Urdu Curriculum
The Urdu Language Curriculum at IKTMC is consistent with the Education Bureau’s official curriculum. The goal is to help students gain linguistic and communicative skills appropriate for Urdu as a Second Language (AS) users in preparation for Papers 2-3 of the HKDSE Urdu Language Exam.
Introduction to IKTMC’s Urdu Language Program
At IKTMC, our Urdu language program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the language, its cultural significance, and practical usage in everyday life. We believe in making language learning engaging and accessible for all learners.
| Objectives and Goals of the Urdu Curriculum | |
|---|---|
| Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) |
Cultural Understanding and Appreciation |
| Incorporating real-life communication scenarios to enhance Urdu language proficiency and practical usage. | Beyond language skills, our curriculum also aims to cultivate cultural understanding and appreciation among students. By exploring Urdu literature, art, and customs, we encourage learners to embrace the diverse cultural heritage associated with the language. |
Curriculum Structure and Components
Core Language Skills Development
The core of our Urdu curriculum focuses on developing fundamental language skills, including vocabulary building, grammar comprehension, and sentence structure. Through interactive activities and engaging exercises, students build a strong linguistic foundation.
Teaching Approaches and Methodologies
| Teaching Approaches and Methodologies | |
|---|---|
| Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) |
Task-based Learning Strategies |
| Incorporating real-life communication scenarios to enhance Urdu language proficiency and practical usage. | Engaging students in hands-on tasks to promote active learning and practical application of Urdu language skills. |
Result of Urdu exam as a Second Language (AS) 2023-24
The Urdu AS Exam Results for the academic year 2023-24 have received great appreciation from students and teachers alike, with an amazing 50% of pupils getting an A or higher. This success shows students’ fluency in Urdu as a Second Language and its effectiveness in teaching techniques and curriculum
Student Reactions and Feedback
Students overwhelmingly praised the Urdu exam as a Second Language (AS) 2023-24, with 50% achieving grade A or above.
Mairaj-UL-Hassan 5A(19)
The language exam played a pivotal role in my university journey and language acquisition. It challenged me to demonstrate my comprehension, fluency, and cultural understanding. The exam’s emphasis on all language aspects propelled my growth and instilled confidence in my ability to communicate effectively in the target language.
Khadija 6B (11)
Urdu class have been one of the wise choices I’ve made in my life. Although it is tiring to attend Urdu classes after school it worth it. Not only does it help you to be admitted into a good university but also improves your Urdu language skills which is our mother tongue. In this way, we’ll be able to be familiar with multiple languages which may also provide a wide variety of career paths in the future as well as improve our communication skills daily.
Safeer Abbas 6B (01)
My favourite part of the class was learning new vocabulary, idioms and poetry. My Urdu class gave me numerous opportunities to learn from my mistakes and to learn while engaging with my classmates. Sometimes Urdu tasks were challenging, however, it inspired and motivated me to pursue more knowledge. Nevertheless, my continuous improvements in Urdu subject from lesson to lesson have made me proud.
One thing I could not forget is being astonished by the expertness of my teacher, Sir Sultan, in Urdu subject. Setting a wide range of approaches and learning resources to target different students with unalike learning abilities and learning styles has patently proven the professionalism of teaching of my Urdu teacher. At the same time facilitates independent learning.
I think calling it just an ordinary Urdu lesson would contradict reality. Because it was unique and much more than just an Urdu lesson for me and many others.