help students learn specific objects of learning. In this workshop, participants will learn from the FHPS CL teachers on how LS was used to strengthen lesson design. Participants will also have the opportunity to do hands-on activities on applying the LS approach to critique the design of a particular lesson.

Date: 25 April 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000720 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

This workshop aims to share ICT-mediated lessons where students actively engage with lesson content and develop language skills. Activities enabled students to achieve lesson outcomes while fostering the joy of learning. Different examples on Upper and Lower Primary Nearpod lessons on Word recognition, Sentence structure, Comprehension and Composition will be showcased, along with demonstration of how the features can enhance learning.

Date: 10 May 2024 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000732 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

This workshop enables Chinese teachers to use a Targeted Feedback Loop to improve their teaching. Participants will understand this concept and be able to use it to guide students in peer feedback and self-feedback. By implementing the Targeted Feedback Loop strategy, teachers will increase students' engagement and efficiency in Chinese language learning.

此工作坊使华文老师能够有效地利用针对性反馈环来提高他们的教学水平。学员将了解这个概念，并能利用它来指导学生进行同侪反馈和自我反馈。通过实施针对性反馈环策略，教师将提高学生在华文学习中的参与度和效率。

Date: 16 May 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000719 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

In Chinese language writing lessons, with the help of the SLS and e-Pedagogy, teacher guides students to master the metacognitive strategies of writing, including story elements and writing techniques. Teacher uses Think Aloud to model how self-questioning can be used to achieve metacognitive regulation. Students speak aloud the plan and then arrange the outline before writing, and ask regulatory questions during writing to monitor and evaluate their writing. The lesson design demonstrates the learning effect of metacognition as an Assessment As Learning in writing, as well as the teacher's modelling of thinking aloud to cultivate self-regulation of students. 

Date: 21 May 2024 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000723 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

The workshop aims to provide participants with ideas on how authentic learning and e-pedagogy are used to expose students to Chinese culture and use the Chinese Language. The MTL Fortnight activities comprise three parts: Virtual “Escape Room”, Cultural Craft Activities and Traditional Cultural Games. All three components are incorporated within the Virtual “Escape Room” in SLS. Combining authentic learning and e-pedagogy, we hope to bring forth the joy of learning to students in the learning of the Chinese culture and language. Participants will also have the opportunity to be involved in a hands-on session whereby they get to design their own Virtual “Escape Room” using the gamification function in SLS.

Date: 25 June 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000741 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

The workshop aims to equip educators with effective strategies for utilising nursery rhymes to enhance students' oracy skills, focusing on vocabulary expansion and content development. Participants will gain practical insights and activities to engage students in a fun and interactive learning environment. Participants will learn how to select appropriate nursery rhymes and make use of the vocabularies to compose nursery rhymes with the aid of AI. Facilitator will also offer practical tips for incorporating nursery rhymes into existing curricula, suggest adaptations for diverse levels.

Date: 27 June 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000728 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

Guided by EdTech PS, the TLW facilitators will share with teachers on how they harness different digital platforms (SLS gamified lesson, AI-assisted tools, Keynote on iPAD and Padlet) and integrated them in lesson design to enhance language learning experiences and achieve interactive and collaborative learning experience.

Date: 2 July 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000737 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

Students usually need scaffolding for either speaking, reading or writing tasks. The curriculum design explores the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and e-Pedagogy in the primary Chinese Language classes to provide students with learning experiences that are more in line with individual needs and preferences. Guidelines of UDL are used in the design to help students actively participate in speaking, reading or writing lessons. Students are allowed to choose resources to understand the content the lesson. Students are allowed to present their understanding in different forms based on their own abilities and interests in the lessons. 

Date: 11 July 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000730 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

This workshop aims to equip teachers with the expertise to effectively integrate the ARvid app into their Chinese language classrooms. Through hands-on demonstrations and interactive exercises, participants will discover the app's immense potential in enhancing students' oral proficiency. Exploring the integration of ARVid in Chinese oral teaching, educators will delve into pedagogical designs that optimise the app's potential. Learn innovative strategies to engage students in real-world language contexts, enhancing their pronunciation, intonation, and conversational fluency.

Date: 16 July 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000740 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

Reading comprehension in their Mother Tongue Languages is highlighted as a challenge for many primary school students.  They reported difficulty in comprehending texts even when they are proficient readers.  However, with the design of the SCORE strategy introduced during the teaching and learning of reading, teachers are able to deepen students’ understanding of the comprehension texts and acquire higher order comprehension skills such as synthesising, analysing, reasoning, comprehending, applying and evaluating. Participants will go away with ideas about how SCORE provides a schema that supports a reader to independently comprehend and respond to text.

(This TLW would be conducted in English Language)

Date: 16 July 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop

Registration: Search for the course code PD-000135 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

The D.I.C.E strategy is a valuable framework for primary school students who face challenges in writing. It focuses on developing writing skills in ideation, structure, and expression, following the Chinese Language curriculum standards for primary school. Through online collaborative learning, students work together to complete tasks, while differentiated instruction caters to diverse needs. Analysis of student work revealed that the strategy improved organisational skills, enhanced structure, and clarity in writing. Students enjoyed the collaborative learning experience, fostering peer interaction and engagement. Overall, the D.I.C.E strategy not only enhances writing skills but also sparks interest and active participation in the classroom.

Date: 16 July 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000721 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

为了更有效地进行同侪评估和自我评估，以评价促进学习，本校选取了《欢乐伙伴》五年级的写作教学内容，探讨利用Student Learning Space（SLS）平台中的Interactive Thinking Tool、 Poll等功能，以及Padlet应用程序，融入FAST的写作策略，通过有效的互评与自评，引导学生成为课堂评价的主动参与者。学生完成了老师设计的学习任务后，先使用TAG模式进行互评，再对任务的结果与质量进行自评。有效的互评和自评，提升了学生的评估素养，引导学生学会评价、共享和反思，有助于学生内在学习动机和批判性思维品质的形成。

Come join Riverside Primary School to learn more about the implementation of Peer and Self-Assessment in the teaching of Primary Five CL Picture Composition Writing.  Using the school-based strategies of FAST and TAG, the lesson also integrates the use of e-pedagogical tools such as Padlet, Interactive Thinking Tool and Poll from Student Learning Space (SLS). Upon the completion of assigned tasks, students engage in Peer Assessment using the TAG Strategy and conduct Self-Assessment via the FAST Self-Evaluation Checklist, leading to enhanced students' assessment literacy, fostering intrinsic motivation for learning and critical thinking. 

Date: 19 July 2024 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000731 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

This workshop offers a focused and enriching experience for primary Chinese language teachers, centered on integrating game-based learning with DeckToys. Designed to transform language teaching, it begins with grounding the participants in the principles and advantages of game-based learning. Teachers will explore DeckToys' features and learn to design interactive, collaborative activities suitable for various learning needs. The workshop culminates in equipping teachers with strategies to create joyful, engaging classroom experiences, thereby revolutionizing their approach to Chinese language education.

Date: 30 July 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face workshop 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000736 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

Today's students are deeply influenced by technology, and the traditional teaching method of paper and pencil can no longer arouse their interest in learning Chinese. In view of this, we design creative extended learning activities for students, guide students to use multimedia to complete and present their learning results, and publish them to students in the form of electronic magazines to promote mutual learning among students and stimulate their enthusiasm for learning Chinese, interests, and let Chinese learning extend from the classroom to the outside of the classroom, from books to daily life.

Date: 2 August 2024 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000722 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

One of the main benefits of portfolios is that they can provide a more authentic documentation of student learning. However, the logistics can be time-consuming and labour-intensive. Gathering all of the necessary work sample can make portfolios bulky and difficult to manage. Besides serving as a curated collection of students' work and achievements, book creator allows students to showcase their skills and knowledge while also fostering collaboration and digital literacy. By integrating the book creator into our lessons, teachers can tap into the power of multimedia and creativity to make language learning more dynamic and meaningful for our students. 

Date: 15 August 2024 (Thu)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000724 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

Critical thinking is an essential dimension of lifelong learning and 21CC. To promote thinking dispositions of students, lessons incorporating Thinking Routines and Paul-Elder’s Elements of Thought (EOT) framework were seamlessly integrated into the CL curriculum. These include leveraging differentiated instructions, storytelling, and discussion of current affairs to develop critical thinking and enhance student engagement.

Participants will take away ideas of how they could create a culture of thinking in CL lessons, providing the kinds of thinking opportunities that lead to deep understanding of content, and look for evidence of student thinking. 

Date: 20 August 2024 (Tue)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000727 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

In this project, our team aims to use the STEAM education approach as a background study to scaffold learning, facilitate collaborative learning, and encourage self-directed learning to improve students' ability to recognise Chinese character strokes, radicals, and sentence structure. Our team's interest in this topic is using the STEAM approach to scaffold learning, facilitate collaborative learning, and encourage students to do self-directed learning to improve students' ability to recognise Chinese character strokes, radicals, and sentence structure.

Date: 23 August 2024 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000725 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

This interactive workshop explores teaching strategies that bridge the gaps we observe between receptive and productive competence to enhance the learning of Chinese language. By incorporating simulated and authentic experiences, participants will discover how to provide students with contextualised learning opportunities that translate textbook knowledge into real-life application. Participants will also discover how to leverage ICT tools, implement self and peer assessments, differentiated instruction, and student-centered teaching approaches to foster greater student ownership. The workshop emphasises the joy of learning through daily life experiences, enabling students to explore, discover, and appreciate the Chinese language.

Date: 16 August 2024 (Fri)

Mode of Delivery: Online via videoconferencing 

Registration: Search for the course code CLI-000726 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.

When teaching penmanship and stroke order, teachers often have the problem of monitoring the students writing in the correct stroke order. As young learners picking up penmanship, this is a habit that will need to be cultivated from young. Thus, teachers face the problem of guiding and monitoring a class of students simultaneously. With the use of a writing app, it provides instant gratification through gamification and provides a good form of formative assessment in the daily classroom setting. This workshop will also explore creative ways to reinforce word recognition in students.

Date: Available from Term 3 to Term 4.

Mode of Delivery: Online asynchronous e-learning on OPAL2.0.

Registration[Opens in Term 3]: Search for the course code CLI-000739 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here. 

Join our research-based workshop designed exclusively for primary school teachers seeking to enhance their pedagogical approaches in supporting struggling learners of Chinese Language. Through an in-depth exploration of essential learning theories, such as engagement, motivation, joy of learning, second language acquisition, positive education, and the environment as a 3rd teacher, participants will gain valuable insights into fostering a conducive learning atmosphere. This interactive session will equip educators with practical strategies to design learning activities that captivate and inspire struggling learners, ensuring every student can thrive in their Chinese Language journey. Together, let's revolutionize teaching practices and empower our students to excel in language acquisition with newfound enthusiasm and confidence.

Date: Available from Term 3 to Term 4.

Mode of Delivery: Online asynchronous e-learning on OPAL2.0.

Registration[Opens in Term 3]: Search for the course code CLI-000742 in OPAL2.0, or by clicking on the link here.