White Space is has been introduced in KCPPS since 2007. Some of the platforms that have been used in KCPPS are Learning Centres Approach, Drama in the Classroom, CNA: News in the Classroom, Shared Book Reading Approach and MLEA.
In the lower primary level, we are currently employing the Learning Centres Approach, Shared Book Reading Approach and Modified Learning Experiential Approach (MLEA).
Learning Centres Approach/ MLEA
This approach involves the teacher setting aside 3-5 periods of the day. In this approach, pupils are allowed to move from learning centre to the next learning centre in their groups to complete group-based activities. This approach allows the pupils to learn interpersonal skills and intrapersonal skills.
MLEA is a 3 step platform. Firstly, pupils are facilitated by teacher to come up with a class-dicatated story (CDS). Secondly, pupils go into their groups to come up with a group writing (GW). Lastly, pupils will do an individual writing (IW). Usually, teachers might incorporate the GW into the Learning Centres Approach as well.
Shared Book Reading
This involves reading of a big book with the class. This lesson can be a tool to teach grammar, vocabulary or social emotional based/ pastoral care lessons. After several readings, a follow-up activity can be used to reinforce lessons learnt.
In the lower primary level, we are currently employing the Learning Centres Approach, Shared Book Reading Approach and Modified Learning Experiential Approach (MLEA).
Learning Centres Approach/ MLEA
This approach involves the teacher setting aside 3-5 periods of the day. In this approach, pupils are allowed to move from learning centre to the next learning centre in their groups to complete group-based activities. This approach allows the pupils to learn interpersonal skills and intrapersonal skills.
MLEA is a 3 step platform. Firstly, pupils are facilitated by teacher to come up with a class-dicatated story (CDS). Secondly, pupils go into their groups to come up with a group writing (GW). Lastly, pupils will do an individual writing (IW). Usually, teachers might incorporate the GW into the Learning Centres Approach as well.
Shared Book Reading
This involves reading of a big book with the class. This lesson can be a tool to teach grammar, vocabulary or social emotional based/ pastoral care lessons. After several readings, a follow-up activity can be used to reinforce lessons learnt.
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Integrating with the story, 'Bubble Trouble!', the children went through 6 learning centres today. They are:
- Reading Centre (Pupils read books from the class library)
- Listening Centre (Pupils listen to 'Bubble Trouble' story and song from listening posts)
- Word Study Centre (Pupils form words ending with 'ble', 'ew' and 'op' using word cards)
- SAILS Literacy (Pupils read a short story, 'Sailor Sam Up the Mast' and complete a written activity)
- Game (Pupils play Boggle for a bit of fun and vocabulary building)
- Journal (Pupils write a journal entry on 'A Day in the Holidays')
Enjoy the photos and short video clip I've taken =)
READING CENTRE 
LISTENING CENTRE 
WORD STUDY CENTRE 
SAILS LITERACY
GAME - BOGGLE
JOURNAL WRITING
ROTATION LIST
DANCING TO THE SONG, 'THE BUBBLE SONG'
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