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Learning Support Programme (EL)

Learning Support Programme (EL). Briefing for Parents. 28 th Jan 2011 Cantonment Primary School. Outline. Aims Selection Process Features of the LSP Benefits of the LSP Working with Parents FAQs. What is the LSP?.

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Learning Support Programme (EL)

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  1. Learning Support Programme (EL) Briefing for Parents 28th Jan 2011 Cantonment Primary School

  2. Outline • Aims • Selection Process • Features of the LSP • Benefits of the LSP • Working with Parents • FAQs

  3. What is the LSP? • An MOE early intervention programme for P1 and P2 pupils with weak oral and reading skills in English

  4. Objective • To teach pupils who enter P1 with weak oral and reading skills in English with basic oral language, reading and spelling skills in English so that they can learn in the regular classes

  5. Pupils are identified through screening test at beginning of P1.

  6. The LSP : • supports pupils for 1 to 2 years • taught by qualified teachers - Learning Support Coordinators (LSCs) • pupils taught in small groups of 8-10 pupils • daily, 30-min session • conducive learning environment

  7. LSP lessons : • Systematic • Explicit • Multi-sensory • Skills-focused • Modelling by LSC • Opportunities for pupil practice • Pupils experience success & gain confidence

  8. Working with YOU to support your child

  9. Working with You We will: • inform you regularly of your child’s progress • share ideas and resources with you • discuss your child’s learning needs and how to better support him/her with you.

  10. In order that your child benefits from the programme, we need your cooperation to ensure he/she : Attendance • attends LSP lessons daily. • comes for lessons punctually

  11. Tips to help your child learn better • Use pictures. Talk about things in the picture. • Read with your child regularly – picture books, funny poems, jokes, jingles, rhymes • Play letter / word games with your child • Listen to your child read. Praise • him/her for effort. • create a “print-rich” home

  12. Tips to help your child learn better • Let your child listen to audio recordings of rhymes • Use flashcards for pictures, letters, words • Visit the library regularly with your child - encourage & allow him/her to choose books to borrow.

  13. Avoid : • Scolding the child for mistakes in reading • Pressurising your child to read books beyond his ability • Comparing the child with other children • Punishing the child for errors • Threatening the child • Belittling and making your child feel guilty

  14. More effective ways are : • Encourage • Praise • Making reading time an enjoyable experience.

  15. FAQs Q. Must my child attend LSP lessons? • Yes. The LSP is a programme designed by MOE which has been improved through research in Y2006 and Y2007. Pupils who have been identified to require support are required to attend the programme so that they can learn in the regular classes.

  16. FAQs Q. Will my child be learning the same thing as other pupils in the mainstream? • The LSP provides additional support to your child. He/she will be learning reading and spelling skills that will help him/her cope better with mainstream lessons.

  17. FAQs Q. When do LSP lessons take place? • This depends on the school’s schedule. LSP lessons may take place either during curriculum time, or outside curriculum time.

  18. FAQs Q. Why can’t my child be provided support in the mainstream classroom? • Your child will receive better support in LSP lessons as the group size is smaller. Pupils get more individualised attention and have more chances to practise the skills with teacher guidance.

  19. FAQs Q. Will my child enjoy LSP lessons? • LSP lessons are focused, skill-based, multi-sensory and have high levels of teacher-pupil interaction. Pupils in LSP typically find their lessons enjoyable.

  20. FAQs Q. Will my child be prepared to pass examinations? • Your child will be taught how to read with understanding and to spell. These skills will enable him to learn better in mainstream lessons and should result in better achievement.

  21. Q & A

  22. Thank you.

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