NET Scheme News 2024 Spring issue 45

In today’s education landscape, integrating various subjects has become increasingly important. Cross- curricular learning and Reading across the Curriculum (RaC) provide students with a holistic understanding of concepts while motivating them to learn through interconnected topics. Filmmaking is an empowering educational tool that helps realise what students have learnt. In the Filmit Competition 2023, students drew upon their knowledge of environmental protection and recycling from different KLAs, showcasing their understanding of these concepts in a short film. Inspiring Cross-curricular Learning through Filmmaking In line with the initiatives of the English Language Education (ELE) Key Learning Area (KLA) Curriculum Guide (P1– S6) (2017), our school has introduced RaC and cross-curricular learning since 2018. Teachers from different KLAs collaborate closely when teaching selected topics, allowing students to read and have learning experiences that span multiple subjects. For instance, under the topics of water and recycling, students first learn basic properties of water in General Studies lessons. They then explore the importance of water conservation and clean water by creating and testing their own water filters. Mathematics teachers introduce mathematical concepts such as volume measurement and calculation. English teachers encourage RaC by introducing targeted readers such as ‘The Simple Science of Water’ and ‘We Recycle’. They also guide students in writing and presenting scientific reports on their water filters.These experiences give students valuable opportunities to integrate their learning in authentic and hands-on situations. 4 NET Scheme News Issue 45 Cross-curricular Learning