Language-across-the-Curriculum Project, 2021-2022
In collaboration with the Language Learning Support Section of the Education Bureau, the school’s English and Mathematics Departments successfully carried out Language-across-the-Curriculum projects in 2C and 2D classes. The English and math teachers worked hand in hand to equip students with the necessary skills to deliver the products of their learning.
The first project - encompassing the topics of green living and statistical diagrams - had students present an investigation of a social issue, which included food waste, interpersonal relationships, healthy lifestyle and internet safety. Having analyzed the findings of their surveys, the data was illustrated using appropriate statistical diagrams and presented for peer and teacher evaluation. Students’ clear and comprehensive oral presentations caught the audience’s attention and drew great praise.
The second project focused on supporting the solving of math word problems – linear equations in two unknowns - with English language teaching. With the newly acquired knowledge under their belts, the students wrote math problems that were pooled for all to solve in a fun-filled ‘Time to Climb’ online game in Nearpod. Shrieks of excitement filled the class room as groups of students advanced towards the summit of the mountain with each correctly solved math problem. Their climb to the summit proved that they had conquered linear equations as a result of the project.
Both LaC projects succeeded in developing students’ reading skills, building vocabulary, reinforcing relevant grammar items and knowledge structures, and consolidated their math knowledge. Furthermore, student confidence was enhanced and values education – covering responsibility, obligation, respect and conscientiousness – was given a boost. The LaC projects were a win-win situation for all involved.
The first project - encompassing the topics of green living and statistical diagrams - had students present an investigation of a social issue, which included food waste, interpersonal relationships, healthy lifestyle and internet safety. Having analyzed the findings of their surveys, the data was illustrated using appropriate statistical diagrams and presented for peer and teacher evaluation. Students’ clear and comprehensive oral presentations caught the audience’s attention and drew great praise.
The second project focused on supporting the solving of math word problems – linear equations in two unknowns - with English language teaching. With the newly acquired knowledge under their belts, the students wrote math problems that were pooled for all to solve in a fun-filled ‘Time to Climb’ online game in Nearpod. Shrieks of excitement filled the class room as groups of students advanced towards the summit of the mountain with each correctly solved math problem. Their climb to the summit proved that they had conquered linear equations as a result of the project.
Both LaC projects succeeded in developing students’ reading skills, building vocabulary, reinforcing relevant grammar items and knowledge structures, and consolidated their math knowledge. Furthermore, student confidence was enhanced and values education – covering responsibility, obligation, respect and conscientiousness – was given a boost. The LaC projects were a win-win situation for all involved.
