Schools adopt varied teaching approaches to nurture learners of Chinese Language for life

We agree with Ms Lee Jiamin's view that using fun and engaging pedagogies can motivate students to learn the Chinese Language ("教学方式对学习华文影响大", May 30).

This is why our teachers are equipped with a repertoire of teaching approaches and resources to nurture students' interest in MTL to enable them to continue learning the language for life. For example, the recently rolled out 2024 Primary Mother Tongue Language (MTL) curriculum incorporates a variety of learning experiences and greater use of technology to engage and support students in the learning of MTL both in and out of the classroom. Additionally, the new MTL curriculum incorporates gamification and game-based activities within the classroom to make learning joyful.

The refreshed curriculum comes with a suite of interactive digital resources that can be accessed through the Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS). This includes the Hanyu Pinyin Animation (小精灵动画) and Shen Bi Animation (神笔动画 - 汉字小时候) that facilitate the learning of Hanyu Pinyin and word recognition in fun and engaging ways. There are also printed and online supplementary readers （和书一起飞系列）to reinforce learning and nurture a love for reading in students.

Beyond the classroom, the Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learning (CPCLL) works with various community partners to organise activities throughout the year to nurture and deepen students' interest in the Chinese Language. Programmes and activities are planned for all levels of students, from primary schools to Junior Colleges/Centralised Institute. For example, the "Xin Kong Xia" National Schools Xinyao Festival (新空下2024), Young Reporter News Challenge (《我来报新闻》挑战赛), World Book Day and Literature Under the April Sky (世界书香日暨文学四月天), and the Chinese Street Dance Competition (爱上华文街舞比赛).

Parents play an important role in shaping our children's attitudes and mindsets towards language learning. MOE will continue to work closely with parents, schools, and the community to cultivate a supportive learning environment that enhances our students' proficiency in MTL.

Mdm Heng Boey Hong
Director, Mother Tongue Languages Branch
Ministry of Education

采用多元教学法 培养学生终身学习华文能力

谨答复《联合早报·交流站·解读新世代》于5月30日刊登的李嘉敏读者投函《教学方式对学习华文影响大》：

我们同意李女士的观点，即采用生动有趣的教学法，可以激励学生学习华文。

因此，教师掌握各种教学法和资源，以培养学生对母语的兴趣，推动他们终身学习母语。例如，最近推出的2024年小学母语课程融入多种学习体验，并更多地利用科技，鼓励和帮助学生在课堂内外学习母语。此外，新的母语课程也将游戏元素融入课堂的活动中，使学习充满乐趣。

课程更新后，学生可通过新加坡学生学习平台（Singapore Student Learning Space）使用"小精灵汉语拼音动画"和"神笔动画—汉字小时候"等互动数码资源。它们以生动有趣的方式，引导学生学习汉语拼音和认字。此外，我们也提供印刷版和网络版辅助读物《和书一起飞》小图书系列，以加强学生的学习，培养阅读热情。

在课堂以外，推广华文学习委员会与不同的社区伙伴合作，全年举办各种活动，培养和加深学生对华文的兴趣。从小学到初级学院及三年制高中，各年级学生可参加各种课程和活动，例如2024年"新空下"全国学生新谣歌唱及创作比赛、"我来报新闻"挑战赛、世界书香日暨文学四月天，以及爱上华文街舞比赛。

家长在塑造孩子对语言学习的态度和心态方面，扮演着重要角色。教育部会继续与家长、学校和社会各界密切合作，营造有利的学习环境，提高学生的母语水平。

教育部课程规划与发展司（母语处）
司长王梅凤