Tanglin P.L.U.S. (Perspectives and Literacies to Understand Society)

Programme Aims
In this programme, students will acquire deeper and broader knowledge and skills to
investigate societal issues. Students will be given opportunities to apply their knowledge in
real world situations so that learning becomes more exciting and relevant. In providing
authentic learning experiences for our students, we have engaged partners like the
Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Gallery, and Boeing to support our programmes. This
Applied Learning Programme will equip the students with the 21st Century Competencies
like effective communication and critical thinking skills to enable them to be innovative and
civic-minded individuals.

Programme Structure
Through the students’ secondary school years, they can expect to go through the ALP
anchored on the following subjects / focus.

Level	Express & Normal (Academic)	Express & Normal (Academic)
Secondary 1	Geography Tier 1: Examine the attitudes of Singaporeans towards green spaces. Tier 2: Habitat Enhancement Programme Tier 3: Terrarium Project	Social Studies Understanding your own Cultural Identity
Secondary 2	History Tier 1: Examine evidences and accounts from the perspectives of artists, people that lived in the past etc. Tier 2: History Reimagined	Social Studies Appreciating the presence of Migrant Workers
Secondary 3	Social Studies Tier 1: Examine the perspectives of locals towards foreign workers/professionals in Singapore.	Social Studies Responding to increasing diversity in Singapore.