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10 Kaksikielinen opetus

Vantaalla annetaan laajamittaista kaksikielistä opetusta englannin kielellä Kaivokselan ja Rekolanmäen alakouluissa. Äidinkielen ja kirjallisuuden tunneilla oppilaat puhuvat ja työskentelevät suomen kielellä, muuten opetuskielenä on englanti. Englannin kielen opetukseen tarvittavat tunnit on siirretty valinnaisaineiden tunneista. Lisäksi tunteja on siirretty äidinkieli- ja kirjallisuus – oppiaineesta englannin kieleen. Kaivokselan ja Rekolanmäen koulut kuvaavat koulukohtaisissa opetussuunnitelmissaan englannin kielen tavoitteet ja sisällöt vuosiluokilla 1-6. Tuntijako noudattaa Opetuslautakunnan hyväksymää tuntijakoa, joka on liitteenä.

Kaivokselan ja Rekolanmäen koulujen oppilaat valitaan ensimmäiselle luokalle kielellisen valmiuden arvioinnin kokeen perusteella. Myöhemmille vuosiluokille haettaessa oppilaan täytyy osoittaa osaavansa luokkatason mukaista englanninkieltä. Rekolanmäen koulussa opetus alkaa lukuvuoden 2016 alkaessa yhdellä ensimmäisellä luokalla ja laajenee vuosittain seuraavalle vuosiluokalle oppilaiden kasvaessa. Laajamittaisessa kaksikielisessä opetuksessa opiskelleiden oppilaiden on mahdollista pyrkiä Vantaan Kansainväliseen kouluun yläkouluun siirtymisvaiheessa.

Vantaalla annetaan laajamittaista kaksikielistä opetusta saksan kielellä Länsimäen koulussa vuosiluokilla 1-9. Jos suomi-saksa opetukseen hakee ensimmäiselle vuosiluokalle enemmän kuin kaksikymmentäviisi oppilasta, teetetään oppilaille kielellisen valmiuden arvioinnin koe. Laajamittaisessa kaksikielisessä opetuksessa opiskelevat saksankieliset luokat noudattavat Vantaan kaupungin yleistä tuntijakoa. Saksan kielellä annetun opetuksen määrä on 1-2 vuosiluokilla 50% ja vuosiluokilla 3-9 vähintään 25% annetun opetuksen määrästä. Saksan kielellä opetettavat aineet määritellään vuosittain lukuvuosisuunnitelmassa.

Ruotsin kielen kielikylpyopetusta annetaan Uomarinteen ja Kilterin sekä Viertolan ja Peltolan kouluissa. Jos ruotsin kielikylpyluokille hakee ensimmäiselle vuosiluokalle enemmän kuin kaksikymmentäviisi oppilasta, teetetään oppilaille kielellisen valmiuden arvioinnin koe.

Ruotsin kielellä annetun opetuksen määrä on kaikilla vuosiluokilla noin 25% tuntimäärästä. Uomarinteen alakoulussa ruotsin kielikylpyluokalla aloittaneet oppilaat jatkavat osittaista kielikylpyopetusta (kielirikasteinen opetus) 7. - 9. luokilla Kilterin koulussa. Viertolan koulussa ruotsin kielikylpyluokalla aloittaneet jatkavat osittaista kielikylpyopetusta Peltolan koulussa. Yläkouluun siirryttäessä voidaan kouluihin ottaa uusia oppilaita, jotka ovat olleet kielikylpyopetuksessa muualla tai jotka osoittavat vastaavat tiedot kielikokeen perusteella.

Ruotsin kielikylpyopetuksessa noudatetaan Vantaan kaupungin yleistä tuntijakoa. Kielikylpyruotsia ja muita ruotsin kielellä opiskeltavia oppiaineita on noin neljännes opinnoista. Ruotsin kielellä opiskeltavat oppiaineet määritellään vuosittain lukuvuosisuunnitelmassa. Ruotsin kielellä opiskeltavissa oppiaineissa varmennetaan suomen kielen sanaston hallinta muun muassa jatko-opintojen turvaamiseksi.

Vantaan kansainvälisessä koulussa opetus annetaan englannin kielellä. Äidinkielen ja kirjallisuuden tunneilla käytetään suomen kieltä. Kaksikielisellä opetuksella pyritään saavuttamaan hyvä ja monipuolinen kielitaito sekä opetuskielessä että suomen kielessä. Oppilaat valitaan kielitestin perusteella. Kouluun voi pyrkiä mille vuosiluokalle tahansa. Englannin kielen opetukseen tarvittavia tunteja on siirretty valinnaisista tunneista sekä äidinkieli ja kirjallisuus -oppiaineen tunneista. Vantaan kansainvälisen koulun tuntijako poikkeaa yleisestä tuntijaosta myös 7. vuosiluokkien ja 8. vuosiluokkien liikunnassa ja oppilaanohjauksessa. Tuntijako on liitteenä. Koulu kuvaa koulukohtaisessa opetussuunnitelmassaan englannin kielen tavoitteet ja sisällöt vuosiluokilla 1 - 9.

Lyhytaikaisesti Suomessa asuvien oppilaiden opetus järjestetään valmistavan opetuksen kautta suomenkielisessä perusopetuksessa, ellei oppilas pääse kielitestin kautta englanninkieliseen opetukseen.

The English Language and Literature 17 Kaivoksela School’s curriculum for English supplements the Finnish national curriculum for English as a foreign language. The goal of teaching in the English stream is to achieve functional bilingualism. In terms of language, this means that the student is able to attain such a level of English in primary school that they can continue on to study in English in secondary school. English teaching is based on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). English is learned through social interaction. In this way, the English language is primarily a tool for teaching. Learning English is not limited to English language and literature lessons, but happens during all lessons in which English is the medium of instruction. All the subjects are usually taught in English. Possible exceptions to this might be in the arts and crafts subjects or religion, due to the school’s internal organization. English language teaching has been integrated into the teaching of all the subjects in which English is the medium of instruction. Teaching focuses on the whole language and is based on rich input in both oral and written forms. English teaching combines the goals, contents and methods of first and foreign language teaching. The language is taught and learned in real situations with the use of authentic English-language materials. Communication takes priority. The student is encouraged to speak and write in English without fearing mistakes (safe classroom) already in the early stages of language learning. However, students are granted a so-called ‘silent period’ in first grade, during which they may speak Finnish. Teachers strive to use versatile and varying working methods. The goal is that one of the English Stream teachers would speak English as a first language. In addition to learning about the cultures and customs of Finland, multiculturalism is stressed. The teachers work in pairs, so that each grade band (1-2, 3-4, 5-6) cooperates closely when planning, carrying out and assessing teaching. This offers opportunities for differentiation beyond grade-level. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning. They often work on projects, in which different subjects and skills are combined in order to learn interdisciplinary skills. During these projects, students can direct their own learning by making choices based on their own abilities. The teacher supports this process by giving feedback. The English stream supports the school’s Finnish language classes in learning English as well. The English language is a visible part of everyday school life. The English language is used actively and in a variety of ways during school celebrations, events and on signs around the school. Cooperation between home and school, as well as the participation of parents in the activities of the English stream, are encouraged. There is an active parents’ board for the English stream classes. Guidance, differentiation and support Throughout primary school, the teacher models functional language use and encourages each student according to their abilities. Cooperation within grade bands also allows for differentiation, as pair and group work can be organized based on skill levels. Students are 18 introduced to self-assessment early on and are supported in making their own learning goals. Self-assessment and peer-assessment give students more responsibility over their own learning. The Family Reading Program offers a tool for home-school cooperation that is differentiated for each student’s abilities. Further information on differentiation is provided in the Kaivoksela School core curriculum. In 1-2 grade band, the focus is on inspiring curiosity and maintaining motivation through a variety of teaching methods, including songs, rhymes, games, drama and the use of technology. In 3-4 grade band language skills are developed further by making language structures explicit and continuing to use a variety of teaching methods. In 5-6 grade band, students are given more responsibility and can learn at their own level, for example through project work. Learning methods and environments In a Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) classroom, English is taught throughout the school day and within all subjects. The whole-language instruction applied is based on rich input of language material, both oral and written. Students are exposed to English in their everyday interactions with teachers and other students, as well as authentic English-language study materials in traditional and digital forms. The functional language learning approach allows students to acquire and learn English in a practical way. Communication is the main goal. Motivation is fostered by allowing and even embracing mistakes as part of the learning process. A safe classroom environment is fundamental. In grade 1, the focus is on understanding and gradually speaking more and more English as well. The so-called silent period allows students to answer the teacher in Finnish during grade 1. In the upper grades students are required to use English as the primary language of communication with the teachers as well as their peers in all classroom work. The instruction strives to employ versatile and varying working methods. A variety of materials and technology make it possible to build age-appropriate and relevant learning environments. Over time, students are able to increasingly take responsibility for their own learning through independent and collaborative working methods in different learning environments. Cross-curricular cooperation As mentioned above, CLIL makes English an ever present component of all teaching in the English Stream. Close cooperation within the same grade band allows teachers to plan projects, learning themes and other cross-curricular activities. More information on cross-curricular cooperation is provided in the Kaivoksela School core curriculum. Interdisciplinary Skills The English stream works together with the rest of the school on interdisciplinary skills. Kaivoksela School has chosen to focus on Critical Thinking and Learning to Learn (L1), 19 Multiliteracy and Media Literacy (L4) and Active Citizenship and Building a Sustainable Future (L7). Kaivoksela School Entrance Examination In order to attend the English classes of Kaivoksela school, a prospective student must pass an entrance examination. For the first grade, the exam tests the child’s language awareness skills. The test can be taken either in Finnish or in English. This means that the child does not need to know English as such in order to be accepted to the first grade. For grades 2-6, the exam tests the child’s English skills (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension) appropriate to their grade level. The child needs to pass the different parts in order to be able to funct ion in an English speaking classroom. 1-2 grade band Goals In the 1-2 grade band, students are learning to understand and use English in the classroom. The goals are to  Understand spoken English and develop active listening skills  Start using English to communicate  Learn the basics of phonics to facilitate the development of reading skills  Learn basic writing conventions 1st grade Goals of Teaching  Understand spoken English  Learn to read  Begin to express themselves in English  Learn the school’s practices and working methods  Practice concentrating on individual tasks  Practice working with others  Begin to assess own learning