Mother Tongue (Chinese)

Objectives

The department moulds Dunearnites to be proficient in their Chinese Language and provides opportunities for pupils to gain cultural experiences and understanding through sharing of knowledge and interacting with others.

Pupils explore learning possibilities by immersing themselves in ventures that harness their potential towards becoming lifelong learners.


Staffing

Key Programmes

Our teachers adopt a wide variety of teaching methodologies in the classroom. With the emphasis of ICT now in education, our Chinese Language Unit is also adopting ICT based lessons (Blogging, on line forums, and other Web 2.0 tools) in the classroom and computer laboratories. We are also harnessing the use of ICT platform for self-directed learning to take place at home.

Lessons formulated provide an opportunity for pupils to be a master of their own learning, but of course with the close supervision of the teachers. They are encouraged to be innovative and creative through the lessons created by the teachers.

The department also actively infuses MOE’s initiatives in lessons whenever appropriate (i.e. Thinking Skills, Innovation and Technology, National Education).


Achievements and Highlights

In line with our Chinese Language Unit's goal, the department have organized many activities and competitions for our pupils. The following points highlight a series of activities and competitions that we have planned for 2011 :-

• Chinese New Year Celebration
• Mother Tongue Cross Cultural Camp (Sec 1)
• Calligraphy Competition
• Essay Writing Competition
• Overseas Immersion Programme to China (Sec 3)
• Reading Programme