ENGLISH IN CAMP

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE PROGRAMME BY: PUAN NORLIA SAID TUNKU KURSHIAH COLLEGE

English in Camp
Objectives: To enable students to use the English Language in context. To enable students to participate in the planned activities while using English in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

To encourage students to appreciate and at the same time stimulate their interest in the English language as it promotes learning outside the classroom context To enhance self-concept, self-confidence and self-esteem amongst students
To strengthen ties amongst students

Description of EIC
English in camp is targeted to tackle the students who are reluctant to use the language. Through participation in the interesting and fun activities planned, it is hoped that the students would be more relaxed and be encouraged to use the English language more effectively.

PLACE/VENUE
Could be decided based on the fund approved Preferably it could be carried out outside the school, like at Port Dickson It could be carried out in school too, preferably done at the hall, library, field ..outside the classroom as this is to break the routine.

Planning- Getting Started

The activities that could be carried out : Language games, focus on grammar or vocabulary Coming up with Logos for the group Story Venture Drama workshop /Play Writing poems Talentime English Drama/ Sketch

ACTIVITIES
Public Speaking Role Playing Treasure hunt Story telling Singing songs Jazz chants Choral speaking Debate

Choosing the activities

Identify the suitable activities which could cater to the students needs It must be practical It must be focused on what we aim to achieve after the students have attended the camp The students must be able to participate in the planned activities It must have some element of fun

Selecting the activities

The activities must be able to draw the students attention Students should feel compelled to speak using the English language without feeling embarrassed Facilitators must give positive reinforcement to encourage students to use the English language in context

Identify facilitators
Facilitators to carry out the activities must know how to conduct the activities. Facilitators must be trained/briefed by the head of the program The head must also prepare the materials to be used during EIC Facilitators could also be consultants from an established training company.

GUIDELINES
Before EIC. Teacher identify the target group Identify the facilitators/teachers in charge of each activity planned Plan the activities that is to be carried out Make a proposal to the principal Make a budget Set a date, duration of the EIC

DURING EIC
Teacher Encourage students to use English Acts as a facilitator to help students participate in all the activities planned Monitors students participation Takes notes of students response Takes photos and asks students to write a journal of their experience Students answer questionaire about the activities they participated in

NOTE
Grouping of students in the activities. Prior to the program, group the students in mixed-ability. By doing so, good students could help the students who are weaker in the language. Thus we have collaborative learning.

Role of Programme Leader

The chief facilitator must continue mentoring and monitoring the facilitator while the activities are on going
In doing so the activities could be carried out successfully

AFTER EIC
Teacher do a post mortem
Read the feedbacks from the students Document all the materials, photographs and students work

SUGGESTIONS
To collect data for the report : Questionaire Pre-test & post-test Grammar quiz From the test, identify what the students have improved on and make the conclusion in the report.

CONCLUSION
EIC helps to develop students in various aspects : Vocabulary Confidence and self esteem Grammar Attitude towards English Teamwork

Photo Album

Drama workshop

Expressing self.

Role playing

Listening to the facilitator

Paying close attention

Talentime..

Talentime

English Drama

English Drama

Participating in activities

Making music

Group play

Listening to instructions

Debating

Arguing in Debate

Choral Speaking

THANK YOU