Finnish learning method to learn English Language: SK Sri Selama Pilot project
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The case study showcases how a Finnish language learning method significantly improved the English skills of preschool and primary school students in a rural Malaysian school. Positive assessments indicated that students using this method showed considerable progress compared to those using traditional textbook methods, demonstrating enhanced language confidence and practical application. All objectives were successfully met, highlighting the method's compatibility with the national curriculum and its ease of adoption by teachers, students, and parents.
Finnish learning method to learn English Language: SK Sri Selama Pilot project
- 1. Case Study SK Sri Selama How a new language learning method from Finland improved preschool and primary school students performance in rural Malaysian school Petri Karjalainen • petri@feds.fi • +60 16 4698410
- 2. Objectives Is Finnish method more effective at promoting learning than those based on textbooks. Are teachers, students and parents able to adopt the new method. Does the Finnish program learning objectives fit into the national curriculum CEFR. ✔ ✔ ✔
- 3. Results “All children that took part in the pilot study showed positive development in their English language skills” “Students are more prevalent in the use of English and are not confuse to spell words in English spontaneously when questioned by the teacher” “Their confidence using the language is better”
- 4. Assessment Results Assesment March May Nov Finnish Method Group (av.) 77.92 83.75 88.63 Comparison Group (av.) 67.83 70.28 74.49 Difference % 14.88% 19.17% 18.98%
- 5. What Did We Do • 2 briefing sessions – Initial briefing to teachers, Jan 8 – Introduction to parents, Jan 12 • 3 training sessions – Technical training for teachers, Jan 26 – Demo classroom session, Feb 22 – Advanced training, April 10 • 1 Follow-up session – Observing and feedback, May 14
- 6. About the Method every day once a week • Individual learning • 5-15 minutes a day • Progress reports • To build up vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation • Learning in a group • Teacher-led playful sessions • To build up communicative skills
- 7. Tools Used For Children • Learning application • Individual accounts For teachers • Playful lesson plans & ready-designed materials: group play, games, songs, arts & grafts • Easy user management • Progress reports For parents • Progress reports online
- 10. Summary All objectives were met Easy to adopt Boost the learning results Match with national curriculum
- 11. Questions?