Awareness of the Solomon Islands culture; in particular, the promotion of the concept of ‘unity in diversity’, the need for equity, and inclusiveness.

English addresses this issue through a variety of activities in listening, speaking, reading and writing. These skills are avenues through which cultural practices, values and living in general are promoted through learners’ interaction with texts and with each other. Another appropriate way of encouraging this is through local writings which can be used as useful information for study and personal reflection.

Realisation that learning is a lifelong experience; encouragement of innovation, creativity, and a positive view of learning post-school.

Learners will prepare for lifelong learning through the achievement of communication skills. Thus in English, learners will work on enhancing their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, literature analysis and research and library skills. These skills, as well as the essential values and attitudes they have developed, will enable learners to become creative and innovative and live fulfilled lives in society.

Development of positive, moral and ethical values, respect for others, based on personal integrity and social responsibility; focused on: values education; civics and citizenship.

English achieves this through various ways. First, through the use of appropriate language and manners for daily interaction. It is through language that we pass on positive values and attitudes to the people around. Secondly is through discussion of ethical issues in reports, letters to the editor, articles, radio broadcasts, and essays. Exposure to these help to develop in students an open mind, values, the ability to argue, and the ability to critique.

Development of positive attitudes with the mind and heart to create peace, reconciliation and living in harmony in a multi-ethnic, diverse community.

The positive virtues of peacefulness, cooperation, sharing, and unity are emphasised through texts and activities for learners. Activities that require interaction among learners such as role plays, discussions, and the use of language in daily situations serve this purpose well. Through interactive learning, learners will experience an atmosphere of peace, tolerance, unity, cooperation and positive attitudes.

Use of appropriate traditional and modern technology to improve livelihoods and community standards of living.

Technology is a unit of its own in English textbooks. This allows learners to learn important concepts, and skills through listening and reading passages, and other relevant language activities. In other words, learners will be made to appreciate the type of English that is unique to technology, and their learning about technology is also enhanced.

The development of entrepreneurial skills for job creation through initiative and creativity.

Learners are prepared for entrepreneurship through the development of communication skills, critical thinking skills. Communicative competence is an essential requirement for a person who wishes to become successful in any business undertaking. Reading and writing can also enhance learners’ creativity through writing, song composition, and drama and become successful writers and singers.

The development of positive attitudes and values towards the preservation and conservation of the environment and adaptation and management of the effects of climate change.

The environment concerns people and their livelihood. Therefore, the topic is addressed through relevant readings and activities, so that as learners learn important skills in English, their knowledge of issues concerning the environment is also enhanced. Most importantly, they gain essential values and attitudes which will enable them to care for their environment and preserve it for future use.

Development of the whole person including social, physical, mental and spiritual life of the individual, environmental and health awareness and good health practices

English addresses holistic learning by ensuring appropriate and relevant passages and activities are provided in the textbooks. In other words, the integration of themes such as Health, Christian Education, Environment and Sports, which form the content of each unit, aims to achieve this.