This presentation showcases how the National Geographic Explorer Program aligns with the Singapore's EL curriculum. The National Geographic Explorer Program is a unique and holistic program designed to inculcate and advocate positive attitudes and ethics through real-life adventures of Explorers (non-fiction literacy). Furthermore, it provides opportunity for students to develop effective language use and acquire proficient language skills progressively. In addition, it empowers teachers with 21st Century tools to employ interactive teaching and learning (white space), aligned with the desired MOE curriculum.

1. The National Geographic
Explorer Programme
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2. • It is one of the largest non-profit
scientific and educational
institutions in the world.
• National Geographic Explorer is a
MISSION project of the National
Geographic Society. National
Geographic strongly believes in
the important role education
plays in society and we are
committed to invest in basic
education. Thus, Explorer is
subsidized and this is reflected in
the inexpensive price.
National Geographic’s Mission is to increase global understanding and promote
conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.
Credit: Dr. Jane Goodall, National Geographic Society
About NatGeo

3. About Us
• World Edu-League is a full-fledged and independent
social enterprise focused on the areas of
environmental and societal awareness,
• with a mission to further the agenda of the ‘Green’
movements in Singapore and other countries in the
Asia Pacific region.
• At our core, we aim to educate each successive
generation of students through exciting National
Geographic content and experiential platforms that
seek the participation of students, schools and
families in the counties we operate in.
• Exclusive marketing and distribution agent for
National Geographic Magazines in Singapore &
Malaysia.

4. The National Geographic Explorer
Program (NGX)
• A unique and holistic program designed to
– Inculcate and advocate positive attitudes and ethics
through real-life adventures of Explorers (non-fiction
literacy)
– Provide opportunity for students to develop effective
language use and acquire proficient language skills
progressively;
– Empower teachers with 21st Century tools to employ
interactive teaching & learning (white space), aligned
with the desired MOE curriculum
Explorer & Singapore Curriculum

5. How does NGX align with the
MOE Primary English Syllabus?
Explorer
Contextualization
Learner
Centeredness
Learning
Focused
Interaction
Integration
Process
Orientation
Spiral
Progression
– Explorer aligns with
the English curriculum
in all 6 key areas.
– Explorer has been
used extensively by
schools to
enhance/augment the
STELLAR programme.

6. NGX & Contextualization
1. Contextualization
– 7 Levels of readers with appropriate language skills, sentence structures
and vocabulary, to cater to mixed-ability students/different age-groups.
• Appropriate usage of Compound words, content specific multi-syllabic words.
• Challenging language and complex sentences (prepositional phrases,
introductory and embedded clauses) for higher leveled readers to challenge
inferential skills.
• Appropriate usage of punctuations (For Example, no colons and semi-colons for
Pioneer, ellipses and dashes used for Pathfinder and Adventurer)
• Chunking of text, liberal use of sub-headings
– Meaningful stories with learning points reinforced and revisited through
follow-up practice
• Quizzes in between segments of Virtual Lessons to enhance comprehension
and for immediate knowledge retention

7. NGX & Learner-Centeredness
2. Learner-Centeredness
Lower Pri
• Large Text &
illustrations
• Decoding skills through
Phonics (VLHD/iPad
Interactive App)
• Integrated language
learning through shared,
cooperative learning
experiences in mixed
ability group (follow-up
writing activities using
Magazine Maker II)
Middle-Upper Primary
• Progressively develop
independence in
listening, reading,
viewing, speaking,
writing and
representing, even as
opportunities for
cooperative learning
remain (through VLHD-
self directed
learning/flipped
classroom)
Lower Sec
• Develop
constructive/higher
order thinking skills
• Strengthen reading,
writing, presentation,
interpretation and
listening skills
• Through Inquiry-based,
case-based and project
based learning
(classroom debates,
experimentation,
Magazine Maker II)

8. NGX & Interaction
3. Learning-Focused Interaction
– Teaching differentiated to pupil’s needs, abilities and interests (7
levels of readers)
– Effective pedagogies developed to help engage students in further
discussions and contextualize information.
• Example: “Karen knows about many storms. One storm is called a
tornado. A tornado is part of a big storm. A tornado is a wind that spins
very fast. It goes to the ground. It can pick up things as it spins.”
• Para above contextualizes the text, elaborates and explains the
meaning of a tornado. Uses descriptive language to stimulate
imagination. (explanation text)
• Customized learning activities/Teachers’ Guide developed to empower
teachers to engage students in further discussions.

9. NGX & Integration
4. Integration
– Receptive and Productive Skills, Grammar and vocabulary taught in
an integrated way with the use of print and non-print resources to
provide multiple perspectives and meaningful connections
• Print: In- article Wordwise (glossary) immediately explains and
refreshes memory of vocabulary just learnt.
• Non-Print: Narrated stories in projectable edition, iPad digital app and
VLHD enhance comprehension, listening and pronunciation skills.
• Real-world connections with authentic stories from Nat Geo
researchers and scientists.

10. NGX & Process Orientation
5. Process Orientation
– Language Development through speaking, writing and/or
multimodal products
• Printable English and Science Worksheets/Digital Assessment/ Quizzes
• Magazine Maker II (Creative writing tool)
• Inquiry based learning resource
• Case-based learning resource
• Project-based learning resource
• Projectable edition
• iPad Digital App
• Virtual Lessons HD (VLHD)

11. NGX & Spiral Progression
6. Spiral Progression
– Skills, grammatical items, structures and various types of texts
taught, revised and revisited at increasing levels or difficulty and
sophistication.
• Texts used in NGX:
– Personal Recounts : Seen across all 7 editions
– Narratives: Seen across all except Scout and Voyager
– Factual Recounts: Seen across all 7 editions
– Information Reports: Seen across all 7 editions
– Explanations: Seen across all 7 editions
– Expositions: Seen in Extreme Explorer
– Allows students to progress from foundation level to higher levels
of language use
• 7 levels of readers allows progressive learning

12. 7 Age-Appropriate Reading Levels
Recommended Reading Levels:
• Young Explorer Scout: Pre-School
• Young Explorer Voyager: P1
• Explorer Pioneer: P2
• Explorer Trailblazer: P3
• Explorer Pathfinder: P4
• Explorer Adventurer: P5
• Science Explorer: P6- Lower Sec

13. Non-fiction Literacy with NGX
• Age-appropriate, Lexile graded
• Authentic Reading Experience
• Proven Comprehension Strategies
• Chunking of Text
• Liberal Use of Sub-headings
• In-article WordWise (Glossary)
• Build Visual Literacy
– Info Graphics
– Photos and Captions
• Research proves, “non-fiction
reading promotes student success”.

14. Interactive Learning with Virtual
Lessons HD
• Incorporate Visual and Audio
Elements
– Sentences are highlighted for better
comprehension, and read-along build
better pronunciation and fluency.
– Engage students of the 21st Century
• Home Connections for Self-Directed
Learning
– Allows students to control pace of
learning
– Save curriculum time
*Available to all subscribing students with a
marginal setup cost.

15. Interactive Learning with
Magazine Maker II
• Amazing tool for teachers to
engage students in creative
writing projects.
• NatGeo stock photos available
for royalty free use
• Upload own pictures
• Spell check (Available in both US
and UK versions)
• Publish with ease via PDF format.
• Available FOC to all subscribers.

16. Empowering Teaching Tools
with Digital Assessments
• VLHD Quiz
– 3-5 MCQ questions
– Immediate testing of knowledge
retention after reading through article
once
• Digital Assessments on
NGEXPLORER.NET
– Complete exam format assessment
sheet that can be digitally completed
– reduces workload for teachers as most
questions are automatically graded.
* Available to all subscribing students with a marginal
setup cost.

17. Empowering Teaching Tools
with iPad App & IWB Flipcharts
• A powerful tool for teachers to
engage students with the same
content as the magazine, but
formatted for the interactive tablet
with animations, interactive
activities and amazing videos built
into the article.
• Also comes with interactive IWB
exercises which can engage the
whole class in interactive learning.
• Available to teachers only (FOC with
school subscriptions)

18. NGX Teaching Resources
 Detailed Teacher's Guides
(Complete and ready lesson
plans, available at your fingertips
2 weeks prior to the magazines)
 Downloadable worksheets for
Science and English along with
the respective answer-keys
 Large Classroom posters
 Available to teachers only (FOC
with school subscriptions)

19. Student Engagement with
NGX Quizzes
• Connections with National Geographic
Explorer through authentic stories
• Win attractive prizes every publication
month.
• Compete with schools across the
island.
• Prizes to be given out during morning
assemblies.
• Available to all subscribing schools.

20. A Holistic Programme
– Confident People – empower students with vast amount of
knowledge through real-life discoveries and research.
– Self-Directed Learners – allow students to take ownership in
learning at their own pace comfortably
– Concerned Citizens – Develop environmentally aware
students and global citizens. Values in action show students
how they can contribute.
– Creative and Critcial thinkers- Stimulates curiosity in spurs
students’ interest in creative writing and thinking skills.

21. Contact Us
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Singapore 367996
T: +65 6513 8878
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