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Priority Projects Publishing is proud to introduce the Information Communication Technology course with 2017 launch courses designed as follows;
ICT PRIMARY SCHOOL COURSE 2017
Best Approach to ICT ECDA: Children’s, Work Book and Teacher’s Book
Best Approach to ICT Grade 1: Children’s and Teacher’s Book
The ICT Infants Course, which starts from ECD-A up to Grade 2, is designed to equip learners with a general understanding of how information systems are organised to suit particular applications and how such systems work. The series uses an approach that will make learners grow a confident relationship with ICTs through application and practice. Theory and practical lessons are covered through;
Drawing
Programming
Designing
Practical ICT skills enable pupils to;
Select and apply appropriate techniques and principles to develop data structures
Design and develop solutions to given problems
Create a computer project from a given problem statement
Give commands to control a device using ICT
Present information in a variety of forms
These skills will develop expertise, originality, confidence, self-identity (Unhu/Ubuntu/Vumunhu)) and the ability to communicate through ICTS.
Cross-cutting themes
The cross-cutting themes covered in ICT include, but are not limited to; Collaboration, HIV and AIDS, Heritage Studies, Human Rights, Child Protection, Gender, Environmental Issues and Disaster and Risk Management.
Unique features:
Problem solving, games, simulation and modelling, discovery and experimentation, design- based learning, project-based learning (Case studies), question and answer, discussions, group work demonstrations, educational tours as well as research and presentations.
Advantages
Learners are able to;
Identify ICT tools in the environment
Recognise information in a variety of forms
Communicate using ICT tools
Incorporate ICTs into other subjects
Present information in a variety of forms
Archive cultural information using ICT tools
ENGLISH PRIMARY SCHOOL COURSE 2017
(Best Approach to English – Primary)
The Primary School Course 2017
Best Approach to English: ECDA Pupil’s, Workbook and Teacher’s Book (Infant School)
Best Approach to English: Grade 1 Pupil’s and Teacher’s Book (Infant School)
Best Approach to English: Grade 3 Pupil’s and Teacher’s Book (Junior School)
Infants and Junior School (ECD – Grade 3)
This English series covers the learning and teaching of English Language from ECD to Grade 7. It takes into account the importance of English as a tool for communication and cultural, political, religious, social and economic development. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are used throughout the books to enhance teaching and learning of the English.
Methodology
The series makes use of learner-centred and shared activities which enable learners to develop and understand linguistic concepts and their practise in everyday life. The books promote the development of skills in problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, conflict resolution, leadership, self-management, communication, technology and innovation as well as entrepreneurship. The books emphasise on learning and teaching of the four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as other literacy and numeracy skills.
Cross-cutting themes
The series took into consideration the following cross-cutting themes; Gender, Children’s Rights and Responsibilities, Child Protection, Disaster Risk Management, Financial Literacy, Sexuality, HIV and AIDS Education, Heritage Studies, Human Rights, Collaboration and Environmental Issues.
ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL COURSE 2017
Total English Form 1: Student’s Book
Total English Form 3: Student’s Book
The book, which is part of a series from Form 1 to Form 4, heralds a new era in the learning of English Language. It provides new concepts and links them to the contemporary issues in the changing social landscape. It is crafted in the context of emerging trends in the electronic, print and social media. It is intricately intertwined with the wider use of computer technology and related fields in the country.
Basic features:
the book is tailor-made to inspire learners to take an active role in learning English
aims at nurturing learners from Form 1 up to the time they write their ZIMSEC Ordinary Level English Language examinations
activities, exercises and tests focus on; listening, speaking, reading and writing
it ensures that learners are adequately guided in language structures, comprehension, summary, registers and composition writing
exposes learners to the study of literature and creates a solid foundation for Ordinary Level Literature examinations
inculcates skills essential for the survival of youth in a fast-growing global village
enables learners to develop problem-solving skills by treating language in three dimensions – transmission, signal and reception
tasks are taken from everyday interaction and communication experiences
focuses on areas emphasised in the new English Language syllabus; oral aspects, comprehension, summary, registers, free and guided composition
every unit has a unique title meant to capture the imaginations of the young learners
the book has material divided into 17 distinct categories: listening comprehension, oral instructions, conversations, purposeful listening, pronunciation, registers, descriptions, debates, speeches, comprehension, summary, extensive reading, referencing, composition writing, language structures, spellings and poetry.