Applied Learning Programme

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Photography – Widevision Asia Pte Ltd

First row from left:
Ms Katherine Chua Cheng Bee, Ms Teo Shu Ting Cheryl, Mdm Long Miaw Ying Jennifer, Ms Ang Hwee Chin, Ms Tong Jinyi

Curricular Objectives

The Westwood Primary Positive Design Applied Learning Programme seeks to develop pupils’ critical and inventive thinking, as well as social awareness as they create designs that value-add to their communities.

Overview of Positive Design Applied Learning Programme


P1 & P2	Designing for Happiness	- Create toys for collaborative play - Develop connections and build trust with peers and teachers - Adopt a joyful attitude towards school-life
P3 & P4	Designing for All	- Create alternative equipment or pathways that would allow all community members to be engaged - Respond to differing needs of society - Click here to view the P3 and P4 Design and Innovation Workshop 2021 on Automata.
P5 & P6	Designing for Impact	- Design a product or programme aimed to encourage a particular virtuous behaviour - Understand the need to value long-term gains over short-term enjoyment, as well as the notion of sustainability.

P3 to P5 Project Work


P3	- Create an infographic poster to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals. - Click here to view the infographics created by 2021 and 2020 P3 pupils: 2021: 2020:
P4	- Create a product that help meet the need and improve the lives of a targeted group of people in our community.
P5	- Design and create a product that help meet the need and improve the lives of a targeted group of people in our community

Maker Education@Westwood

Maker Education encourages independence and creative problem solving, and an authentic preparation for the real world through simulating real-world challenges. In Westwood, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is used for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

Recess@Makerspace

Maker Fiesta

ALP & Maker Education Team

Ms Cheryl Teo Shu Ting (Assistant Year Head for Lower Primary & ALP)
Ms Katherine Chua Cheng Bee
Ms Ang Hwee Chin
Ms Tong Jin Yi