Elis Conference 2017: Concurrent Sessions

Elis Conference 2017: Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent Session 1 | 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Education Leaders

  • Why fix it if it ain’t broke?: Effecting Change in the Teaching and Learning of English Language 
    Mrs Anba Saroja, Kent Ridge Secondary School 

    Class Action Suits! The Trials and Joys of Teaching Again
    Mrs Lucy Toh, Kent Ridge Secondary School 

    Designing the English Language Curriculum and English Language Teacher Learning in a New Primary School
    Mr Dennis Yap, Punggol Cove Primary School

EL TEACHER LEADERS

  • When Teachers Become Learners: A Case Study

    Ms Ann Cheo, Seng Kang Secondary School
    Ms Nivashini Mohandasan, Seng Kang Secondary School
    Mdm Varalackshmi Hariharan, ELIS

    Teaching Without Research or Driving Without Watching the Road
    Dr Christopher Ward, ELIS 

    Download slides here - 1B-Professional Learning (Sec)-ELIS(.pdf, 429.88 KB)

  • Understanding Inquiry as Stance: The Journey of a Teacher of Writing

    Ms Sumangalam Haridas, Tampines Secondary School
    Ms Shen Simin Nicole, Tampines Secondary School
    Mdm Shalini Damodaran, ELIS

    Download slides here - 1C-Writing (Sec)-Tampines Sec(.pdf, 986.04 KB)

    Erasing Blind-spots and Providing Action-based Corrective Advice in the Marking of Exposition Essays

    Miss Luisa Ten Mei Fong, Anglican High School

    Miss Yan Xiuru, Anglican High School

    Download slides here - 1C-Writing (Sec)-Anglican High(.pdf, 759.64 KB)

  • Using Question-Answer Relationships (QAR) to Teach Close and Critical Reading Skills

    Mdm Sanmuga Malar D/O Rathakrishnan, Princess Elizabeth Primary School 
    Miss Chin Sau Lai, Princess Elizabeth Primary School

    Download slides here - 1D-Reading (Pri)-Princess Elizabeth Pri(.pdf, 1.93 MB)

    The Power of Effective Questioning

    Mdm Elista Tan, Cedar Primary School

    Download slides here - 1D-Reading (Pri)-Cedar Pri(.pdf, 462.92 KB)

  • Using Question-Answer Relationships (QAR) to Teach Close and Critical Reading Skills

    Mdm Sanmuga Malar D/O Rathakrishnan, Princess Elizabeth Primary School 
    Miss Chin Sau Lai, Princess Elizabeth Primary School

    Download slides here - 1D-Reading (Pri)-Princess Elizabeth Pri(.pdf, 1.93 MB)

    The Power of Effective Questioning

    Mdm Elista Tan, Cedar Primary School

    Download slides here - 1D-Reading (Pri)-Cedar Pri(.pdf, 462.92 KB)

  • TAD: An Effective Tool to Help Students Develop Ideas in Writing

    Miss Chia Soo Yin. North Vista Primary School
    Miss Dashni D/O Ravindran, Si Ling Primary School

    Using Visible Thinking in Drama Strategies for Skilful Writing

    Ms Stella Fernandez, CHIJ Our Lady Of Good Counsel
    Mrs Shiamala Gopal, CHIJ Our Lady Of Good Counsel
    Ms Loh Lee Miang, CHIJ Our Lady Of Good Counsel

    Download slides here - 1F-Writing (Pri)-CHIJ Our Lady of Good Counsel(.pdf, 6.23 MB)

  • I am an English Language Teacher. So HOW?

    Dr Tay May Yin, ELIS

EC CHAMPIONS

  • Future-ready Professional Learning for Teachers

    Dr Paul Doyle, ELIS

Concurrent Session 2 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Education Leaders

  • An Alliance of Four Critical Friends: Deepening Inquiry, Seeding Innovation 

    Mrs Mary Seah, Tanjong Katong Girls’ School
    Mdm Yasmin Bte A. Aziz, Hai Sing Catholic School
    Mrs Wong Shu Xian, Hai Sing Catholic School
    Ms Sukhjeet Kaur, CHIJ Katong Convent
    Ms Chee Bee Phaik, Tanjong Katong Girls’ School
    Mdm Muneira Daud, Ngee Ann Secondary School
    Dr Tay May Yin, ELIS

EL TEACHER LEADERS

  • Developing 21st Century Readers among Normal (Technical) Students 

    Ms Caroline Patricia Thomas, Anderson Secondary School
    Ms Jeyalaxmy Ayaduray, ELIS

    Download slides here - 2B-Reading (Sec)-Anderson Sec(.pdf, 4.93 MB)

    READ@Clementi Town Secondary School (Whole School Approach to Reading) 

    Mrs Teresa Chua, Clementi Town Secondary School
    Ms Karen Sia, Clementi Town Secondary School

    Download slides here - 2B-Reading (Sec)-Clementi Town Sec(.pdf, 8.76 MB)

  • Integrating the Use of Personal Learning Devices with the Teaching of Speaking and Writing 

    Mdm Sarahlyn Cheng Yanling, Canberra Primary School
    Mdm Kuah Hui Yeng, Canberra Primary School

    Download slides here - 2C-ICT-Canberra Pri(.pdf, 841.91 KB)

    Engaging Learners, Enabling and Enhancing Language-learning in the Classroom

    Mrs Serene Ng, St Joseph’s Institution Junior
    Mrs Chriel Chua, St Joseph’s Institution Junior
    Ms Grace Lim, St Joseph’s Institution Junior

    Download slides here - 2C-ICT-St Joseph' Institution Junior(.pdf, 455.29 KB)

    Enhancing Self-Directed and Collaborative Learning through the Use of 1-to-1 Computing

    Miss Nurkhalisah Binte Kassim, Ngee Ann Secondary School
    Miss Elizabeth Eng Yan Ling, Ngee Ann Secondary School

    Download slides here - 2C-ICT-Ngee Ann Sec(.pdf, 1.21 MB)

  • Instructional Practices of Teachers who Carry Out Explicit Comprehension Instructions in the Primary School Classroom

    Mdm Foo En Ting, Grace, North Vista Primary School
    Miss Wang Kaifen, North Vista Primary School
    Miss Chong Yuan Ping, North Vista Primary School
    Mdm Rose Iliyana Mohamad Said, North Vista Primary School

    Download slides here - 2D-Reading (Pri)-North Vista Pri(.pdf, 590.74 KB)

    Making Sense of Text: Enhancing Upper Primary Students’ Inference Skills in Reading 

    Mr Leslie Lai Kuan Hoe, Innova Primary School
    Ms Chan Siew Li Doreen, Woodlands Primary School
    Mrs Shanti Marion Prakash, Tao Nan School
    Mdm Wong Bing Sum, Radin Mas Primary School

    Download slides here - 2D-Reading (Pri)-Innova_Woodlands_Tao Nan_Radin Mas(.pdf, 345.21 KB)

  • The Impact of ‘Think-Talk-Write-Practise’ Strategy on Primary Four Students’ Performance in Stimulus-based Conversation 

    Mrs Audrey Lee-Lim Ya Qi, Yishun Primary School
    Mdm Aziana Aziz, Yishun Primary School
    Mdm Geetha D/O V. K. Ramadass, Yishun Primary School
    Mrs Justina A. Surash, Yishun Primary School

    Download slides here - 2E-Oracy (Pri)-Yishun Pri(.pdf, 1.58 MB)

    Use of Thinking Routines to Enhance Critical Thinking and Oracy in Students

    Mrs Cecilia Peralta-Lee, Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)
    Mrs Rena Tham, Fairfield Methodist School (Primary)

    Download slides here - 2E-Oracy (Pri)-Fairfield Methodist School (Pri)(.pdf, 625.06 KB)

  • Exploring Upper Primary Students’ Writing Using the STAR Framework as a Form of Feedback

    Mdm Anissa Ferdaus Md Salleh, Tanjong Katong Primary School
    Mrs Chen-Wang Seow Huey, Tanjong Katong Primary School

    Download slides here - 

    Developing Motivation to Write through Journaling

    Mrs Adeline Lynn Teo, De La Salle School
    Mdm Koh Ting Ting, De La Salle School
    Mdm Leong Foong Yee Irene, De La Salle School

    Download slides here - 2F-Writing (Pri)-De La Salle School(.pdf, 639.65 KB)

  • The Singapore Writing Institute: A Taster

    Mdm Varalackshmi Hariharan, ELIS
    Ms Audrey Lee, ELIS
    Mr Amir Wahab, ELIS

  • The Use of Lesson Study to Prepare Students to Ask Purposeful Questions in a Poetry Socratic Seminar

    Mrs Cheryl Wong, Methodist Girls’ School
    Mrs Beatrice Leong, Methodist Girls’ School

    Download slides here - 2I-Literature (Sec)-Methodist Girls #39 School(.pdf, 1.42 MB)

    Digital Resources for Critical Appreciation of Literary Texts

    Mrs June Henry, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team
    Ms Indirani D/O Palaraju, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team
    Ms Liew Wai Yee Janet, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team
    Ms Zheng Kankan, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team
    Miss Lee Yuling Jean, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team
    Miss Leong Su Zhen, ELLB (Sec Unit), Literature Team

    Download slides here - 2I-Literature (Sec)-ELLB (Sec)(.pdf, 943.89 KB)

EC CHAMPIONS

  • Developing Students’ Thinking and Literacy in the English Language and Art Classrooms

    Ms Nur Ain Ahmad, Park View Primary School
    Mrs Eileen Yap, Park View Primary School

    Download slides here - 2HP-WSA-EC (Pri)-Park View Pri(.pdf, 10.21 MB)

    Infusing Subject Literacy Support in English, Mathematics and Science Classrooms

    Mrs Lata Menon, Gongshang Primary School
    Mdm Widayu Bte Kemat, Gongshang Primary School
    Mrs Lisa Choo, Gongshang Primary School

    Download slides here - 2HP-WSA-EC (Pri)-Gongshang Pri(.pdf, 8.84 MB)

  • Infusing Language and Literacy Awareness into the English Language, Chemistry, History and Art Classrooms

    Mrs Lee Hui Xin, Serangoon Garden Secondary School
    Mr Ong Chee Meng, Serangoon Garden Secondary School
    Mr Chiew Jing Wen, Serangoon Garden Secondary School
    Ms Chia Ying, Serangoon Garden Secondary School

    Download slides here - 2HS-WSA-EC (Sec)-Serangoon Garden Sec(.pdf, 5.35 MB)

    Opening up Talk for Learning in the Subject Classroom

    Mr Jeffrey Sui, Gan Eng Seng School
    Ms Shirley Tan, Gan Eng Seng School
    Ms Vinodhini M Selveindran, Gan Eng Seng School
    Mrs Tan-Ong Li Pei, Gan Eng Seng School

    Download slides here - 2HS-WSA-EC (Sec)-Gan Eng Seng School(.pdf, 773.03 KB)

    How We Integrated Talk with Writing in the Subject Classroom

    Ms Donna Koh, CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent
    Mr Bryan Lim, CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent
    Ms Audrea Cheang, CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent

    Download slides here - 2HS-WSA-EC (Sec)-CHIJ St Theresa #39 Convent(.pdf, 4.61 MB)

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