Mother Tongue
Mother Tongue
Introduction
The Mother Tongue Languages Department provided courses for the learning of Chinese, Malay and Tamil language that catered to the needs of students from different levels and streams.
Teachers in Chinese Language
- Mr. Clement See (Mother Tongue, HOD)
- Ms. Pauline Teo (Subject Head, CL)
- Mr. Lee Song Nian (Senior Teacher, CL)
- Ms. Ren Junying
- Ms. Peh Sok Hoon
- Mr. Tai Mao Shen
- Mr. Zhang Huasheng
Teachers in Malay Language
- Mdm Noor Hayati Bte Mohamed Yusoff (Subject Head/Discipline)
- Mdm Hasnah Hassan
- Mdm Rose Fadillah Bte Aris
Teachers in Tamil Language
- Mdm Krishnasamy Poongulali
- Mdm Subhalakshmi Laksmanan
- Ms. Mogana Devinthoran
Objectives
Student learning outcomes to impact head, heart, hands
Enhance communication and language ability:
Students will be able to use both spoken and written Mother Tongue languages with ease to express, communicate and exchange ideas.
Enhance the understanding of Culture and cultivate moral values:
Students will be able to understand their culture, customs and tradition well and apart from appreciating it, will be able to explain these to others in the society. Students will cultivate good moral values.
Enhance the following 21st CC skills:
Cultural Skills;
Critical Thinking;
Communication, Collaboration and Information Skills
Programmes
To achieve our goals, the department organises various programmes that enhance our students’ language skills. These programmes include the ‘MTL Intensive Revision Programme for Graduating Classes’ and ‘Structured Reading Programme’ for all levels.
The department also organises programmes and activities that provide opportunities to deepen our students’ understanding of their own culture and tradition and at the same time inculcate the importance of respecting others’ culture and tradition.
Some Programme Highlights:
Mother Tongue Fortnight
A variety of activities such as cultural performance, theatre experience, learning journey, workshops and courses are organized by the three language units during the two weeks programme. Students from all levels and streams are involved in the activities organized.
