提升學習氣氛和自學能力的措施

Self –study skills

  1. Self-study book (SSBK):
    - Pupils do pre-lesson preparation, such as collecting information, dictionary skills, in-class note-taking, etc.
    - Pupils are also required to do some higher-order thinking tasks and extended learning tasks, such as sentence making, speaking practice, etc. as further consolidation.
    -Pupils use graphic organizers to enhance their thinking skills.
  2. Study skills such as note-taking, predicting in listening tasks, summarizing will be taught throughout the school year.
  3. Online dictionary platforms are provided for pupils’ self-learning and
    pupils are taught to use the dictionary as their learning tool. An online learning platform ‘Google classroom’ is used to facilitate students’ learning.
  4. Some good websites and learning platforms are provided for self-learning, such as “Pearson learning platform”, “Starfall”,
    and “Creative English Scheme”.
  5. E-reading platforms (i.e. EPIC): Pupils are assigned e-readers for home reading regularly.
  6. Multi-learning tasks are adopted to motivate pupils’ learning.

Assessment for learning

  1. Formative assessment is conducted to assess pupils’ learning progress.
  2. Dictations are conducted regularly.
  3. Listening exercises allow pupils to practise their listening skills regularly.
  4. P.1-3 PLP-R Levelling: Pupils’ reading abilities can be assessed regularly.
  5. P.1-3 PLPR: High frequency words assessment is conducted to assess pupils’ vocabulary learning progress regularly.
  6. Teachers’ observation: Teachers mark records and give verbal or non-verbal feedback during lessons.
  7. Teachers mark pupils’ homework with constructive written feedback. Stamps or stickers are given for encouraging pupils.
  8. Post-assessment worksheets are designed to consolidate pupils’ learning after assessment.

Develop the ability of self - reflection

  1. P.1-6 Multi-learning tasks allow pupils to set goals, plan, learn, show and reflect in their learning progress.
  2. Self and peer assessment for writing is conducted.

Others

  1. Drama-in-Education programme is implemented in GNET’s lessons.
  2. Teachers incorporate interactive e-learning activities in lessons (i.e. Classkick, Kahoot, Quizizz, etc.) for learning and consolidation.
  3. Differentiated instruction is conducted to cater for individual differences.
  4. Gifted education curriculum is implemented to foster pupils’ critical thinking and creativity (i.e. Class 4A, 5A, 6A).
  5. Pupils are encouraged to join the Speech Festival and the talent shows.
  6. In-school or inter-school competitions are held such as writings, calligraphy, poem or prose recitation, etc.
  7. NETs help to promote English-speaking environment through English activities on occasional special days.
  8. Pupils’ good works are displayed on the school boards. Some of them are posted on the school website.
  9. Speaking classes are held to faciliate pupils’ speaking skills.