ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR FORM 1 IN THE TEACHING OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN ENGLISH

OPSME
2006

FEATURES Module consists of 30 units 12 units are Science-based 18 units are Mathematics-based to be completed in 4 weeks. ( 60 lessons ) January February 2006

FEATURES
The 30 units are actually lesson plans.

Pupils learn target words commonly

found in Science & Mathematics Curriculum Specifications & Syllabus.

Glossary - 170 words.

RATIONALE
Lessons are fun, interesting and exciting to put across concept Learning is fun. Arouse interest & make pupils enjoy learning Science & Maths in English. Provide opportunities for pupils to use English Language.

ASSESSMENT
i. Pre-test Spelling Test on target words. Pupils write answers in exercise book. ii. Post-test Spelling Test same words iii. Fill up Assessment Forms to get feedback.

LESSONS
i. Challenging exercises ii. Worksheets with attractive pictures to sustain pupils interest and attention A Picture Paints A Thousand Words iii. Fun activities where they play & learn simultaneously iv. Acting, playing board games, singing v. Learn vocabulary through songs e.g. Uptown Girl

FUN ACTIVITIES
a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. Crossword Puzzles/ Riddles Following instructions-Origami Decoding messages Mystery solving ( Sherlock Holmes) Language games/Board games Role-play Dramatisation Miming (using only facial expressions and gestures to tell a story) Songs

Miming (Going Bananas)

Teacher acts and pupils guess and say what the teacher is doing Cover - teacher covers her eyes with her hands Mix - teacher mixes some things in a bowl Peel - teacher peels a banana Pour - teacher pours water into a glass

FUN ACTIVITIES
j. Story telling k. Poetry recitation. l. Jazz Chants m. Spelling Bee/Spelling Idol n. Tongue Twisters Activities can be held outside the classroom e.g. boat race

How to use Jazz chants in the classroom

Jazz Chants can be used in a variety of fun ways To practise stress and rhythm To help your pupils speak better English To review important words and structures (because each jazz chant often focuses on different vocabulary and grammar)

Some ideas on how to use these jazz chants with your class are found in the module.

REMINDERS

Must spend 4 weeks on this programme Must finish all the 30 units Sc tr 10 units, Maths tr 10 units, Eng tr 10 units. Activities created with the majority in mind May be too difficult or too simple for some schools. Feel free to modify or create own activities.

GROUP ACTIVITY
Task
1. 2. 3.

Discuss how to carry out one activity of any lesson. Prepare one activity for micro-teaching. Each group has to come forward to demonstrate part of the lessons. (10 minutes for each activity)