Primary Syllabuses
Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgement
- Section 1: Introduction
- Section 2: Rationale
- Section 3: Aims
- Section 4: Syllabus Structure
- Section 5: Strand Statements
- Section 6: Processes and Skills
- Section 7: Contribution to Key Learning Outcomes
- Section 8: Learning, Teaching and Assessment
- Section 9: Curriculum Profile
- Section 10: Scope and Sequence
- Section 11: Learning Program Planner
- Section 12: Detail Syllabus
- Section 13: Learning and Teaching Resources
- Section 14: Tools and Equipment
- Section 15: Formative and Summative Assessment
- Section 16: Glossary
- Section 17: References
Foreword
The Solomon Island Education system is currently undergoing significant restructuring and reform in response to the needs identified through the development of the Education Sector Investment and Reform Program (ESIRP) and Evaluation Strategic Plans (ESP). The Curriculum Review and Reform Programme (CRRP) is developing a comprehensive curriculum that is responsive to the needs of all Solomon Islanders in order to achieve the vision and goals of the education system as advocated in the National Education Action Plan (NEAP: 2016–2020) and Education Strategic Framework (ESF: 2015-30).
The Primary English Syllabus is a guiding framework for teaching and learning in years 1-6 in all primary schools in the Solomon Islands. The development of strong English and literacy skills is fundamental to learners’ success in all subjects in the primary curriculum. The programme of study presented in this syllabus contributes significantly towards the holistic development of the learner as an individual and as a contributor to his or her society.
This is a key document in the shift from a curriculum defined in terms of subject content to a curriculum defined in terms of what learners are expected to know, understand, and be able to do, value and appreciate. It is a curriculum model based on the achievement of learning outcomes through a learner centred approach which, in English, includes explicit teaching and learner use of English and literacy skills in authentic and meaningful contexts.
This syllabus builds on the learner’s home environment and home language and links these to the concepts, skills, attitudes and values of this syllabus. It also forms a background for further learning in Year 7 and beyond, as well as preparing individual learners for future life in the Solomon Islands and beyond.
The development and implementation of this syllabus is a significant step towards relevant and meaningful learning experiences for our children. It is important that all policy makers, teachers, education authorities and other education stakeholders support the implementation of this syllabus.
As the Minister responsible for the provision of education services in the Solomon Islands, I commend and endorse this syllabus as the official document for the teaching and learning of English in primary schools throughout the Solomon Islands.
Hon: John Dean Kuku
Honourable Minister of Education, 2018
Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development