The
Highly Immersive Programme (HIP) is a programme by the Malaysian Ministry of
Education and PEMANDU to improve the
English proficiency of students through increased immersion and positive
behavioural change. HIP aims to codify best practices of schools and scale up
to all schools via sharing, learning and support. The pilot phase of the
project in 2016 involves 1,196primary and secondary schools in selected states.
The
programme, facilitated by the lecturers and scholars Taylor’s University, include specifically designed scaffolding to create an English
immersive environment, beyond the classroom, tailored to the immediate needs of
the students. It has been successfully carried out in SMK Bangsar from April to
June 2018.
The
learning objectives of this program were:
· to
equip students with vocabulary and basic reading and writing skills to be a
moderate reader and to able to write simple essays.
· to
enable students to develop essential listening and speaking skills.
· to
provide students with the necessary communication skills to express oneself.
Upon
successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- create a positive behavioural change
to English Language
- listen to and appreciate music in English
- write short and simple lyrics to create a short choral speaking/jazz chant session.
- participate in choral speaking/jazz chant/spoken word poetry.
- demonstrate the ability to confidently take part in a conversation on a routine topic by participating in choral speaking/jazz chant
- enhance their knowledge and understanding of music and literature
This programme was taught by the students of Taylor’s University using a blend of learning methods. These student coaches were coached by their language lecturers. The project at SMK Bangsar commenced on 11/4/2018 (Wednesday). There were 6 sessions and each session/class lasted for one and a half hours on Wednesdays. These student coaches helped the form 2 students in writing and planning their lyrics and project using English as their main form of communication. Class contact time consisted of a two-hour coaching/teaching method per week where the students participated in Choral Speaking/Jazz Chant/Spoken Word Poetry.
The project culminated in showcase of students’ project i.e. choral speaking/jazz chant/spoken word poetry which took place on 11 July 2018. The choral speaking winners are 2 Unggul (champion), 2 Harmoni (2nd place) and 2 Murni (3rd place).
The emcees for this event
2 Murni
2 Unggul
2 Kreatif
2 Harmoni
2 Jujur
THE WINNERS OF THE COMPETITION
2 Unggul
2 Harmoni
2 Murni
With Mr Chandra, their language lecturer
With Mr. Chandra, their language lecturer (right)
