Malay Language

Overview

The department aims to develop students who can communicate effectively and confidently in their Malay language and are able to appreciate the language and culture.

Key Programme

Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Fortnight

MTL Fortnight held each year aims to create a learning environment where pupils learn more in depth about their culture. During the two week programme, students will have the opportunity to experience the Malay Language as a living language through the various hands-on activities.

Students making ‘bunga rampai’ during MTL Fortnight week.

P1 students engaging in word building activity.

P5 students doing batik painting.

Conversational Malay Language

The Conversational Malay Programme is conducted in school for non-Malay students who are interested in learning Malay language and culture. Through this programme, students will be able to converse in simple everyday Malay Language. This programme will also help students to enhance their rapport with Malay-speaking friends.

Structured Reading Programme

The aim of the structured reading programme is to develop students’ interests and reading habits as well as to increase student awareness and appreciation of their own culture. Through extensive reading, the students will be able to master the language and broaden their vocabulary. Suitable reading materials and activities are selected to enhance their learning of the language.

Promoting the love for reading Malay language book.

Students reading Mari Membaca magazine.

Internal and External Competitions

Internal competitions are conducted during the Mother Tongue Fortnight Week. Students can showcase their talents through these competitions. These competitions also provide additional opportunities for all students to further strengthen their language abilities

Aside from the school-based competition, students are also encouraged to participate in external competitions. This will help students to build up their confidence and contribute to their repertoire of experiences.

Winners of the 2021 Writing Competition, “Saya Boleh Mengarang”.

Winners of the 2021 P1 Singing Competition

Leveraging on ICT to Promote Joy of Learning

Students are exposed to application tools such as ‘ChatterPix’ and ‘Flipgrid’ to record their experiences and responses based on topics assigned to them. Students explore their creativity as they personalise and design their submissions through these application tools. ICT-based lessons such as this allows students to build their confidence and interest to converse in Malay Language.

Student recording his responses using ChatterPix, an application which allows users to animate pictures.

Student recording his responses using Flipgrid, a video recording tool which allows users to add emoji, text and background.

Effective Questioning to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

To promote critical thinking, teachers incorporate Elements of Thought (EOT) in their lessons. Through meaningful conversations and quality questioning, students’ critical thinking skills are deepened. This approach also allows students to build their vocabulary and confidence to converse in Malay Language.

Elements of Thought (translated in Malay Language)

Teacher engaging in quality questioning during Malay Language lesson.

Students participating actively in classroom discussions.