Self-Access Learning

ego-Access encyclopedism egotism-ACCESS LEARNING For side of meat row in Malaysian Primary Schools wedge///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/ egotism%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/P&P/SAL/index. hypertext mark-up expression3/31/2005 120449 AM understructure to Self-Access attainment INTRODUCTION Self-Access instruction (SAL) was first introduced and piloted in SRK Sri Kelana, Selangor Darul Ehsan in 1990. Since then it has been extended to 150 domesti twates in Malaysia. It was initiated by the Curriculum study Centre, Ministry of Education, Malaysia.The contents of the book focus on an Overview of SAL, Setting up a Self- Access Centre, information Materials and Equipment, bookmans educational activity and SAL in Operation. assay materials to give te twingers and keenness into SAL ar also included. Introduction to SAL (Overview) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 SAL cusp shoot down///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/ ego%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/introduction. hypertext mark-up language (1 of 4)3/31/2005 120456 AM Introduction to Self-Access study ro routine///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/ ego%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/introduction. html (2 of 4)3/31/2005 120456 AMIntroduction to Self-Access acquirement read///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/ ego%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/introduction. html (3 of 4)3/31/2005 120456 AM Introduction to Self-Access teaching burden///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/ egotism%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/introduction. html (4 of 4)3/31/2005 120456 AM Self-Access Learning SELF-ACCESS LEARNING For face wrangle in Malaysian Primary Schools CHAPTER 1 Self-Access Self-Access Learning (SAL) Objectives main Features file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/ self-importance%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter1a. htm3/31/2005 120506 AMSelf-Access Learning Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Self-Access OVERVIEW Self- access is a system which admits pupils hornswoggle at their feature pace and succession employ create acquirement materials and equipment. Self-Access Learning (SAL) Self -access study (SAL) at the primary school level refers to independent education through the use of tuition materials. It is linked to the prescribed curriculum. Pupils atomic fall 18 give opportunity to their own activities, be and evaluate their own flow as well as superintend their own submit. Philosophy of SAL file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter1. tml (1 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 1 The concept of SAL is based on the future(a)q q q q q q e real pupil is an individual with different needs, interest, attitudes and aptitudes. every pupil keys in different ways and at varied rates. every pupil is am change for his or her own imageing. every pupil is granted the opportunity to learn how to learn. the te torturer cater s for all individual needs of the pupils. the teacher creates a conducive, tightness free learning milieu. file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter1. html (2 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AMSelf-Access Learning Chapter 1 Objectives of SAL q q q q to provide opportunities for pupils to learn how to learn. to cater for the pupils individual needs and learning styles. to allow pupils to evaluate and assess their own learning. to complement class get on teaching and learning. Main Features of SAL file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter1. html (3 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 1 Introduction to SAL (Overview) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. pk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter1. html (4 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Introduction SETTING UP A SELF- ACCESS mettle A self- Access Centre ( dismission) is a preference where organized learning materials and equipment ar made lendable and accessible for pupils. In the scoop, materials and equipment such as journals, take form sails, cassette tapes, icon tapes, computer assisted language learning (CALL) file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter1. html (5 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 1 rogrammes, games, radio cassette embarkers sets and video recorders are set(p) and organized systematically. Functions of the SAC ? Provides conducive learning environment ? Provides opportunities for pupils to carry come on learning activities. ? Houses learning materials and equipment. ? divulges in setion charts and pupils achievement. file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter1. html (6 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 1 Factors to be considered when se tting up a SAC Location The SAC bum be a room by itself, a corner in classroom or in the school resource centre.It should also be easily accessible. In schools with limited rooms or space, teachers fecal matter retort the materials in boxes which peck be mobilized to the classroom whenever necessary. Design The design should be conducive to individual learning styles as well as vitiated group interaction. It should be attr restless and appealing to the pupils. Layout The layout is the arrangement of furniture, materials and equipment in the SAC. They should be placed in such a way where the pupils can locomote easily. The SAC would include the following q q q contracting corner Computer succor Language Learning corner Carrels for listening ile///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter1. html (7 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 1 q q q q Video viewing corner Games corner Working area Dis vivify area A SAMPLE PLAN OF A SAC IN A SRC SAMPLE PLAN OF A SAC file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter1. html (8 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 1 Books and print materials To ensure that the materials last, worksheets may be attach onto card and laminated o sealed in plastic.Each item is then coherent in separate boxes which are contort- enrolld for the language proficiency level. file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter1. html (9 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 1 Equipment Cassette recorders are the most necessary equipment. They are apply for practising listening and speaking skills. The application cards accompanying the tapes are labelled, colour-coded and placed on shelves. Computers are excellent aids to SAL. Television sets and video recorders enable pupils to listen and watch English programmes.Time Teachers need cartridge clip to set up the SAC and to prepare pupils to learn independently. It may take between 3 or 6 months before the SAC can be frame-up and be functional. Funds Setting up SAC needs time and money. If there is limited fund, teachers need to set priority and seek for helper or sponsorship. file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter1. html (10 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 1 file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter1. html (11 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 1A SAC SK Seri Perlis, Perlis A SAC corner in a resource centre SRK Tengku Abdul Halim, Alor Star, Kedah A SAL corner in a resource centre. SK Kampung Baru Keningau, Sabah Introduction to SAL (Overview) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 SAL Booklet file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter1. html (12 of 12)3/31/2005 120521 AM Self-Access Learning SELF-ACCESS LEARNING For English Language in Malaysian Primary Schools CHAPTER 2 Introduction to Chapter 2 Functions of the SAC Factors to be considered when setting up a SAC ile///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter2a. htm3/31/2005 120532 AM Self-Access Learning SELF-ACCESS LEARNING For English Language in Malaysian Primary Schools CHAPTER 3 Introduction to Chapter 3 Types of SAL worksheets Type of Self Access Language Learning Materials miscellanea code for Worksheet Guidelines for physical composition worksheets Procedures for writing worksheets ratificationlist for evaluation Self-Access compartmentalization Code for English at Primary School Level file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. pm. my/p/sal/chapter3aa. htm3/31/2005 120544 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 Chapter 3 SELF-ACCESS LANGUAGE LEARNING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT Self-access language learning materials are self instruct ional materials written or adapted by teachers. They are made available and accessible to the pupils to work individually, in pairs or in groups with or without prepare supervision from the teacher. The materials should cater for the pupils learning styles, abilities and interests. The materials written or adapted are based on the language skills, thinking skills, grammar and vocabulary.They may be learning materials, implement materials or evidence materials. Types of SAL worksheets Type of Self Access Language Learning Materials Classification code for Worksheet Guidelines for writing worksheets Procedures for writing worksheets Checklist for evaluation Self-Access Classification Code for English at Primary School Level file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter3. html (1 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 Types of SAL Worksheets Practice worksheet rill worksheet Back to Chapter 3 Main Page Home 1.Lear ning worksheet Learning worksheets are those which contain information and ex political programation for the pupils to read, understand and apply them. Example of a learning worksheet Yr. 6/Ep3/Blue/(07)/( ) Instructions i. ask the sentences carefully. ii. Study the diagram below. We use a when the noun bug outs with a consonant, but if the noun begins with a vowel sound, an is used. file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter3. html (2 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 Task Fill in the blanks with a or an. Example I have .. en. I have a pen 1. Pulau Gaya is .. island off Sabah. file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter3. html (3 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 2. Malaysia has . hot and wet climate. 3. Draw .. line across this circle. 4. My brother Abu is kite take forr. 5. My sister often takes .. apple to school. 6. Marys mother bought her .. newfound umbrella. 7. You cannot make . omelette without breaking eggs. 8.Puan Farida has . very pretty white cat. Yr 6/EP 3/Blue/(07)/( ) resolvent Key 1. an 3. a 5. an 7. an 2. a 4. a 6. a 8. a file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. html (4 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 2. Practice worksheets Practice worksheets give pupils the opportunity to strengthen the skills learnt in the classroom. The exercises include * problem solving * games and begins Example of a practice worksheet Yr4/R2. 1/Red/(03)/( ) Instructions 1. mien at the photos for the clues. 2. Copy the puzzle into your SAL book. . Complete the puzzle. 4. Check your settlements with the conclude key. Task Rearrange the garner to harness out the signalises of the things in the picture below. file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. html (5 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Se lf-Access Learning Chapter 3 Yr4/R2. 1/Red/(03)/( ) file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. html (6 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 Answer key 1. 3. 5. 7. 9. TREES TRACTOR sully PATH BRIDGE 2. 4. 6. 8. FIELD MOUNTAIN HEDGE GATE 10.RIVER 12. besiege 11. TIN Example of practice worksheet Yr4/R4. 7/RED/05/( ) Instructions 1. Look at the picture. 2. Read the questions. 3. Write your answers in your SAL Book. 4. Check your answers with your teacher. Task Poh Quan is passage to do something. What is she dismission to do? Why? file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. html (7 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 3. run Worksheets file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. html (8 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AMSelf-Access Learning Chapter 3 tribulation worksheet contain exercises accustomed to pupils to test how a great deal they have understood and learnt. Example of a test worksheet. Yr. 6/EP 3/(Blue)/(08)/( ) Instructions 1. Do this exercise in your SAL book 2. Read the sentences carefully. 4. Check your answers with the answer key. Task Fill in the blanks with a or an. Did you see (1) gray-headed lady with (2) umbrella walking here about (3) hours ago? She was wearying (4) apron and . (5) unusual hat. She had .. 6) animal with her that had yellow feathers. Was the animal .. (7) elephant? Was it . (8) anteater? Was it . (9) ostrich? Could it be (10) yellow bird? Yr. /EP3/(Blue)/(08)/( ) Answer key 1. an 6. an file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. html (9 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 2. an 3. an 4. an 5. BRIDGE 7. 8. 9. an an an 10. a TYPES OF SELF ACCESS LANGUAGE LEARNING MATERIALS file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. y/p&p/ sal/chapter3. html (10 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 Worksheets are essential in SAL. They are self-instructional and written or adapted based on the English Language KBSR syllabus 1982. The pupils who use these worksheets are learning from them with the teacher as a facilitator. Therefore teachers have to be precise, get in and appropriate when writing instructions. The format of a SAL worksheet is given below. file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. html (11 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 ile///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. html (12 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 a. Classification code enables the pupils to find the worksheets they need. It is written on the top right cash in ones chips corner. It gives the following information year Year 4 (Yr4) Year 5 (Yr. 5) Year 6 (Yr. 6) Skills R L W EP Reading earshot Writing Examination practice Sub-skills R1 Recognise and Read file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. html (13 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AMSelf-Access Learning Chapter 3 R2 R3 R4 R5 Read and crack Read and pigeonholing Read and Comprehend Dictionary skills Level The worksheets are graded to 3 levels of language proficiency Green elementary Red Blue mediocre advance Activity type Each piece of worksheet has a number which indicates the type of activity for the pupils to work on. The following are examples of activities for construe. 01 Read & Match 02 Read & Draw 03 Read & Arrange 04 Read & Sequence 05 Read & Solve 06 Read & Group 07 Read & Answer file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. tml (14 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 08 Read & Complete 09 Read & coupling 10 Read & Choose 11 Read & Follow 12 Read & Co rrect errors noe Teachers may add more activities using their own numbers. Copy number This number indicates which imitate the worksheet is. premier copy (1) Second copy (2) Third copy (3) e. g. b. Instruction c. Task d. Answer key These are instruction for the pupils to follow. This is the actual exercise. Answer provided at the tooshie of the worksheets for the pupils to check and correct. file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter3. tml (15 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 Guidelines for writing worksheets * * * The worksheets should be attractive. The variety of tasks, exercises and activities should be motivating an challenging. The worksheets should be graded correspond to the pupils level of language proficiency. Procedure for writing worksheets file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter3. html (16 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning C hapter 3 * * * * Identity the classification code (The classification code is given on page 22) sacrifice clear and precise instructions.Set the task and device the activities. Provide an answer key. Checklist for evaluation The following questions need to be asked and answer when one is evaluation SAL worksheet. a. Does the activity give a clear picture of the skills it is focusing? b. Does the activity give a clear picture of the language item or skill to be learnt or reinforced c. Does the worksheet score in the following category file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter3. html (17 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 3 * learning? * practice? * test? d.Does the leaveback take the following form * an answer key? * a discussion with the teacher? * a discussion with a friend? * a model made by the pupil? e. Does the activity encourage creative and critical thinking? Writing SAL worksheets is a very challenging task. If we reflect on how our pupils depart benefit from SAL we bequeath work at it for Tomorrows comfort requires todays hardwork. Introduction to SAL (Overview) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter3. html (18 of 18)3/31/2005 120554 AM Self-Access LearningSELF-ACCESS LEARNING For English Language in Malaysian Primary Schools CHAPTER 4 What is scholar development Why Learner Training Aims Teachers Role Implementation of Learner Training Activities Bridging The Gap Activities Learner Independence Activities Language Awareness Activities Preparation of Pupils for SAL Learner Orientation Sample Questionaire 1 Sample Questionaire 2 Sample Questionaire 3 system Test for Year 4 SAL Booklet file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter4a. htm3/31/2005 120610 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 Chapter 4 LEARNER TRAININGW hat is Learner Training? Learner Training refers to a process of educate the pupils to become more effective active pupils during SAL period. It also means preparing pupils to learn how to learn to work independently with or without teacher supervision. In learner matching pupils must be dexterous to learn how to use self-access materials such as worksheets, books and equipment such as cassette recorders, video recorders and computers. Learner Training also trains pupils in self-assessment. Why Learner Training? The rationale for Learner Training is file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. pk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter4. htm (1 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 to train pupils to learn how to learn. to familiarise pupils with the use of the Self-Access Centre. to make pupils sensitive of the various materials and equipment found in the SAC. to create readiness in pupils to learn the English Language independently. Aims To help pupil s become effective learners and be responsible for their own learning. To help pupils focus their attention on how to learn rather than what to learn. file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter4. tm (2 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 The Teachers billet in Learning Training Encourages group interaction among pupils in the classroom. Helps pupils to be aware of the wide range of strategies for language learning. Creates a learning environment where pupils feel they can experiment with their own language learning. Counsels and guide pupils when possible. Prepares the pupils to learn on their own. file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter4. htm (3 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 Implementation of Training ActivitiesLearner educate activities are not introduced separately but they are integrated in the daily English Language lesson. Th ese activities are elements woven into the fabric of a daily English Language lesson and have been introduced to the pupils even before SAL was introduced in the school. Components of learner training activities for SAL at the primary school level are Bridging the gap activities Preparation of pupils for SAL Pupil Orientation of the SAC file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter4. htm (4 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4Bridging the gap activities These are activities that prepare pupils for independent learning. They are Activities which Develop societal Skills in Pupils The pupils working in the SAC will have to make do the materials and take turns to use the equipment. Teachers need to plan activities which train and develop the pupils cognisance of oneself as well as the needs of sharing materials ability to demand the benign of materials and equipment to use and what to do should someone else chooses to use them at the like time and responsibility for their actions. Some activities which develop pupils social skills, are make them group eaders when doing work giving them duties to do after practical work organising competitions to see which area is the cleanest after pupils do practical work file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter4. htm (5 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 Learner Independence Activities Such activities develop skills in the pupils to learn to take turns to decide upon the role of leaders to switch roles. These activities train the pupils to be independent and responsible and can be found in their textbooks.Many examples of a learner independence activity for Year 6 can be found in Exercise A Page 19 of Farida J. Ibrahim & Beatrice Thiyagarajah Moving On With English KBSR Year 6. D. B. P. file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter4. htm (6 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 Language Awareness Activities These activities help pupils to think and understand the language. They are carried out during the English lessons. The following examples are taken from page 42 and 43 of Farida J. Ibrahim & Beatrice Thiyagarajah Moving On With English Year 6, D.B. P. Example 1 risk where these people are going. Then make sentences about what they wear. Example Hashim is going to the mosque. He wears a baju Melayu a sarung and a songkok when he goes to the mosque. Example 2 file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter4. htm (7 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 The policeman is trying to catch the thief. He talks to four men. What are their answers? file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter4. htm (8 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AMSelf-Access Learning Chapter 4 Preparation of pupils for SAL Preparing the pupils to work independently or with minimal teacher supervision would include training them to read and understand instructional language read and follow instructions plan their own learning programmes make them aware of their learning strategies monitor their own learning If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetimes. Confucius (551-471 BC) file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/chapter4. tm (9 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 Learner Orientation Pupils need to be familiar with the SAC and SAL materials and equipment so they are taken to the SAC and given a guided tour of the place. During the tour these pupils are given a short quiz to familiarise themselves with the self-access learning system of the school. An information sheet listing what is available and where to find it can be given to the pupils. Pupils will be given a learners file or a SAL b ooklet on the first day they go to the SAC. They are asked to use that booklet till they leave the school.In this way the pupils are able to record their progress and also the change in their learning attitude. It is important to realise that learner training is a systematic and gradual process. Teachers need to give their pupils time to develop and become effective independent learners. file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter4. htm (10 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE 1 Getting to tell apart your SAC Instruction Answer the following questions. 1. Look around you. Can you name 5 things in the SAC? __________________________________________________________ 2. Where would you go to besot a fountain level worksheet? _____________________________________________________ 3. What are the colour codes found in the worksheet? _____________________________________________________ 4. If you want to date up the mean of words, what book would you take? Where can I jerk off it? ___________________________________________________________________________ 5. Label the plan of your SAC. file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter4. htm (11 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE 2 Tell me about your SAC Instruction Answer the following questions. 1. Is your SAC different from your classroom? ___________________________________________________________ 2. Are there any reading cards in your SAC? _____________________________________________________ 3. Where can you find them? _____________________________________________________ 4. Name three corners in the SAC? _____________________________________________________ 5. Which corner do you like best? Why? _____________________________________________________ file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. pk. kpm. my/p&p/sa l/chapter4. htm (12 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 SAMPLE QUESTIONNAIRE 3 What you can do in during the Self-Access Learning Period 1. Do you already sock about the self-access learning room / corner in your school? _________________________________________________________________________ 2. What kind of materials can you find in your SAL corner / room? _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ile///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter4. htm (13 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 3. Can you do the following activities or use the following materials at the self-access learning corner / room in your school? What is their code? predicting outcomes learn more about universal truths get the meaning of words from the text itself read a nd solve puzzles listen to a invention listen to music Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No Code No. Code No. Code No. Code No. Code No. Code No. 4.Can you get help when you are working at the SAL corner / room? Who will help you? __________________________________________________________________ 5. When do you take a book during the SAL period? __________________________________________________________________ Do you play games during the SAL period? Can you list the games you can play in pairs and in groups during the SAL periods? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 6. Introduction to SAL (Overview) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 SAL Booklet ile///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter4. htm (14 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Chapter 4 file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/se lf%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/chapter4. htm (15 of 15)3/31/2005 120620 AM Self-Access Learning Placement Test PLACEMENT TEST FOR sorting 4 Name Year _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Placement Test Before the pupils begin to use the SAL materials and equipment in the SAC, they are given a placement test to determine their English Language proficiency level.The marks they score in the test will enable them to work on the SAL materials match to the colour code. Questions are based on the skills taught that particular year. Suggested marking scheme according to SAL colour code. 0 39 marks 69 marks (Green) (Red) (Blue) 40 70 100 marks An example of Placement Test for Year 4 Questions 1 5 A. Name the objects below. Use the words in the box. file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/placement_test. htm (1 of 10)3/31/2005 120650 AM Self-Access Learning Placement Test 1. _____________ _____ 2. __________________ 3. _________________ 4. __________________ 5. __________________ Questions 6-10 B. Read the sentences below. Write them correctly beside each picture. She waters the flowers at 5 oclock in the evening. She leaves the school at 1 oclock in the afternoon. She reads her books at 8 oclock at wickedness. Rina gets up at 6 oclock in the morning. She goes to bed at 10 oclock at night file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/placement_test. htm (2 of 10)3/31/2005 120650 AM Self-Access Learning Placement Test 6. _______________________________ 7. _______________________________ . _______________________________ 9. _______________________________ 10. _______________________________ Questions 11-15 C. Give the opposites of the words below. Choose the answers from the circles. 11. bad 12. happy 13. thin __________ __________ __________ 14. good 15. clear ___________ ___________ file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20 access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/placement_test. htm (3 of 10)3/31/2005 120650 AM Self-Access Learning Placement Test Questions 11-15 D. Fill in the blanks with the correct words. Rubber tapper butcher postman carpenter nurse 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.Pak Aman is a _________________. He sells meat at the market. My brother is a _________________. He delivers letters and parcels. Zaniahs sister is a ________________. She works in a hospital. En Hashim is a __________________. He makes furniture. My neighbour is a _________________. He works in a rubber estate. Questions 21 25 E. Match A and B. Write the sentences in the space provided. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/placement_test. tm (4 of 10)3/31/2005 120650 AM Self-Access Learning Placement Test _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Questions 26 30 F. Arrange the sentences below to form a story Every evening he practises in his school field. First he runs around the field. Then he practises high jump. When it gets late, he goes home. bear on is taking part in the 100 metres race and the high jump. 26. _________________________________________________________________________ 27. ________________________________________________________________________ 28. _________________________________________________________________________ 29. _________________________________________________________________________ 30. file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/placement_test. htm (5 of 10)3/31/2005 120650 AM Self-Access Learning Placement Test _________________________________________________________________________ Questions 31 35 G. Look at the picture . Fill in the blanks with the following words. out on in near at Samad has a canary.He keeps it (31) the cage. He puts the cage (32) the cupboard. His cat sitting (33) the table is looking (34) the bird. The cat is trying to catch the bird. Samad comes (35) from his room and chases the cat away. Questions 36 40 H. Arrange the words below to make meaningful statements. 36. __________________________________________________________ file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/placement_test. htm (6 of 10)3/31/2005 120650 AM Self-Access Learning Placement Test 37. __________________________________________________________ 38. _________________________________________________________ 39. __________________________________________________________ 40. __________________________________________________________ Questions 41 45 A. Read and circle the correct answers. Alis Diary sunlight Isa and I went to Tanjung Malim. Very hot day. Storm at night. The roof leaked. Woke up and had to move my bed. Ashiahs birthday. She had a party. A man came to look at the roof. young for school because the bus broke down. Some men repaired the roof. Some on the spur of the moment birds in the roof. Dad went to Penang for two days. Helicopter crashed in Singapore.Had stomach ache in the morning. Better in the afternoon. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/placement_test. htm (7 of 10)3/31/2005 120650 AM Self-Access Learning Placement Test THURSDAY Dad returned. Uncle came. Letter from Zainal in Australia. skint my bicycle eye. 41. Where did Isa go on Sunday? A. Pulau Pinang B. Tanjung Malim C. Singapore D. Australia 42. Which of the following statements is square(a)? A. Ashiahs birthday was on Sunday. B. Alis father repaired the roof on Monday. C. Ali had stomach ache in the morning. D.Alis uncle came from Australia. 43. What did Ali break during the week? A . His bed B. The bus C. His bicycle pump D. The roof 44. Why did Ali move his bed on Sunday night? A. It was a stormy night. B. It was very hot. file///Volumes/GANPD/P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p/sal/placement_test. htm (8 of 10)3/31/2005 120650 AM Self-Access Learning Placement Test C. There were dead birds in the roof. D. The roof leaked. 45. The word returned in the diary means .. A. came back B. went C. gave D. arrived Questions 46 50 B. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.Ahmad lived in a village. He had fifty sheep. He liked to play tricks on people. One day Ahmad took his sheep to the hill. He rested under a big tree. Suddenly he had an idea. He decided to trick the villagers. He shouted that a tiger was attacking his sheep. The villagers rushed out to help him. They did not see any tiger. They knew that Ahmad had tricked them. They were angry. One afternoon, a tiger sincerely attacked Ahmads sheep. He shouted for help but 46. How many sheep did Ahmad have? He had __________________________________________________ 47. How did he trick the villagers?He tricked them by __________________________________________ file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/placement_test. htm (9 of 10)3/31/2005 120650 AM Self-Access Learning Placement Test 48. The villagers were angry because ______________________________ ________________________________________________________ 49. Choose the best finish to the story. A. the villagers came to help him B. the villagers caught the tiger C. the villagers did not come to help him D. the villagers tricked him 50. From the story we know that Ahmad was . A. naughty son. B. A hardworking boy C. A cheerful boy D. A lazy boy file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/placement_test. htm (10 of 10)3/31/2005 120650 AM Self-Access Learning SELF-ACCESS LEARNING For English Language in Malaysian Primary Schools SAL brochure Contents Plan of my SAC My learning contract My study plan My activity plan My evaluation sheet My record sheet (Sample 1) My record sheet (Sample 2) My record sheet for reading (Sample 1) My record sheet for reading (Sample 2) Rules on the care of SAL materials and equipment ile///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/booklet. htm3/31/2005 120705 AM Self-Access Learning SALBooklet SAL BOOKLET Contents file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/sal_booklet2. htm (1 of 13)3/31/2005 120713 AM Self-Access Learning SALBooklet PLAN OF MY SAC file///Volumes/GANPD/P&P/kspkTM-2005/PBI/self%20access%20lg/www. ppk. kpm. my/p&p/sal/sal_booklet2. htm (2 of 13)3/31/2005 120713 AM Self-Access Learning SALBooklet