Pearl Project: A Taste of Milo for ELT Module Development

PEARL focuses on English language competency but not in the traditional way. Students are exposed to language arts through various ways including use of computer technology and other multimodal tools. The aim is to address the needs of the urban poor children and customize accordingly while ensuring quality and holistic development of English language competency, and other soft skills (much needed in 21^st Century education) unlike those which focused on text or workbooks nor those focusing on examinations. Progress is when students showcase their development through performances like choral speaking and plays. These developments or lack of are recorded and detailed for the development of a PEARL module which is in progress.

Another aim which appeared from the project is a guideline for teacher-volunteers to address and teach according to such pupil needs. The project aims became twofold and addressed the pupils needs holistically. These are important for sustainability in the replication of the project for similar communities without university involvement.

Project information

Project Execution: 18 months
Location : Mutiara Damansara
Numbers of Community benifited: 90 people