Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

In line with the Primary Education Review and Implementation (PERI) recommendations, Programme for Active Learning (PAL) was introduced to strengthen the emphasis on non-academic programmes for Primary 1 and 2 students. Conducted within curriculum time, PAL modules provide students with broad exposure in two broad areas — Sports and Outdoor Education, and Performing and Visual Arts. It aims to facilitate the well-rounded development of students in the five learning domains (cognitive, moral, social, aesthetics and physical) and help students to develop social emotional competencies.

Programme for Active Learning (PAL) Factsheet

• an extension to the existing curriculum for PE, Music and Art

• one of the recommendations from the Primary Education Review & Implementation (PERI) (March 2009)

• builds and strengthens the Non-Academic Programme within the formal curriculum

Objectives

• Provide students with broad exposure and experiences through fun and varied activities in Sports & Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts & Visual Arts

• Facilitate all rounded development of students in the 5 learning domains (Moral/Cognitive/Physical/Social/Aesthetics)

• Provide varied avenues for students to develop social and emotional competencies

PAL Characteristics

• Experiential

• Fun & Enjoyable

• Encompasses learning in a creative way

• Provides opportunities for children to create

• Incorporates values education and social & emotional learning

PAL Learning Outcomes

• Exhibit confidence in what they do & express themselves effectively

• Exhibit curiosity & positive attitudes to learn

• Enjoy group experiences & teamwork

PAL Structure

• Adherence to MOE guidelines

• 4 domains from PAL have been implemented in P1 & P2 Time-table

  • Visual Art

  • Performing Arts

  • Sports & Games

  • Outdoor Education

• 7-10 sessions of 100 minutes/session/domain
  * (Teacher-Facilitated)

• P1s will complete Visual Arts, Outdoor Education and Sports and Games modules

• P2s will complete Visual Arts, Outdoor Education and Performing Arts modules

• Official days and timings for PAL

  • P1 – Mondays or Wednesdays

  • P2 – Thursdays or Fridays

  • 7.30am – 9.10am (Outdoor education and Sports and Games) / 11.50 am – 1.30 pm (Visual Arts and Performance Arts)