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Student Initiated Learning (SIL)
Sec 1 and 2 students at Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) can explore their passions through the STARS Programme during HBL days. Find out how to get started.
STUDENT-INITIATED LEARNING 2024
SECONDARY 1 & 2 STARS PROGRAMME
Why Student-Initiated Learning?
Student-Initiated Learning on HBL days will provide dedicated time and space for students to explore their areas of interests by initiating learning activities on their own. Students will dedicate about an hour to discover, develop and deepen interests through self-directed learning and exploration.
What does Student-Initiated Learning look like in Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)?
In Geylang Methodist School (Secondary), we named our Student-Initiated Learning the STARS Programme.
Our Secondary 1 and 2 students will choose an interest in one area of the STARS and embark on a journey of self-discovery and development.
Sports and Wellness (E.g. Exercise, Health, Mental Health, Food)
Technology and Innovation (E.g. STEM, Coding, Robotics, Game Design)
Aesthetics (E.g. Music, Arts, Dance, Drama, Design, Language, Culinary)
Reading and Writing (E.g. Books, Novels, Poems, Plays, Educational Magazines, Journals)
Sustainable Living (E.g. Care for Environment and Nature, Recycling)
This is achieved through a structured process of discovering of interests and career choices with MySkillsFuture, followed by opportunities for self-directed exploration and learning to develop their areas of interests. Students will end the year with the opportunity to attend one of the STARS modules in the SHINE Like MADD programme, which is aligned to their area of interest. This will help them deepen their learning with the trainers who are experts in the various industries.
Level: Secondary 1 & 2
Dates: HBL Days
Objective:
To provide opportunities for all students to discover, develop and deepen interests through self-directed learning and exploration.
For every session, students are to write the following in Padlet. They are to upload photos and/or videos.
What is your activity for today?
Describe what you did for your activity.
What did you learn from today’s activity?
What are the challenges and how did you overcome them?
Semester 1: Individual Work & Showcase
Semester 2: Individual/ Group Work
End-of-Year: Shine Like MADD Programme & Showcase
Click the link below for more information about the programme.