Practice in Extended Learning Activities (ELA) in English
Conducting ELA in the subject of
Physics – Secondary 3 “Optics”
Background
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CMI school : S3 learning Physics in English
< 25%
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Class 3A : 3 out 15 cycles of ELAs in 2nd
term
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Topic : Optics (Light and Reflection,
Refraction)
Objective
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Increase students’ exposure to learning in
English
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Decide if the students are ready to study
Physics in English
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Prepare students for studying Physics in
S4
Structure of lessons
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Brief revision
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Introduce key terms and concept
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Q & A to apply new knowledge
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Introduce key terms and concept
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Q & A to apply new knowledge
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Worksheet Format
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True / False
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Fill in the blanks (with diagrams)
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Short questions (with diagrams)
Experimental Worksheet
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Highlight commonly used terms
Aim of Worksheet
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Content to follow
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Introduction of new terms
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Task to apply their new knowledge
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Sentence patterns to follow
Outcome
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Most students could understand the
lessons well
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Most students welcomed this kind of ELA
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Most students preferred to use EMI to
learn Science in S4
Feedback and observation
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The lessons had successfully introduced
key terms
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Most students found the need to build up
their vocabulary
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Many students were in need of support in
answering short questions
Reflections
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Choice of topic and subject content
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Design and preparation of lessons
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Design and preparation of worksheets
