NAME OF COURSE : ENGLISH FOR ORAL

COMMUNICATION
CODE
: OUM 1303
NAME
: TAN LAI SIM
MATRIX NUMBER : 730313055286001
CONTACT NUMBER : 016-8369791

HOW TO IMPROVE
STUDENTS
HOW TO IMPROVE STUDENTS
PERFORMANCES
IN
PERFORMANCES IN SCHOOL
SCHOOL

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The parents/teacher association is a body comprising of parents and
teachers of an institution of learning who meet annually to discuss
matters on the educational, moral and spiritual well-being of the
students or pupils of a particular learning institution, either at the
elementary or secondary school level.
The more comfortable our children are in schools, the less worrisome
we shall be as parents and as the old saying goes more heads are
better than one, a PTA is very essential to cater for the needs of our
kids to help them perform excellently both academically, morally and
spiritually. The PTA is therefore essential to achieve these goals.

HOW TO IMPROVE ENGLISH?

Grammatical Approach

English grammar rules should be taught conceptually in the

students native language, with examples provided in simple
English sentences that the teacher can translate back to
the native tongue so that a solid parallel can be drawn.
These grammar rules should be strictly enforced, and
students should be allowed to practice proper structure and
syntax through the use of examples and quizzes.

Aural Approach

The teacher might use visual cues such as objects to give

the students something to associate the words theyre
hearing with. Then, they will be instructed to speak the
words themselves, coming to grasp vocabulary and basic
grammar through hearing and speaking, rather than
advanced instruction or writing. Teachers should not write
the words theyre saying, and let the bulk of the
instruction exist in dialogue.

English-Only Approach

Vocabulary should be taught first, as it is the easiest to

grasp because it can be demonstrated with a visual aid. As
the student builds vocabulary, the instructor can begin
introducing abstract words and elements of the language,
but without explaining or focusing on the actual
grammatical structure. The complexities of the language
will be learned inherently, with the student picking up on
its patterns through practice and application only.

Translative Approach

English will be taught as a subject like any other, with

different elements of the language such as vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, speaking, reading, and writing focused on
every day. This method will make strong use of notecards,
where students can write English vocabulary and grammar
concepts on one side, and then translate the word or idea
on the back in their native language.

HOW TO IMPROVE MATHEMATICS?

Explicit instruction

Involves teaching a specific skill or concept in a

highly structured environment using clear, direct
language
(Note: also referred to as direct instruction)

Peer tutoring

involves two students working together on an

instructional activity, periodically switching roles
as tutor and tutee

Cooperative learning

involves students working together in small mixedability groups to maximize everyones learning

HOW TO IMPROVE SCIENCE?

Project-based learning

Students practice science in the classroom the

way that scientists and engineers do. They work
in collaborative groups to iteratively solve
problems and explore challenges. Science and
engineering practices are not just found in
isolated inquiry activities, but permeate the
entire curriculum.

Encourage science
talk brainstorming
Provide students with opportunities to brainstorm ideas about
science and encourage them to wonder and talk about the natural
world. For example, teachers can help students learn about the
process of science classification. Provide students with sets of
objects with varying features like buttons or dried beans and ask
students to work in small groups and discuss properties for
grouping the objects. When groups share their categories with
each other, students have an opportunity to experience science
talk.

Engage students in
instructional conversations

In instructional conversations, students have

discussions with other students and the teacher
on topics that are relevant and have meaning to
them. The goal of this student-centered
technique is not to get correct answers to test
questions, but instead to explore ideas.

FRONTLINES OF EDUCATION
Students

Community

Teachers

School

STUDENTS
STUDENTS
Engage

Expand

Connect

Share

ENGAGE:PROJECTBASED LEARNING
Students go beyond the textbook to study complex topics based on
real-world issues, such as the water quality in their communities or the
history of their town, analyzing information from multiple sources,
including the Internet and interviews with experts.
Project-based classwork is more demanding than traditional bookbased instruction, where students may just memorize facts from a
single source.
Projects can last weeks; multiple projects can cover entire courses.
Student work is presented to audiences beyond the teacher, including
parents and community groups.

CONNECT:INTEGRATED STUDIES

Studies should enable students to reach across traditional

disciplines and explore their relationships, like James Burke
described in his bookConnections.

Integrated studies enable subjects to be investigated using many

forms of knowledge and expression, as literacy skills are expanded
beyond the traditional focus on words and numbers to include
graphics, color, music, and motion.

SHARE:COOPERATIVE LEARNING

Working together on project teams and guided

by trained teachers, students learn the skills of
collaborating, managing emotions, and resolving
conflicts in groups.

Cooperative learning develops social and

emotional skills, providing a valuable foundation
for their lives as workers, family members, and
citizens.

EXPAND:COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT

Assessment should be expanded beyond simple test scores to instead

provide a detailed, continuous profile of student strengths and
weaknesses.

Teachers, parents, and individual students can closely monitor academic

progress and use the assessment to focus on areas that need
improvement.

TEACHERS

COACH

LEARN

COACH:INTELLECTUAL AND EMOTIONAL GUIDE

The most important role for teachers is to coach and guide students
through the learning process, giving special attention to nurturing a
student's interests and self-confidence.

As technology provides more curricula, teachers can spend less time

lecturing entire classes and more time mentoring students as
individuals and tutoring them in areas in which they need help or
seek additional challenges.

LEARN:TEACHING AS APPRENTICESHIP
Preparation for a teaching career should follow the model of
apprenticeships, in which novices learn from experienced masters.

Student teachers should spend less time in lecture halls learning

educational theory and more time in classrooms, working directly with
students and master teachers.

Teaching skills should be continually sharpened, with time to take

courses, attend conferences, and share lessons and tips with other
teachers, online and in person.

SCHOOL

ADOPT

REORGANIZE

ADOPT:TECHNOLOGY

The intelligent use of technology can transform and improve almost

every aspect of school, modernizing the nature of curriculum, student
assignments, parental connections, and administration.
Online curricula now include lesson plans, simulations, and
demonstrations for classroom use and review. With online
connections, students can share their work and communicate more
productively and creatively.
Teachers can maintain records and assessments using software tools
and stay in close touch with students and families via email and
voicemail. Schools can reduce administrative costs by using technology
tools, as other fields have done, and provide more funds for the
classroom.

Reorganize:Resources

Resources of time, money, and facilities must be restructured. The

school day should allow for more in-depth project work beyond the 45minute period, including block scheduling of classes two hours or longer.

Schools should not close for a three-month summer vacation, but

should remain open for student activities, teacher development, and
community use.

More money in school districts should be directed to the classroom

rather than the bureaucracy.

COMMUNITIES

INVOLVE:PARENTS
When schoolwork involves parents, students learn more. Parents and
other caregivers are a child's first teachers and can instill values
that encourage school learning.
Schools should build strong alliances with parents and welcome their
active participation in the classroom.
Educators should inform parents of the school's educational goals,
the importance of high expectations for each child, and ways of
assisting with homework and classroom lessons.

INVOLVE:PARENTS

Partnerships with a wide range of community organizations,

including business, higher education, museums, and government
agencies, provide critically needed materials, technology, and
experiences for students and teachers.
These groups expose students and teachers to the world of work
through school-to-career programs and internships. Schools should
enlist professionals to act as instructors and mentors for students.

CONCLUSIONS
As teachers work to involve parents and
community members, their relationships with
children also tend to improve. With more time
for each child, increased understanding, and a
more exciting curriculum, children respond
more positively to teachers.

THANK
YOU!