Mother Tongue Languages
Discover how our Mother Tongue Languages department helps students build language skills and cultural appreciation through reading programmes and activities.
The Mother Tongue Department's (Chinese Language, Malay Language and Tamil Language) focus is to inspire students to develop a love for the various mother tongue languages and cultures in a nurturing environment, so as to develop students to be confident users of the languages. With the changing multi-cultural and multi-lingual landscape in Singapore, we also hope to raise students' linguistic abilities by focusing on students' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to express themselves and apply the skills that they have learnt to authentic contexts purposely and meaningfully. We also seek to raise students' cultural awareness through various cultural programmes and activities, so that they can learn to embrace and appreciate their own and other cultures.
As a Department, we offer Higher Mother Tongue Languages (Chinese, Malay, Tamil). We aim to develop higher level of proficiency, a deeper appreciation, and love for the languages, literature and culture on the students.
All Levels
Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Reading Programme
This programme aims to instill an interest for reading MTL short stories, thus helping students to appreciate the author's use of language. Each story bears different themes and characterisation. The varied activities conducted by teachers help make this programme engaging for students.
In addition to reading the stipulated literary works recommended by teachers, students also participate in the school's Annual Reading Superstar Competition where they collaborate to create videos or podcasts that capture their reflections on the texts that they have read. Selected students also attend reading-related activities and literary seminars, such as the Mother Tongue Fortnight events organised in school or other similar events held in other schools and at the language centre.
Students will:
• Gain interest in reading and broaden their exposure to different text types
• Develop critical thinking skills as they reflect on their reading of various works
• Be more confident and effective communicators as they create videos/podcasts to present their reflections
• Appreciate and understand the author's craft and creativity in conveying meaning so that they can sharpen their own skills in reading and writing
Secondary One to Three
Mother Tongue Fortnight Programme
Students are immersed in various cultural and literary activities during the Mother Tongue Fortnight.
The activities in this programme are varied and cater to students of different levels. The activities also involve mass participation to allow every student to enjoy, appreciate and understand the language and culture.
Students will:
• Widen their knowledge and appreciation of their MTL and culture through various hands on activities
• Extend their learning and understanding of their MTL beyond the classroom
• Enjoy and express their creativity through various oratorical and singing competitions
DEPARTMENT CONTACT LIST
Malay Language Unit
Mdm Sahriana Rani (School Staff Developer)
sahriana_rani@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Nurul Huda Mohd Kamarulzaman (SH/ Malay Language)
nurul_huda_mohd_kamarulzaman@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Asnia Adas
asnia_adas@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Farah Ashikin Mohamed Ridzwan
farah_ashikin_mohamed_ridzwan@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Norashikin Mahat
norashikin_mahat@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Siti Farhana Mohamed Shariff
siti_farhana_mohamed_shariff@moe.edu.sg
Chinese Language Unit
Ms Chua An Ting (HOD/ Mother Tongue Languages)
chua_an_ting@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Liu Liping
liu_liping@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Liang Yan
liang_yan@moe.edu.sg
Mr Niu Jing Quan
niu_jingquan@moe.edu.sg
Mrs Soo-Tay Yu Xin
tay_yu_xin@moe.edu.sg
Mr Wong Ching Siong
wong_ching_siong@moe.edu.sg
Tamil Language Unit
Mdm JLM Amaljacintha
j_l_m_amaljacintha@moe.edu.sg
Ms Naseema Begum D/O Sarfudin naseema_begum@moe.edu.sg
Mdm Santhi H P Manis
santhi_h_p_manis@moe.edu.sg