Educators' Guide for Pedagogy and Assessment
Click the icon below to download the Educators' Guide for Pedagogy and Assessment
Learning Outcome: 1) Children who develop a strong sense of identity.
Related Achievements: Children who develop in a safe, secure environment which they can trust.
1] I can discuss and appreciate all the features that make me special, similar and unique e.g name, hair colour etc.
2] I know my name, address, phone number and can identify local landmarks.
3] I recognise the name of my own school and town/village where I live.
4] I understand that growth is part of the process of life, which makes each person unique e.g. increase in clothes size, shoe size, haircuts.
5] I can identify and name persons and their roles in my family.
6] I convey my feelings about how I feel about my family and talk about what we can do together.
7] I explore my familial connections and ancestors e.g. where they were born and raised.
8] I appreciate my personal abilities and respect skills and talents of my peers e.g. being a friend, being co-operative, playing games etc.
9] I recognize the roles of significant adults who contribute within my school and the community and understand that each contribution is unique, important and necessary in society e.g. teacher, doctor, head of school, caretaker etc.
10] I can identify persons who are responsible for safety in my school and community and practice safety strategies e.g. crossing the road etc.
11] I recognise and state my personal preferences when I engage in a variety of learning and play activities e.g. things I like and things I don’t like and why.
12] I feel confident in communicating my personal experiences, cultural background, observations, feelings, emotions and personal ideas with significant others.
13] I am able to build positive relationships and interact with educators and significant others, building trust in an environment where I feel respected for who I am as a human being.
14] I am a good team player and can contribute well in group work towards achieving a common goal.
15] I know why classroom rules exist and can contribute towards improving them.
16] I show that I accept responsibility for my actions and their consequences for myself and others.
17] I can regulate my emotions using different strategies e.g. taking time to reflect etc.
2] I know my name, address, phone number and can identify local landmarks.
3] I recognise the name of my own school and town/village where I live.
4] I understand that growth is part of the process of life, which makes each person unique e.g. increase in clothes size, shoe size, haircuts.
5] I can identify and name persons and their roles in my family.
6] I convey my feelings about how I feel about my family and talk about what we can do together.
7] I explore my familial connections and ancestors e.g. where they were born and raised.
8] I appreciate my personal abilities and respect skills and talents of my peers e.g. being a friend, being co-operative, playing games etc.
9] I recognize the roles of significant adults who contribute within my school and the community and understand that each contribution is unique, important and necessary in society e.g. teacher, doctor, head of school, caretaker etc.
10] I can identify persons who are responsible for safety in my school and community and practice safety strategies e.g. crossing the road etc.
11] I recognise and state my personal preferences when I engage in a variety of learning and play activities e.g. things I like and things I don’t like and why.
12] I feel confident in communicating my personal experiences, cultural background, observations, feelings, emotions and personal ideas with significant others.
13] I am able to build positive relationships and interact with educators and significant others, building trust in an environment where I feel respected for who I am as a human being.
14] I am a good team player and can contribute well in group work towards achieving a common goal.
15] I know why classroom rules exist and can contribute towards improving them.
16] I show that I accept responsibility for my actions and their consequences for myself and others.
17] I can regulate my emotions using different strategies e.g. taking time to reflect etc.
Learning Outcome: 1) Children who develop a strong sense of identity.
Related Achievements: Children who develop a sense of independence and autonomy.
1] I can manage my physical wellbeing and demonstrate self-care skills in the school setting e.g. eat my lunch, washing my hands, collect my belongings before going home etc.
2] I seek opportunities to test and further my abilities.
3] I seek opportunities to use my body's potential.
4] I can undertake simple projects and ask for assistance when required.
5] I am confident in taking a leading role and support others with consideration, courtesy and good manners within my group.
6] I am able to make every day choices.
7] I can manage my time and resources to achieve my goal.
2] I seek opportunities to test and further my abilities.
3] I seek opportunities to use my body's potential.
4] I can undertake simple projects and ask for assistance when required.
5] I am confident in taking a leading role and support others with consideration, courtesy and good manners within my group.
6] I am able to make every day choices.
7] I can manage my time and resources to achieve my goal.
Learning Outcome: 1) Children who develop a strong sense of identity
Related Achievements: Children who become responsible and resilient in the face of challenges.
1] I demonstrate responsibility for the environment by caring for it to the best of my abilities.
2] I promote environmental sustainability by participating in energy and other resource-saving strategies e.g. switching off lights, turning off taps etc.
3] I respond to setbacks and challenges by trying again.
4] I know where to seek help when I encounter bullying.
2] I promote environmental sustainability by participating in energy and other resource-saving strategies e.g. switching off lights, turning off taps etc.
3] I respond to setbacks and challenges by trying again.
4] I know where to seek help when I encounter bullying.
Learning Outcome: 2) Children who have a positive self-image.
Related Achievements: Children who believe in themselves fully aware of their potential and capabilities.
1] I manage myself well within the rules in my setting e.g. respecting rules, offering support and encouragement etc.
2] I am confident asking questions about my world and can seek further information from diverse sources e.g. teacher, internet, library etc.
3] I approach new situations with confidence.
4] I am confident to express how I feel about different experiences and situations.
5] I am confident in using my imagination and curiosity to think of new ideas and share them significant others.
6] I seek diverse solutions to resolve a problem.
2] I am confident asking questions about my world and can seek further information from diverse sources e.g. teacher, internet, library etc.
3] I approach new situations with confidence.
4] I am confident to express how I feel about different experiences and situations.
5] I am confident in using my imagination and curiosity to think of new ideas and share them significant others.
6] I seek diverse solutions to resolve a problem.
Learning Outcome: 2) Children who have a positive self-image.
Related Achievements: Children who develop positive attitudes which enable them to take the initiative and become risk-takers.
1] I am well-informed e.g. about a particular learning area etc. and my proficiency is valued and respected.
2] I can identify my positive qualities.
3] I am proud of my achievements and am happy to share my talents with others e.g. show and tell etc.
4] I can describe my role and contributions within a group.
5] I am confident to work alone when appropriate.
6] I am confident to try new things.
2] I can identify my positive qualities.
3] I am proud of my achievements and am happy to share my talents with others e.g. show and tell etc.
4] I can describe my role and contributions within a group.
5] I am confident to work alone when appropriate.
6] I am confident to try new things.
Learning Outcome: 2) Children who have a positive self-image.
Related Achievements: Children who develop positive attitudes which enable them to take the initiative and become risk- takers.
1] I actively participate in activities that require me to take an initiative e.g. cooking, outdoor play etc.
2] I am clear about my preferred activities and am able to make my own choices.
3] I am confident taking initiatives to push the boundaries of my learning.
4] I am positive about following rules and procedures.
2] I am clear about my preferred activities and am able to make my own choices.
3] I am confident taking initiatives to push the boundaries of my learning.
4] I am positive about following rules and procedures.
Learning Outcome: 3) Children are socially adept.
Related Achievements: Children who are capable of establishing relationships with others.
1] I use interactive practices e.g. co-operate, share, encourage, turn-take etc., that help me to be accepted by others.
2] I recognise the unique qualities of others and treat them respectfully.
3] I can express my feelings and thoughts to others so that they can understand me.
4] I can listen attentively to others to help me make friends.
5] I can ask others for help when I need it.
6] I show that I care when I cooperate with others in my setting.
7] I can collaborate with others in the everyday routines, events and experiences.
8] I can share ideas and contribute to decision making effecting my environment.
2] I recognise the unique qualities of others and treat them respectfully.
3] I can express my feelings and thoughts to others so that they can understand me.
4] I can listen attentively to others to help me make friends.
5] I can ask others for help when I need it.
6] I show that I care when I cooperate with others in my setting.
7] I can collaborate with others in the everyday routines, events and experiences.
8] I can share ideas and contribute to decision making effecting my environment.
Learning Outcome: 3) Children are socially adept.
Related Achievements: Children who develop empathy, respect and acceptance of different points of view.
1] I show respect for the beliefs and the practices of those who are different from me.
2] I participate in celebrations of customs from different culture traditions e.g. Christmas, Ramadan, Hanukkah etc.
3] I show awareness of other people’s feelings, needs, abilities and limitations.
4] I show empathy towards others through various ways such as listening, sharing and repairing friendships.
2] I participate in celebrations of customs from different culture traditions e.g. Christmas, Ramadan, Hanukkah etc.
3] I show awareness of other people’s feelings, needs, abilities and limitations.
4] I show empathy towards others through various ways such as listening, sharing and repairing friendships.
Learning Outcome: 3) Children are socially adept.
Related Achievements: Children who develop an awareness of the notions of fairness, a sense of justice and non-preferential treatment.
1] I can restore justice in daily interactions with others e.g. speak the truth, give second chances etc.
2] I am fair in my behaviour towards others e.g. I listen to others, I give others a chance to speak etc.
3] I can talk about practices that are fair, just and non-preferential e.g. helping out and sharing equally etc.
4] I behave in ways that promote peaceful and just relationships.
5] I behave in ways that respect other people’s rights.
2] I am fair in my behaviour towards others e.g. I listen to others, I give others a chance to speak etc.
3] I can talk about practices that are fair, just and non-preferential e.g. helping out and sharing equally etc.
4] I behave in ways that promote peaceful and just relationships.
5] I behave in ways that respect other people’s rights.
Learning Outcome: 3) Children are socially adept.
Related Achievements: Children who learn to collaborate with peers and adults with diverse backgrounds and needs.
1] I collaborate, appreciate and value all children irrespective of their diverse backgrounds.
2] I treat peers and adults around me with respect
3] I help children who face different challenges.
4] I can name and put in practice different actions that sustain an inclusive environment.
2] I treat peers and adults around me with respect
3] I help children who face different challenges.
4] I can name and put in practice different actions that sustain an inclusive environment.
Learning Outcome: 4) Children who are effective communicators.
Related Achievements: Children who are capable of using different forms of media for communication. (L1 is first language, L2 is second language)
The learning outcomes identified in this section assume that children are experiencing a balanced literacy programme based on the Literacy Strategy For All in Malta and Gozo, (Ministry for Education and Employment, 2014) and A Language Policy for the Early Years in Malta and Gozo (White Paper, Ministry for Education and Employment, 2015)
1] I speak coherently in my mother tongue using clear sequenced narrative.
2] I can recognise, respond to and use facial expressions and body language
3] I can use multiple modalities to express myself e.g. spoken language, stories, rhymes, images, artwork, mime etc.
4] I can make use of a range of digital resources to access, discover or share information.
5] I can use language, listening skills and turn-taking skills in conversations with peers and adults.
6] I can adapt my use of language to fit different contexts and play scenarios.
7] I explore texture, form and space in two or three dimensions through the use of different media.
1] I speak coherently in my mother tongue using clear sequenced narrative.
2] I can recognise, respond to and use facial expressions and body language
3] I can use multiple modalities to express myself e.g. spoken language, stories, rhymes, images, artwork, mime etc.
4] I can make use of a range of digital resources to access, discover or share information.
5] I can use language, listening skills and turn-taking skills in conversations with peers and adults.
6] I can adapt my use of language to fit different contexts and play scenarios.
7] I explore texture, form and space in two or three dimensions through the use of different media.
Learning Outcome: 4) Children who are effective communicators.
Related Achievements: Children who interact and engage with varieties of text and printed material increasing their awareness of purposes/functions.
1] I seek out books to read for pleasure.
2] I actively engage in storytelling and other reading activities.
3] I can identify and access books of genres that appeal to my interest and engage with their texts and illustrations.
4] I show interest and engage in multimodal and multimedia texts that relate to popular culture, new media and digital literacy practices.
5] I can name and talk about my favourite authors, illustrators and characters in books.
6] I can create my own text which I can explain and elaborate on in multiple ways.
7] I can make predictions about stories based on book titles, covers and illustrations.
8] I can identify and access appropriate sources of text for different information needs and purposes e.g. internet, books/eBooks, magazines etc.
9] I can use my emergent writing skills for entertainment, communication, documentation or information purposes.
10] I can use some basic print conventions in my writing e.g. directionality, word spacing, capitalization etc.
11] I can create my own signs/symbols in order to communicate information for relevant and contextualised purposes.
2] I actively engage in storytelling and other reading activities.
3] I can identify and access books of genres that appeal to my interest and engage with their texts and illustrations.
4] I show interest and engage in multimodal and multimedia texts that relate to popular culture, new media and digital literacy practices.
5] I can name and talk about my favourite authors, illustrators and characters in books.
6] I can create my own text which I can explain and elaborate on in multiple ways.
7] I can make predictions about stories based on book titles, covers and illustrations.
8] I can identify and access appropriate sources of text for different information needs and purposes e.g. internet, books/eBooks, magazines etc.
9] I can use my emergent writing skills for entertainment, communication, documentation or information purposes.
10] I can use some basic print conventions in my writing e.g. directionality, word spacing, capitalization etc.
11] I can create my own signs/symbols in order to communicate information for relevant and contextualised purposes.
Learning Outcome: 4) Children who are effective communicators.
Related Achievements: Children who are familiar with symbols and patterns and their use.
1] I can identify patterns in language sounds.
2] I can demonstrate understanding of the one-to-one correspondence between written and spoken words by pointing to words as I read them.
3] I can identify various patterns in written language and can apply these patterns to my reading and writing.
4] I can demonstrate correct pencil grip and can write letters with correct, shape and directionality.
5] I can read and write my name.
6] I use symbols and patterns in my pretend play.
7] I can identify symbols in my school and community which convey important information, and I can explain their meaning to others e.g. poisonous, dangerous, wet floor, fire exit, etc.
8] I can identify numbers in my environment.
9] I can recognise basic mathematical symbols and can demonstrate understanding of what they represent through my engagement in and computation of sums which include such symbols.
10] I can recognise symbols such as a line, square, circle or triangle as representing an unknown quantity and can input that quantity in the respective symbol.
11] I can identify, repeat, continue and create patterns using numbers, colours, shapes, paint, sounds and objects.
12] I can understand the numerical value of basic coins in the currency of my country of residence and can add some coins together to make up different totals.
2] I can demonstrate understanding of the one-to-one correspondence between written and spoken words by pointing to words as I read them.
3] I can identify various patterns in written language and can apply these patterns to my reading and writing.
4] I can demonstrate correct pencil grip and can write letters with correct, shape and directionality.
5] I can read and write my name.
6] I use symbols and patterns in my pretend play.
7] I can identify symbols in my school and community which convey important information, and I can explain their meaning to others e.g. poisonous, dangerous, wet floor, fire exit, etc.
8] I can identify numbers in my environment.
9] I can recognise basic mathematical symbols and can demonstrate understanding of what they represent through my engagement in and computation of sums which include such symbols.
10] I can recognise symbols such as a line, square, circle or triangle as representing an unknown quantity and can input that quantity in the respective symbol.
11] I can identify, repeat, continue and create patterns using numbers, colours, shapes, paint, sounds and objects.
12] I can understand the numerical value of basic coins in the currency of my country of residence and can add some coins together to make up different totals.
Learning Outcome: 4) Children who are effective communicators.
Related Achievements: Children who are aware of different language systems, notably Maltese and English.
1] I am fluent in L1. I use full sentences and a wide range of vocabulary.
2] I can repeat key words, phrases or refrains in L2.
3] I can use my repertoire of vocabulary in speech and can talk about familiar
themes/contexts using full sentences in L2.
4] I can use multimodal resources e.g. sound, image, digital technology, etc. to extend my language skills.
2] I can repeat key words, phrases or refrains in L2.
3] I can use my repertoire of vocabulary in speech and can talk about familiar
themes/contexts using full sentences in L2.
4] I can use multimodal resources e.g. sound, image, digital technology, etc. to extend my language skills.
Learning Outcome: 4) Children who are effective communicators.
Related Achievements: Children who engage with digital literacy as a means of retrieving data as well as representing and communicating ideas.
1] I can use a mouse, touchpad, touch screen, keyboard and/or basic buttons to navigate and access the user interface of a computer/laptop or electronic device.
2] I can choose from and use age-appropriate eBooks, websites, cameras, CDs, DVDs, and/or memory sticks in order to meet different needs.
3] I can follow basic prompts on electronic devices in order to open, close, view or select files/applications.
4] I can make use of a number of digital programmes, applications and devices in order to communicate with people within and/or beyond my school and community.
5] I can use digital media as a means of self-directed learning e.g. to gain information about different cultures etc.
6] I can use digital media as a means to expressing and exploring my creativity.
7] I can use digital media as a means to extending the knowledge, attitudes and skills embedded within different learning areas.
2] I can choose from and use age-appropriate eBooks, websites, cameras, CDs, DVDs, and/or memory sticks in order to meet different needs.
3] I can follow basic prompts on electronic devices in order to open, close, view or select files/applications.
4] I can make use of a number of digital programmes, applications and devices in order to communicate with people within and/or beyond my school and community.
5] I can use digital media as a means of self-directed learning e.g. to gain information about different cultures etc.
6] I can use digital media as a means to expressing and exploring my creativity.
7] I can use digital media as a means to extending the knowledge, attitudes and skills embedded within different learning areas.
Learning Outcome: 4) Children who are effective communicators.
Related Achievements: Children who are versatile with the use of numbers, data handling, shapes and measurement and print in context as a means of production of knowledge and information as well as meaning making and comprehension.
1] I can use numbers, shapes, measurement and print to communicate my thoughts and ideas.
2] I can demonstrate understanding of number value e.g. through the use of appropriate actions in number songs, rhymes and stories etc.
3] I can apply the mathematical concepts which I have mastered to solve real-life and mathematical problems.
2] I can demonstrate understanding of number value e.g. through the use of appropriate actions in number songs, rhymes and stories etc.
3] I can apply the mathematical concepts which I have mastered to solve real-life and mathematical problems.
Learning Outcome: 5) Children who nurture positive attitudes towards learning and become engaged and confident learners.
Related Achievements: Children who develop a range of cognitive skills to include labelling/identifying, recognition, sorting, hypothesising, predicting, comparing, sequencing and grouping.
1] I am able to gather information from different sources to learn about the world around me including through: labelling, identifying, recognising, grouping, sequencing, hypothesising, exploring, experimenting, organizing, planning, selecting, memorizing, predicting, analysing, justifying, questioning, anticipating and verifying.
2] I make and express choices, plans, and decisions.
3] I sort objects according to more than one criterion
4] I can investigate in order to understand how and why things happen.
5] I can use my senses to gather information about objects or events and master the necessary vocabulary to share my discoveries.
6] I compare by noticing similarities and differences in objects.
7] I classify objects according to properties e.g. such as size, colour etc. and by creating categories and sub-categories.
8] I am able to talk about cause and effect relationships.
2] I make and express choices, plans, and decisions.
3] I sort objects according to more than one criterion
4] I can investigate in order to understand how and why things happen.
5] I can use my senses to gather information about objects or events and master the necessary vocabulary to share my discoveries.
6] I compare by noticing similarities and differences in objects.
7] I classify objects according to properties e.g. such as size, colour etc. and by creating categories and sub-categories.
8] I am able to talk about cause and effect relationships.
Learning Outcome: 5) Children who nurture positive attitudes towards learning and become engaged and confident learners.
Related Achievements: Children who develop positive dispositions to include enthusiasm and motivation, curiosity, questioning, concentration, perseverance, imagination, ability to accept alternative suggestions/ criticism.
1] I enquire about my environment to try and make sense out of it by forming questions, collecting information, interpret information, discovering relationships, comparing results, discussing findings and re-adjusting were needed.
2] I make observations, formulate questions, plan investigations and satisfy my curiosity by assessing available evidence.
3] I concentrate on the task at hand.
4] I am open to new ideas, uncertainty and different perspectives.
5] I show determination and persevere when faced with challenges and can cope with frustrations.
6] I demonstrate a belief in my own abilities and feel confident that my contributions are valid.
7] I use information to develop working theories about how the world works.
8] I master enough learning independence to make choices.
9] I share what I learn with others, speak of the difficulties involved and strategies used to overcome them.
10] I express satisfaction with the completion of the task at hand.
11] I accept alternative suggestions and constructive criticism.
12] I make connections and associations between what I already know and new learning.
13] I can use my imagination to think of new ways to solve problems.
14] I draw on my imagination to pose questions and explore ideas, spaces, materials and technologies.
2] I make observations, formulate questions, plan investigations and satisfy my curiosity by assessing available evidence.
3] I concentrate on the task at hand.
4] I am open to new ideas, uncertainty and different perspectives.
5] I show determination and persevere when faced with challenges and can cope with frustrations.
6] I demonstrate a belief in my own abilities and feel confident that my contributions are valid.
7] I use information to develop working theories about how the world works.
8] I master enough learning independence to make choices.
9] I share what I learn with others, speak of the difficulties involved and strategies used to overcome them.
10] I express satisfaction with the completion of the task at hand.
11] I accept alternative suggestions and constructive criticism.
12] I make connections and associations between what I already know and new learning.
13] I can use my imagination to think of new ways to solve problems.
14] I draw on my imagination to pose questions and explore ideas, spaces, materials and technologies.
Learning Outcome: 5) Children who nurture positive attitudes towards learning and become engaged and confident learners.
Related Achievements: Children who broaden knowledge and reinforce their understanding through availability of and access to various sources of information.
1] I can talk about the features of my immediate environment and how it varies from others.
2] I daily reinforce my knowledge of my environment around me e.g. books, special events, media messages and everyday objects etc.
3] I know how to avail myself of information technology to extend my learning.
4] I investigate, disassemble, design, make and evaluate items for their usefulness.
5] I can transfer and adapt what I learn from one context to another.
2] I daily reinforce my knowledge of my environment around me e.g. books, special events, media messages and everyday objects etc.
3] I know how to avail myself of information technology to extend my learning.
4] I investigate, disassemble, design, make and evaluate items for their usefulness.
5] I can transfer and adapt what I learn from one context to another.
