Heritage Language Playschools For Indigenous Minorities Karla J. Smith Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) in association with SIL Malaysia Copyright © 2012 Karla J. Smith All rights reserved This book may be copied and distributed freely for community use outside of Malaysia, with the understanding that the distributor does not charge more than the cost of the copy, including packaging and shipping. When doing so, please inform the author and publisher, DBNA, and retain the information in this copyright page. If parts of this publication are used or adapted, please list the book title and acknowledge the author of this book, Karla J. Smith, as the source of the material. 2nd Edition April 2012. Printed copies of the first edition of this book may be obtained from: Dayak Bidayuh National Institut Linguistik SIL Association (DBNA) Taman Cempaka, Lot 3 & 4, 1st Floor, DBNA HQ., Lot 964, Block 10, Mile 4 ¾, Jalan Tuaran Likas, Jalan Kumpang, 88400 Kota Kinabalu Off Jalan Ong Tiang Swee, Sabah, Malaysia Kuching Sarawak Malaysia OR Mailing Address: Mailing Address: P.O. Box 614, 93712 Kuching, WDT 26, 88900 Kota Kinabalu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Sabah, Malaysia Tel/Fax : +60 (0) 82-256163; Telephone : +60 (0) 88-425036 (0) 82-410324 Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website : http://www.dbna.org.my Cover design by Ryan Roberto of the Monsoon Team, Manila. The first edition of this book was printed and bound in Malaysia by Lee Miing Press Sdn. Bhd. No. 48, Ellis Road, 93300 Kuching, Sarawak Malaysia Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia Cataloging-in-Publication Data Heritage language playschools for indigenous minorities / Karla J. Smith. ISBN 978-983-2981-06-0 1. Education, Preschool--Study and teaching--Malaysia. 2. Education, Preschool--Outlines, syllabi, etc. 3. Kindergarten--Curricula. 4. Language and languages--Study and teaching (Preschool). I. Title. 372.1909595 ISBN 978-983-2981-06-0 Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................. iii List of Playschool Photographs ...................................................................................................................... v Foreword by Datu Ik Pahon anak Joyik .................................................................................................... vii Foreword by Hans J. B. Combrink ............................................................................................................. viii Foreword by Dr. Patricia M. Davis ............................................................................................................... ix Acknowledgements ...............................................................................................................................................x Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Rationale for a Heritage Language Playschool and Multilingual Education (MLE)............... 3 One Little Boy ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Diagrammatic Overview of Heritage Language Playschools ......................................................... 12 Part A - Overview, Principles and Resources for Administrators .............................................. 13 Heritage Language Playschools .................................................................................................... 15 Early Childhood Development ...................................................................................................... 21 Learning Outcomes and Indicators for Playschool (ages 3–4 years) ........................ 24 Curriculum Activities and Educational Value ........................................................................ 29 Duties of Playschool Facilitators and Chief Facilitators ................................................... 32 Facilitators’ Assessment Tools...................................................................................................... 34 Part B - Syllabus and Resources for Teachers ..................................................................................... 37 Introduction to Teaching Materials ............................................................................................ 39 Teaching Principles ............................................................................................................................ 42 Daily Playschool Schedule ............................................................................................................... 44 Weekly Lesson Plans for Heritage Language Playschools Age 3–4 Years ............... 45 Practical Reminders ........................................................................................................................... 91 Instructions for Stories ..................................................................................................................... 93 Instructions for Songs and Music Time .................................................................................... 94 Indoor Play Activities ........................................................................................................................ 95 Outdoor Games and Activities ..................................................................................................... 102 Child Development and Discipline ............................................................................................ 106 Glossary .................................................................................................................................................. 108 Appendix 1 - Before the Playschool Begins ....................................................................................... 111 Important Points for Facilitators to Communicate to the Community ................... 113 Materials for the Community to Prepare Before Playschool Begins ........................ 116 Materials for Educators and Leaders to Prepare Before Playschool Begins ........ 117 iii iv Table of Contents Materials for Teachers (and friends) to Prepare Before Playschool Begins ......... 118 Playschool Requirements .............................................................................................................. 119 Appendix 2 - Forms for the Teachers ................................................................................................... 125 Playschool Daily Lesson Plan....................................................................................................... 127 Playschool Educational Development Activity Chart ...................................................... 128 Playschool Teacher Self Evaluation Form ............................................................................. 131 Appendix 3 - Forms for the Facilitators ............................................................................................... 133 Pre and End of Year Playschool Evaluation (3–4 years old) ........................................ 135 Playschool Monthly Evaluation Report .................................................................................. 138 Playschool Teacher Monthly Evaluation Form ................................................................... 140 Appendix 4 - Sample Materials ................................................................................................................ 141 Alphabet Chart .................................................................................................................................... 143 Alphabet Book ..................................................................................................................................... 144 Finger Plays .......................................................................................................................................... 145 Listening Story .................................................................................................................................... 147 Pre-primer Sample Pages .............................................................................................................. 148 Puppets ................................................................................................................................................... 149 Rainbow Circle .................................................................................................................................... 150 Sequence Pictures ............................................................................................................................. 152 Shapes Game Explanations and Instructions ....................................................................... 154 Shapes for Game ................................................................................................................................ 156 Songs........................................................................................................................................................ 158 List of Playschool Photographs Picture Caption Page Circle time; Toburon Village: Tobilung Front cover (Photographer: Gill Buck) top Traditional costume: Bidayuh Front cover (Photographer: Marilina Vega) bottom left Indoor play; Rampayan Laut Village: Iranun