Duties of primary teaching (PNET)
Objectives
- To develop innovative models of good practice in creative/communicative
approaches to the teaching and learning of English, including
the production of curriculum materials;
- To develop students' interest and confidence in learning English
both within mainstream and extra-curricular activities; and
- To promote the professional development of the local teachers.
Duties
The exact duties of PNETs should be determined by the School Principal/Supervisor
according to the specific needs of the schools. In general, the
duties of PNETs should cover the following, subject to slight modifications
according to the needs of individual schools:
- To undertake teaching duties, developing and trying out good
teaching strategies/activities related to the learning, teaching
and assessment of English;
- To provide support to the English Panel, including contributing
to school-based curriculum development and professional development
of fellow teachers as well as developing and preparing learning/teaching
materials;
- To organise and conduct extra-curricular activities related
to English learning and teaching such as plays/skit performances,
school-based English camps, English language days, games, story-telling
activities, songs and dances, verse speaking, and extensive reading;
and, if applicable, to contribute to other extra-curricular activities
such as IT, art and craft activities and sports;
- To act as a language policy advisor for the Principal and teachers
in the school; and
- Where applicable, to play an active role in regional teacher
development programmes, including lesson demonstrations and experience-sharing
with other teachers.
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