Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

Communication Development

Our Vision

The Applied Learning Programme (ALP) provides meaningful and purposeful age-appropriate opportunities for real-life application of learning. It allows for experimentation, self-discovery and joy of learning, providing opportunities for holistic development. It helps students appreciate the relevance and value of what they are learning in the academic curriculum and encourages students to creatively apply knowledge and skills to practical problems.

Tier 1 programmes are conducted for all students.

To nurture our students to be Competent, Confident and Respectful Communicators, we adopt a spiral approach, beginning in Primary One.

In English Language (EL), students begin by speaking as a group using a prepared memorised script, and gradually learn to speak individually and think on their feet. In the programmes, students are taught skills to build up their competency and given speaking opportunities to build up their confidence in facing an audience. Students are also taught to communicate in a respectful manner.

The following programmes are conducted:

P1: Choral Recitation; Picture Talk; Talent Showcase

P2: Readers' Theatre; Pick-and-Tell; Talent Showcase

P3: Story-telling

P4: Public Speaking

P5: Sales Pitch; Debate

In Mother-Tongue Language (MTL), students learn to interact and converse with their friends using guided sentence structures aligned to the MTL curriculum. As they move into the middle and upper levels, students are exposed to graphic stimuli such as pictures, video clips and news articles (current affairs) and they are taught to express their opinions and feelings. Along the way, there is scaffolding using sentence starters and thinking processes which allow them to think through the content before presentation. The department incorporates technology into the ALP programme through ICT tools like ClassPoint, Canva and Flipgrid, which allow students to present in varied modes, hence promoting the Joy of Learning. Similarly, they are taught to be respectful communicators (good listeners and confident speakers).

The following programmes are conducted:

P1: Speech and Drama; ALP Lessons; Talent Showcase

P2: Speech and Drama; ALP Lessons; Talent Showcase

P3 & P4: ALP Lessons

P5: ALP Lessons / Content Creation (Canva)

Tier 2 programmes are conducted for selected students who show greater aptitude and/or interest.

The following activities are offered:

Wits and Words (EL)

Drama Club (EL)

After School Programmes Eg Reading Circle, Concurrent Affairs (EL), Let’s Act on Oral (CL)