11 October 2012 English Language Education Section

Key Emphases of the English Language Curriculum

• Adopting a task-based approach
• Learning and teaching grammar in context
• Strengthening a ‘reading to learn’ culture
• Promoting assessment for learning
• Developing vocabulary-building strategies

Developing Vocabulary Building Skills

• Promoting learner independence through the development of lifelong language learning skills and strategies such as vocabulary building skills, phonics skills and information skills
• Providing opportunities for the mastery of the enabling skills through purposeful tasks and in meaningful contexts
• Encouraging learners to read extensively to acquire vocabulary in natural contexts, especially the high frequency words

Resource Package

• Enhancing Vocabulary Learning and Teaching at Primary Level

Resources and Support

• Where could I find suitable resources to enhance English Language learning and teaching?

• Where could I find e-learning resources to motivate students to use English inside and outside classrooms?

• Where could I get more teaching ideas in developing students’ language skills?

E-Learning English Resources EDB One-stop Portal

• http://minisite.proj.hkedcity.net/edbosp-eng/eng/home.html

E-Learning English Resources Primary English E-learning Resources (PEER)

• http://peer.edb.hkedcity.net/

• http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=2365&langno=1

• Resources and Support

• http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=2402&langno=1