English Program - A Glance
The program goal is to enable Std. 4 & 5 children in Tamil-medium Government/Corporation schools to understand and speak English. The module consists of a set of topics which have been short listed keeping in mind functional utility as well as syllabus requirements.
Key Components & Methodology
The module addresses the following skills / components:
- Listening to stories/ instructions to do activities/conversations & songs
- Vocabulary building
- Comprehension
- Expression
- Self – learning
The methodology used to provide exposure to these skills is as below:
- Audio with visual accompaniment (either story booklets/picture cards)
The audio is interactive in nature. Besides providing an opportunity for all children to listen, it gives a chance for a few children to speak, either in response to a question or by way of mere repetition
- Interactive activities and games
A mix of activities/games involving question-response & conversation facilitates:
- Interaction among children
- Interaction between the teacher & children
This provides an opportunity for children to listen to & speak in English in class (i.e. comprehension & expression)
- Materials
A variety of materials such as story booklets, picture cards, posters, flashcards, activity charts & board games provides the opportunity for:
- Vocabulary building
- Self-learning by children
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