Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

In line with the Primary Education Review and Implementation (PERI) recommendations, Programme for Active Learning (PAL) was introduced to strengthen the emphasis on non-academic programmes for Primary 1 and 2 students. Conducted within curriculum time, PAL modules provide students with broad exposure in two broad areas — Sports and Outdoor Education, and Performing and Visual Arts. It aims to facilitate the well-rounded development of students in the five learning domains (cognitive, moral, social, aesthetics and physical) and help students to develop social emotional competencies.

Programme for Active Learning (PAL) Factsheet

• an extension to the existing curriculum for PE, Music and Art
• one of the recommendations from the Primary Education Review & Implementation (PERI) (March 2009)
• builds and strengthens the Non-Academic Programme within the formal curriculum

Objectives

• Provide students with broad exposure and experiences through fun and varied activities in Sports & Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts & Visual Arts
• Facilitate all rounded development of students in the 5 learning domains (Moral/Cognitive/Physical/Social/Aesthetics)
• Provide varied avenues for students to develop social and emotional competencies

PAL Characteristics

• Experiential
• Fun & Enjoyable
• Encompasses learning in a creative way
• Provides opportunities for children to create
• Incorporates values education and social & emotional learning

PAL Learning Outcomes

• Exhibit confidence in what they do & express themselves effectively
• Exhibit curiosity & positive attitudes to learn
• Enjoy group experiences & teamwork

PAL Structure

• Adherence to MOE guidelines
• 4 domains from PAL have been implemented in P1 & P2 Time-table
  • Visual Art
  • Performing Arts
  • Sports & Games
  • Outdoor Education

• 7-10 sessions of 100 minutes/session/domain
  * (Teacher-Facilitated)

• P1s will complete Visual Arts, Outdoor Education and Sports and Games modules
• P2s will complete Visual Arts, Outdoor Education and Performing Arts modules
• Official days and timings for PAL
  • P1 – Mondays or Wednesdays
  • P2 – Thursdays or Fridays
  • 7.30am – 9.10am (Outdoor education and Sports and Games) / 11.50 am – 1.30 pm (Visual Arts and Performance Arts)