Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

Focus

The Programme for Active Learning, also known as PAL, is one of MOE PERI’s recommendations to address the increased emphasis on holistic education and development of life skills. It provides a smooth transition for children from pre-school to primary education.

Objectives

• Provide varied avenues for students to develop social and emotional competencies
• Facilitate holistic development of students in the 5 domains, that is, moral, cognitive, physical, social and aesthetics
• Provide students with broad exposure and experiences through fun and varied activities in 2 broad areas:
- Sports and Games and Outdoor Education, and
- Performing Arts (music and Dance) and Visual Arts

Pedagogical Approaches

PAL in AGPS emphasizes learning through the following:
Heads (Learning in a creative way and fun and enjoyable)
Hearts (Incorporates values education and social-emotional learning)
Hands (Experiential in nature, provides opportunities for children to create)

Framework

Key Programmes

MOE-initiated:

The Programme for Active Learning, also known as PAL, is one of MOE PERI’s recommendations to address the increased emphasis on holistic education and development of life skills.

School-based:

School-based: In PAL lessons, ANCHORLITES will be actively participating in a range of activities through four domains i.e. VISUAL ARTS, SPORTS/GAMES, OUTDOOR EDUCATION and PERFORMING ARTS. Through the four domains, opportunities will be given for students to work individually and with others, create and express their thoughts and feelings, make decisions, and reflect on their experiences and learning.

PAL-Performing Arts (Drama)

PAL-Sports and Games

PAL-Outdoor Education