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Introduction to the Program

Part 1

Nooraini M. Nor (Nanie)Regional Trainer

Video Time Stamp (Part 1) Summary

Tip # Content Video Timestamp

1 Training objective: Part 1 00:06s – 00:32s

2 Introduction to SWE 00:33s – 01:31s

3 Benefits of SWE 01:32s – 02: 17s

4 SWE Levels 02:18s – 02: 47s

5 Curriculum Overview 02:48s – 03:50s

6 Correlation to CEFR 03:51s – 06:44s

7 Comprehensive Curriculum: Level N 06:45s – 10:38s

8 Comprehensive Curriculum: Level 1 10:-40s – 15: 19s



Training Objectives

▪ What is Scholastic World of English (S.W.E) Program?

▪ To learn and understand about the S.W.E Program – its featuresand benefits, correlation to C.E.F.R., overview of its comprehensivecurriculum, course materials and extensive built-in teachersupport

▪ To support teachers to deliver the S.W.E Program confidently

What is the S.W.E. Program?


Introduction

▪ A highly interactive, engaging and thematic English instructionalprogram for children aged 3-8 years old

▪ Helps young learners to develop strong foundational skills tobuild confidence in English literacy and communication

▪ Consists of a digital program delivered in class and supported byactivity books, mobile app and a range of other materials to aidteaching and consolidate learning

▪ Designed with flexibility - schools and learning centers can usethe program and materials for daily kindergarten program, or forafter-school and weekend classes

Benefits

▪ Well-structured and carefully designed lessons based on theglobal best practices – to ensure students learn effectively

▪ Lessons and activities transition is seamless - with just the clickof a few key buttons – simple, intuitive and user friendly!

▪ Built-in interactive instructional activities can be used instantly– reduces teacher’s lesson preparation time

▪ Built-in extensive, native speaker audio exposes children toauthentic pronunciation

How many levels?


Nursery Level(3-4 years old)

Level 1(4-6 years old)



Curriculum Overview


Scope & Sequence

Levels Nursery Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Age 3 – 4 years old 4 – 6 years old 5 – 7 years old 6 – 8 years old

Duration 1 year➢ 48 weeks of instruction

1 year➢ 48 weeks of instruction



Themes Our Friends, People in the Classroom, Our Things, Our Classroom, Colors, Our Feelings, Numbers, Going Places, The Park, Snack Time, The Farm, Fruit, The Garden, The Zoo, etc.

Our Classroom, Our Things, Colors, Shapes, Fruit, My Body, Actions, My Face, My Home, My Bedroom, Winter Clothes, Summer Clothes, My Bathroom, My Kitchen, Food, Toys, Pets, etc.

Going to School, Places at School, School Classes, Inside the Classroom, Games, Party Time, Days of the Week, Sports, The Weather, Holiday Plans, etc.

People in the Community, Places in the Community, Jobs in the Community, Getting Around, Going Places, The Bookstore, The Art Gallery, Sightseeing, Exploring Nature, etc.

No. of Units 24 units 22 units4 checkpoint tests

22 units4 checkpoint tests

22 units4 checkpoint tests

Content OverviewModules Nursery Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Vocabulary 104 words 179 words22 sentences

183 words22 sentences

176 words87 sentences

Speaking 24 conversation settings24 songs

22 conversation settings22 songs



Phonics Alphabet26 letters in the alphabet (lowercase)

26 sound-letter relationships5 phonemic awareness skills

42 sound-spelling relationshipsShort vowels, long vowels, digraphs, blends, contractions, homophones, etc.

50 sound-spelling relationshipsLong vowels, r-controlled vowels, soft c, soft g, silent letters, etc.

Reading Story Time24 thematic readers

26 phonics readers138 high-meaning words6 critical thinking skills6 types of reading responses

22 phonics readers66 sight words8 critical thinking skills8 types of reading responses

22 phonics readers66 sight words7 critical thinking skills9 types of reading responses

Writing Learning SkillsReview lesson content6 conceptual/pre-writing skills

Review phonicsHandwriting program (26 letters in the alphabet: uppercase & lowercase)

Review phonics & sight words22 grammar concepts

Review phonics & sight words22 grammar concepts

Correlation to C.E.F.R


The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is

an internationally recognized benchmark in language learning.

Level 1 → CEFR A1 (Beginner / Basic User)

▪ Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and verybasic phrases

▪ Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answerquestions about personal details such as where he/she lives,people he/she knows and things he/she has

▪ Can interact in a simple way, provided the other person talksslowly and is prepared to help.

Level 1 → CEFR A1

Level 2 → CEFR A1-A2 (Beginner / Basic User)

▪ Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases

▪ Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questionsabout personal details such as where he/she lives and things he/she has

▪ Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areasof most immediate relevance (e.g., very basic personal and familyinformation, shopping, local geography, employment)

▪ Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and directexchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Level 2 → CEFR A1-A2

Level 3 → CEFR A2 (Beginner / Basic User)

▪ Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions relatedto areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., very basic personal andfamily information, shopping, local geography, employment)

▪ Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simpleand direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters

▪ Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background,immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need

Level 3 → CEFR A1

Comprehensive Curriculum: Nursery Level


Nursery Level Curriculum Overview

Student Age 3 – 4 years old

Course Duration 1 year (48 weeks); 4 terms

Lesson 24 thematic units – each is taught over 2 weeks

Class Duration 3 different options for lesson delivery:

▪ 30 minutes: 4 x 30-minute lessons per week

▪ 1 hour: 2 x 1-hour lessons per week

▪ 1.5 hours: 1 x 1.5-hour lesson per week

Themes ▪ The self (body, feelings, etc.

▪ Things at home (food, toys, etc.)

▪ Concepts (shapes, colors, etc.)

▪ Animals (pets, zoo animals, etc.)

Refer to the SWE Training Manual: Nursery Level, p.1

Nursery Level Content Overview

Vocabulary 104 words

Speaking ▪ 24 conversation settings▪ 24 songs

Alphabet 26 letters in the alphabet (lowercase)

Story Time 24 thematic readers

Learning Skills ▪ Review lesson content▪ Various conceptual and pre-writing skills,

e.g., coloring, tracing lines, matching, etc.


Nursery Level Lesson Setup


Warm Up 5 mins ▪ Review previously learned content▪ Introduce the theme of the unit

Vocabulary 10 mins ▪ Learn and practice thematic words

Speaking 10 mins ▪ Apply vocabulary in conversations▪ Use language in authentic communication

Learning Skills 1 15 mins ▪ Review lesson content (from Vocabulary & Speaking)▪ Develop conceptual & pre-writing skills

Alphabet 10 mins ▪ Learn and practice the letter of the day

Story Time 10 mins ▪ Enjoy and respond to a simple, engaging story

Learning Skills 2 15 mins ▪ Review lesson content (from Alphabet & Story Time)▪ Develop conceptual & pre-writing skills

Scope & SequenceNursery Level

▪ Sample in the Appendices in the Training Manual for Teachers: Nursery Level, pp. 62 - 63

▪ More details in the SWE Program under the ‘Prepare’ mode (shoeprint icon at the top right in the Nursery program)

Nursery Level Instructional Design

▪ Sample in the Training Manual for Teachers: Nursery Level, pp. 64 - 67

▪ More details in the SWE Program under the ‘Prepare’ mode (paper icon at the top right in the Nursery program)

Nursery Level Unit Overview

▪ Sample in the Training Manual for Teachers: Nursery Level, pp. 68 - 69

▪ More details in the SWE Program under the ‘Prepare’ mode (glasses icon at the top right in the Nursery program)

Nursery Level Learning Outcomes


By the end of SWE Nursery Level, students will be able to demonstrate these skills in order to advance to SWE Level 1:

Vocabulary ▪ Repeat words with correct pronunciation▪ Recognize pictures and say corresponding words correctly

Speaking ▪ Answer questions in 2-part conversations with correct pronunciation and intonation▪ Apply the learned sentence structures to answer questions in conversations

Alphabet ▪ Say letter names and associated words correctly▪ Identify target letters among other letters

Story Time ▪ Repeat words and phrases from the story with correct pronunciation and intonation▪ Answer questions to demonstrate comprehension of the story

Learning Skills ▪ Complete coloring tasks with good control and precision▪ Trace on and draw lines with good control to complete activities, e.g., tracing & maze▪ Complete conceptual activities, e.g., matching, patterning, classifying, etc.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Level 1


Level 1 Curriculum Overview

Student Age 4 - 6 years old


Lesson ▪ 22 thematic units – each is taught over 2 weeks▪ 4 checkpoint lessons (each with a Checkpoint Test at the

end) – taught in 1 week

Class Duration 3 different options for lesson delivery:▪ 30 minutes: 5 x 30-minute lessons per week▪ 1.5 hours: 2 x 1.5-hour lessons per week▪ 2.5 hours: 1 x 2.5-hour lesson per week

Themes ▪ The self (body, feelings, etc.)▪ People and things in the classroom▪ People, places, and things at home▪ Shapes, colors, etc.

Refer to the SWE Training Manual: Level 1, p.1

Level 1 Content Overview

Vocabulary ▪ 179 words▪ 20 sentence patterns


Phonics ▪ 26 sound-letter relationships ▪ Phonemic awareness tasks

Reading ▪ 26 decodable readers▪ 138 story words▪ Critical thinking skills, e.g., categorizing, problem solving, associating, etc.▪ Reading response tasks, e.g., favorite character, story setting, text-to-self

connection, etc.

Writing ▪ Handwriting activity (26 letters, uppercase & lowercase)▪ Phonics review


Level 1 Lesson Setup


Warm Up 10 mins[5 mins for 30-min class]

▪ Review previously learned content▪ Introduce the theme of the unit

Vocabulary 25 mins ▪ Learn and practice thematic words▪ Use thematic words in sentences


Phonics 25 mins ▪ Learn and practice beginning and ending letter sounds in words

Reading 25 mins ▪ Apply phonics skills to reading▪ Respond to the text in graphical/written forms

Writing 25 mins ▪ Review lesson content▪ Develop penmanship

Level 1 Scope & Sequence

▪ Sample in the Training Manual for Teachers: Level 1, pp. 75 - 79

▪ More details in the SWE Program under the ‘Prepare’ mode (shoeprint icon at the top right in Level 1 program)

Level 1 Instructional Design


▪ More details in the SWE Program under the ‘Prepare’ mode (paper icon at the top right in Level 1 program)

Level 1 Unit Overview


▪ More details in the SWE Program under the ‘Prepare’ mode (glasses icon at the top right in Level 1 program)

Level 1 Learning Outcomes

Refer to the SWE Training Manual for Teachers: Level 1, p.2

By the end of SWE Level 1, students will be able to demonstrate these skills in order to advance to SWE Level 2:

Vocabulary ▪ Recognize pictures and say corresponding words correctly▪ Use target words in sentences

Speaking ▪ Ask and answer questions in 2-part conversations with correct pronunciation and intonation▪ Apply the learned language structures to ask and answer questions in conversations

Phonics ▪ Identify and manipulate sounds in words▪ Match sounds and corresponding letters (uppercase & lowercase)

Reading ▪ Recite texts with accuracy (correct pronunciation & word order)▪ Recite texts with fluency (appropriate speed, intonation, stress & rhythm)▪ Locate letters and words on a page▪ Answer questions to demonstrate comprehension of the story▪ Apply critical thinking skills in reading (categorizing, problem solving, etc.) and in responding

to various elements of the stories (characters, setting, etc.)

Writing ▪ Write uppercase and lowercase letters correctly▪ Complete Activity Book pages with thought and care






Lesson ▪ 22 thematic units – each is taught over 2 weeks▪ 4 checkpoint lessons (each with a checkpoint test

at the end) – taught in 1 week


Themes ▪ People, places, and things at school▪ Classes at school▪ Activities at school▪ Days of the week and time





Phonics ▪ 20 letter-sound spellings, e.g., short vowels, long vowels, digraphs, blends, etc.▪ Contractions, e.g., I’ll, let’s, can’t, I’m, he’s, etc.▪ Homophones, e.g., blew/blue, see/sea, dear/deer, etc.

Reading ▪ 22 decodable readers▪ 66 sight words▪ Critical thinking skills, e.g., predicting, inferring, drawing conclusions, etc.▪ Reading response tasks, e.g., text-to-self connection, sequencing, story setting, etc.

Writing ▪ Phonics and sight words review▪ 22 grammar concepts







Phonics 25 mins ▪ Learn and practice phonics concepts







Level 2 Instructional Design▪ Sample in the Training Manual for Teachers: Level 2, pp. 78 - 81


Level 2 Unit Overview▪ Sample in the Training Manual for Teachers: Level 2, pp. 82 - 85

▪ More details in the SWE Program under the ‘Prepare’ mode (glasses icon at the top right in Level 2 program)

Level 2 Learning OutcomesBy the end of SWE Level 2, students will be able to demonstrate these skills in order to advance to SWE Level 3:



Phonics ▪ Read words with target sound spellings▪ Spell words with target sound spellings

Reading ▪ Read texts with accuracy (correct pronunciation & word order)▪ Read texts with fluency (appropriate speed, intonation, stress & rhythm)▪ Identify learned sight words and sound spelling in texts▪ Answer questions to demonstrate comprehension of the story▪ Apply critical thinking skills in reading (predicting, drawing conclusions, inferring, etc.) and in

responding to various elements of the stories (text-to-self connection, sequencing, story setting, etc.)

Writing ▪ Spell words correctly▪ Use words to complete sentences correctly▪ Complete Activity Book pages with thought and care







Lesson ▪ 22 thematic units – each is taught over 2 weeks▪ 4 checkpoint lessons (each with a checkpoint test

at the end) – taught in 1 week


Themes ▪ People and places in the community▪ Activities in the city▪ Activities outside the city▪ Caring for the environment





Phonics ▪ 50 letter-sound spellings, e.g., long vowels, digraphs ph, gh, soft c, soft g, etc.▪ Compound words

Reading ▪ 22 decodable readers▪ 66 sight words▪ Critical thinking skills, e.g., analyzing, associating, applying, etc.▪ Reading response tasks, e.g., summarizing, main idea and details, describing, etc.

Writing ▪ Phonics and sight words review▪ 22 grammar concepts







Phonics 25 mins ▪ Learn and practice phonics concepts







Level 3 Instructional Design



Level 3 Unit Overview▪ Sample in the Training Manual for Teachers: Level 3, pp. 84 - 87

▪ More details in the SWE Program under the ‘Prepare’ mode (glassed icon at the top right in Level 3 program)

Level 3 Learning Outcomes

By the end of SWE Level 3, students will be able to demonstrate these skills:



Phonics ▪ Read words with target sound spellings▪ Spell words with target sound spellings

Reading ▪ Read texts with accuracy (correct pronunciation & word order)▪ Read texts with fluency (appropriate speed, intonation, stress & rhythm)▪ Identify learned sight words and sound spelling in texts▪ Answer questions to demonstrate comprehension of the story▪ Apply critical thinking skills in reading (analyzing, associating, applying, etc.) and in responding

to various elements of the stories (summarizing, main idea and details, describing, etc.)

Writing ▪ Spell words correctly▪ Use words to complete sentences correctly▪ Complete Activity Book pages with thought and care


Re-cap of the Training Objectives (Part 1):

✓ What is Scholastic World of English (S.W.E) Program?

✓ To learn and understand about the S.W.E Program – its features and benefits,correlation to C.E.F.R., overview of its comprehensive curriculum for all levels(scope & sequence included)

In Part 2, you will continue

✓ To learn and understand about the S.W.E Program – its course materials,program menu (i.e lesson selection, prepare vs teacher mode) &navigation and extensive built-in teacher support

Introduction to the Program

Part 2


Video Time Stamp (Part 2) Summary

Tip # Content Video Timestamp

1 Training objective: Part 2 00:02s – 00:11s

2 SWE Course Materials 00:12s – 02:17s

3 Program Menu & Navigation 02:18s – 09: 59s

4 Family Connection Book 10:00s – 11: 06s

5 Mobile App 11:07s – 14:01s

6 Activity Books 14:02s – 14:29s

7 Checkpoint Test 14:30s – 16:05s

8 Option for 40-weeks Instruction 16:-07s – 18:00s

▪ To learn and understand about the S.W.E Program – its coursematerials, program menu (i.e lesson selection, prepare vs teachermode) & navigation and extensive built-in teacher support

▪ To support teachers to deliver the S.W.E Program confidently

Training Objectives (Part 2)

Course Materials


▪ Each level consists of an interactive digital program (main teaching-learning tool) and supported by:

✓activity books

✓mobile app (for at-home review)

✓a range of other course materials to aid teaching and consolidate learning

▪ For traditional classroom setting – use the S.W.E Program with an interactive whiteboard

▪ For remote (online) teaching – use the S.W.E Program with a third-party video conferencing tool

Course Materials

Multiple Resources to Support Teachers, Students & Parents

Program Installer(main instructional tool)

Flashcards(1 set per level)

Activity Books(4 books per level)

Student Progress Reports(4 per level)

Family Connection Book

(1 book per level)

Checkpoint Tests(4 per level: L1-L3)

Mobile App for Students/Parents &

Teachers(for at-home review)

Class Record Book(1 per level)

Placement Test

Course Materials

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Program Menu & Navigation


Lesson Selection

Nursery Level Levels 1-3

Prepare Mode vs. Teach Mode

Prepare Mode

▪ Content with teacher’s guide

▪ Helps teachers to prepare for lessonsbefore class

▪ Teachers can view a step-by-step teaching guide for every stage of the lesson

▪ Teaching procedures provide best teaching practices and active game ideas to keep lessons fun and engaging

Teach Mode

▪ Content without teaching guide

▪ Teachers to use this mode for teaching

Navigation

Teacher Toolbar

Downloadable Resources

Nursery Level Levels 1-3

▪ Available in the Prepare mode (book icon at the top right of each level)

End-Level Certificates

▪ To celebrate students’ success in completing each level in the program

../SWE Downloadable Materials (Program Software)/2. Level 1 (4 files)/SWE_Certicifate_Level 1.pdf

Class Record Book▪ Helps teachers keep records of the student list, attendance, homework, and lesson plans

▪ Guidelines on how to use the Class Record Book on p.ii.

../SWE Downloadable Materials (Program Software)/2. Level 1 (4 files)/SWE_Class Record Book.pdf

Student Progress Report

▪ To keep parents informed of their child’s progress in each level

▪ Teachers to complete and give out to parents at the end of each term.

../SWE Downloadable Materials (Program Software)/2. Level 1 (4 files)/SWE_Student Progress Report_Level 1.pdf

Checkpoint Test Instruction & Script

▪ Available for Levels 1-3 Checkpoint Tests: Term 3 and Term 4

▪ Help teachers give proper instruction when administering the Checkpoint Tests at the end of Term 3 and Term 4

../SWE Downloadable Materials (Program Software)/2. Level 1 (4 files)/SWE_CP Test Instructions and Script_Level 1.pdf

Placement Test

▪ Help teachers to evaluate students’ pre-existing knowledge of English to determinethe level most suitable for them before they start to learn the program

▪ Intended for students older than 3 years old, e.g., 4 years old and above

▪ 3-year-old kids to be placed in Nursery Levelwithout taking the placement test – too young to be tested

Guidelines provided for teachers

../SWE Downloadable Materials (Program Software)/5. SWE Placement Tests/SWE_Placement Test A.pdf



Connecting Parents and Teachers

Parents like to be kept informed about their child’s learning progress.

The Family Connection Book…

✓ enables weekly communication between parents and teachers through written comments

✓ informs parents what their child is learning in each lesson

✓ involve parents in helping their child to review/revise content at home for language practice and use (in the Mobile App andActivity Books)


1 book for each student

../Dec. 14-18 SWE Training/SWE Family Connection Book/SWE_FCB_L2.pdf


Phonics Reading

Writing

SWE_FCB_L1.pdf

Mobile App


Beyond the Classroom

▪ Regular review at home dramatically reinforces learning and improves learning outcomes.

▪ The mobile app provides a fun and effective way for students to review/revisit the practice and application activities at home, with a single-user version of the in-class program.

▪ Parents can view their child’s review progress through the course via the mobile app.

▪ The class teacher can also view students’ review progress in the mobile app.

Mobile App

▪ Learning continues at home with revision for practice and application of language items learned in each skill – a great tool to reinforce learning!

Mobile AppStudent’s Experience

▪ After a child has completed the review in the app, his/her parents can go to the app’s Settings → Review Progress to view the child’s progress.

Mobile App

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Parent’s Experience

▪ Teachers can monitor students’ at-home review progress - see how much work students have completed revising in the mobile app.

Mobile AppTeacher’s Experience

Activity Books


Beyond the Classroom

▪ Regular review dramatically reinforces learning and improves learning outcomes.

▪ Full-color activity books further reinforce and extend learning and provide a great way for students to share with parents what they learned in class.

▪ Students should review the content in the mobile app beforecompleting the related activities in the activity book.

Activity Books

4 books for each level, 1 book for each term

Checkpoint Tests (Levels 1 – 3)


Regular Review & Assessment

▪ Checkpoint Tests (at the end of each term) allow students to revisit content from previous units.

✓Each test features both written and oral components

✓Enable teachers to monitor progress and providing clear results to parents.

✓Students to complete their answers in the Checkpoint Test Booklet

Checkpoint Tests (Levels 1-3)

Example: Checkpoint Test 2 (Level 1, Term 2)

Teacher uses the program to give the test instructions.

Students complete their answers in the Checkpoint Test Booklet.

Example: Checkpoint Test 2 (Level 1, Term 2)

Teacher collects all the test booklets from students to mark them.

Option for 40-week Instruction


40-week Instruction

▪ Take note that reduced number of weeks of instruction leads to reduced hours of teaching

➢ 8 weeks of instruction are omitted

▪ Download the 40-week Scope & Sequence to identify which 2nd week lessons and/or Checkpoint Tests are omitted.

Introduction

Nursery Level 40-week Instruction

To opt for 40 weeks of instruction in Nursery Level, you are required to omit teaching the 2nd week lessons in 8 units.

➢ Omitted lessons are at regular intervals

➢ These omitted lessons can be assigned as homework through the mobile app and activity books

../SWE Curriculum/SWE Scope & Sequence (40-week Instruction)/1 SWE_LN Scope & Sequence_40 Weeks 20200622.xlsx

Levels 1 - 3 40-week Instruction

To opt for 40 weeks of instruction in Levels 1-3, you are required to do the following:

1. Omit teaching the 2nd week lessons in 4 units

➢ Omitted lessons are at regular intervals.

➢ These omitted lessons can be assigned as homework through the mobile app and activity books.

2. Omit all the 4 Checkpoint Tests.

➢ No assessments available.

Levels 1 - 3 40-week Instruction

../SWE Curriculum/SWE Scope & Sequence (40-week Instruction)/2 SWE_L1 Scope & Sequence_40 Weeks 20200622.xlsx

../SWE Curriculum/SWE Scope & Sequence (40-week Instruction)/3 SWE_L2_Scope & Sequence_40 Weeks 20200622.xlsx

../SWE Curriculum/SWE Scope & Sequence (40-week Instruction)/4 SWE_L3_Scope & Sequence_40 Weeks 20200622.xlsx

Need More Information?

▪ Refer to the S.W.E. Training Manuals for Teachers: Nursery – Level 3 for more details about the program.

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Re-cap of the Training Objectives (Part 1 & Part 2):

✓ What is Scholastic World of English (S.W.E) Program?

✓ To learn and understand about the S.W.E Program – its features andbenefits, correlation to C.E.F.R., overview of its comprehensive curriculum,course materials and extensive built-in teacher support

✓ To deliver the S.W.E Program confidently

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