ITEMS

Communicate with peers

RATING

Write a range of texts

NOTES
The topics/ contents of the
textbook can practice
pupils to participate in
daily conversation either
formally and informally to
the fullest because they
are very authentic.
The techniques used in
the textbook also help to
improve pupils
communication skills
E.g.
i) asking/answering Whquestions
ii) talking about the
pictures
Lots of story was provided
in the textbook for pupils
to read but the questions
are not provided for
teacher to check pupils
understanding.
There are varieties of

using appropriate

media used to help pupils

and adults confidently

and appropriately in

formal and informal

situations.

Read and comprehend a

range of English texts for
information and
enjoyment.

language, style and form

to achieve this objective.

through a variety of

E.g. map, fill in the blank,

media.
Appreciate and

ticket, order arrangement

demonstrate

works that require pupils

understanding of English

There are lots of creative

1

to the works by

language literary or

themselves. E.g. making

creative works for

sock puppets, acting and

enjoyment.
Use correct and

singing.

appropriate rules of

grammar in speech and

writing.

EVALUATION ON YEAR 2 TEXTBOOK

OBJECTIVES

Lots of drilling is done to

practice pupils to use
4
correct rules of grammar
in listening and speaking
lesson.
Rules of grammar are
emphasis less in writing
lesson.
RATING
1: Rarely achieve
2: Less achieve
3. Some achieve
4. Mostly achieve

UNDERLYING PEDAGOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF THE CURRICULUM

ITEMS
Back to basics

RATING
2
3

NOTES
4 language skills are
emphasized through
simple and interesting
activities in order to build
strong foundation.
Lots of songs, chants,

Learning is fun,
meaningful and purposeful

creative works and the

content of each topic are
authentic.
Pupils are provided

Teaching is learnercentred

opportunity to join the

lesson actively.
Teacher can use ICT to

Integration of salient new

technologies

teach pupils the content.

Assessment for learning

Assessments are less

Character-building infused

provided in the textbook.

Lots of moral values can
be learned through all the
topics because the content
is authentic.

EDUCATIONAL EMPHASES
ITEMS

RATING

NOTES

Thinking Skills

Page 22,25,30,60,61,95,99,
117,133,136,137,139
E.g. Finding the treasure by
using the instruction given.
None

Mastery Learning
1

Information and
Communication

Page 65,96,120,122,129
1

E.g. Learning to grow plant

Technology Skills (ICT)

by using hydroponic

Multiple Intelligences

system.
Page22,24,28,29,34,37,50,

51,53,56,66,106,107,109,
131, 133, 145, 146
E.g. singing with actions
Constructivism

(kinaesthetic, musical)
Page 123,124
E.g. Reuse and recycle.
(pupils have the knowledge

Contextual Learning

of reuse and recycle)

Page 9,10,13,14,23,32,107,
109
E.g. Pupils learn signs
which they can see every
day.

Learning How to Learn

Skills

Values and Citizenship

None
Page 9,99,100,101,103,104

E.g. Pupils learn to obey the

rules after learning the
signs.
Page

Knowledge Acquisition
1

28,29,47,65,96,99,112,
119,120,123,124,129,135
E.g. Pupils learn the
vocabulary through
pictures.

Creativity and Innovation

Page 90,106,138
1

E.g. Design new clothes for

the robot.

Entrepreneurship
1

None

SELECTION OF MATERIALS/RESOURCES (YEAR 2 TEXTBOOK) IN

CLASSROOM
ITEMS
Content

RATING
1

NOTES
The contents are culturally
4

acceptable. It does not

show bias towards any
culture. It meets the
requirement of KSSR.
The textbook is accessible

Accessibility

for teachers and students.

Every topic in the textbook

Versatility

will cover all the language

skills needed. Therefore,
the teaching materials can
be reused within that topic.
The content in textbook give

Authenticity and

Practicality

opportunity for students to

learn language in context.
The lesson will prepare
students in real-world
communication. For eg.
There is one topic, which is
Unit 6, Delicious Food will
teach students how to order
food when they are in
restaurant.
There is some exercises

Cost effectiveness

provided in the textbook.

Therefore, the teacher can
use them as reinforcement
for pupils and it does not
cost a lot.
The content in textbook

Level

does not cater to pupils

level of proficiency. It is the
teachers job to prepare
activities based on their
level of intelligence.
All the language skills are

Durability

being taught in one topic.

Therefore, teachers can
reuse the resources again.
The content in the textbook

Clarity

is quite clear enough. The

words and sentences used
in the textbook are simple
enough for students to
understand.
The textbook is interesting

Impact

whereby it contains
colourful pictures that can
attract students attention.
Some activities provided in
the textbook are engaging
and meaningful. Moreover,
there is language arts
included in every topic.