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: Debate

Students learn to interact and converse with their friends using guided sentence structures aligned to the MTL curriculum. As they progress to the middle and upper levels, they are exposed to a range of graphic stimuli, such as pictures, videos and current affairs articles, and are guided to express their opinions and feelings. Throughout the learning process, teachers provide scaffolding through sentence starters and structured thinking processes, enabling students to organise their ideas before presenting them. The department also integrates technology into the Applied Learning Programme (ALP) through ICT tools such as ClassPoint and Canva, allowing students to present their ideas in varied and engaging modes, thereby promoting the Joy of Learning. In addition, students are nurtured to be respectful communicators who are attentive 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, Public Speaking Workshop