Our Curriculum
Learning Quest
Learning Quest is an interdisciplinary approach emphasizing on knowledge acquisition, while integrating the contents and process of the various discipline into a cohesive integrated unit or theme. It is taught and learned in context of 7 subject areas:
- Communications, Language and Litercy:
- Language skills-based curriculum focusing on developing language through children's speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
- Whole language approach linking all the areas of language development in a meaning full context
- Early Numeracy:
- Develop children's understanding and acquisition of a comprehensive set of math skills and concepts,
- Essential for building math literacy and mathematical thinking
- Key content includes classification, graphing activities, numbers and operations, patterns, geometry and measurement
- Technology
- Use of computer technology for inquiry and research and seek information from multiple sources
- IT skills are incorporated and children learn to use technologies in other ways to support their learning
- These may include use of digital camera, video camera and other technological gadgets
- Personal and Social Development
- Experiencein EQ learning helps children become more sensitive, empathetic, respectful, responsible, kind, caring and peaceful members of the community.
- Cultural activities and experiences increase children's awareness, understanding and appreciation for the other culture, language and literature
- Play helps children learn without direct instuction or time set aside for specific subject areas. It allows them to enjoy, feel competent and in control of their world
- Creative Expressions
- Rythms"N" Moves promote musical literacy focusing on singing,listening,playing instruments, creating music as well as developing the children's musical knowledge and understanding
- Artworks develop children's natural inclination and artistic skills through aesthetic perception and creative expression
- Environmental and Community Awareness:
- Young Scientist promotes scientific thinking and science knowledge through an inquiry-oriented approach
- Social studies engages children in exploring with concept of social skills, gain knowledge and practice skills in negotiating, cooperating and sharing
- Outdoor learning enables children to actively engage in exploring, manipulating and experimenting with the natural environment outside the classroom
- Physical Skills and Well-being
- Focuses in finger-muscles dexterity, sensory skills, tactile and kinesthetic skills, and large muscles development through exercise, locomotor movement, body coordination and balance
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