Blended Learning
Find out how Peicai Secondary School uses Blended Learning to help students learn at their own pace, both at home and in school.
Introduction
In December 2020, MOE introduced Blended Learning (BL) as a key part of the schooling experience for our students. Students will learn what is prescribed by the curriculum through a mix of home-based and in-school activities, and leverage both online and offline approaches to learning. One key aspect of the BL approach is the integration of Home-based Learning (HBL) days as a regular feature of the schooling experience to complement teaching and learning in schools.
Blended Learning is supported by the National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP), under which all secondary students will own a personal learning device (PLD)
Approach
At Peicai Secondary School, teachers design engaging Blended Learning experiences to:
1. Nurture self-directed and independent learners, and;
2. Develop passionate and intrinsically motivated learners.
Through both online and offline approaches to learning, we aim to provide students with opportunities to learn at their own pace and be empowered to take charge of their learning for core curriculum as well as their interests beyond the syllabus.
Home-based Learning (HBL) Days
HBL days are scheduled on some even Fridays to complement teaching and learning in school.
HBL Days for 2026
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On HBL days, students will have asynchronous learning with lesson resources assigned to students via Student Learning Space (opens in new tab). Secondary One students will also have Morning Check-in (using Microsoft Teams) on HBL days with their Form Teachers and classmates where they will discuss about learning dispositions and attitudes. Time is also set aside for Student-Initiated Learning (SIL) for all students to pursue learning in areas of their interests and learn outside of the curriculum. The following shows the structure of a typical HBL day.
Typical Structure for HBL day
Typical Structure for HBL day stating time, activity and remarks
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8 am - 8.15 am | Virtual Morning Check-In (for Secondary One students) | Join Teams meeting via invitation link sent by Form Teacher. Students are reminded to log in to Teams using only their Student iCON accounts. |
8.15 am - 1.15 pm | Commencement of learning on four subjects | The Student Learning Space (SLS) will serve as the main platform in which students receive instructions from their subject teachers for HBL. Teachers will monitor students on their learning and check for understanding as well as provide timely feedback for the assignments given during HBL. |
1.15 pm - 2.15 pm | Student-Initiated Learning (SIL) | Dedicated time and space will be provided to allow students to pursue their own interests and learn out of the curriculum. |
For Students
Find out what is expected of you on Home-Based Learning (HBL) days, including the daily schedule, lesson tasks, and rules to follow.
For Parents
Find key resources for home-based learning and stay connected with your child's school through Parents Gateway.
Technical Support
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