Class 9 English Key Book [SLO Based Notes] for KP Boards
The textbook of English for class 9 in KPK contains the following nits:
- Unit #1. Hazrat Muhammad SAW the Model of Tolerance
- Unit #2. Iqbal’s Message to youth
- Unit #3. Quaid – A Great Leader
- Unit #4. The Daffodils
- Unit #5. The Madina Charter
- Unit #6. Nasiruddin
- Unit #7. The Two Bargains
- Unit #8. Hope is the Thing with Feathers
- Unit #9. The Fantasatic Shoemaker
- Unit #10. Technology in everyday Life
- Unit #11. Safety First
- Unit #12. The Old Woman
- Unit 13. Letter to the Newspaper Editor
- Unit #14. Biodiversity in Pakistan
- Unit #15. Abou Ben Adhem
Class 9 English Key Book [SLO Based Notes] for KP Boards
The has been a major paradigm shift in the norms of teaching and learning in Pakistan during recent years. Now, by scaling it up to more educational fields, the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have unanimously decided the course to be completely SLO based from the academic year 2024-2025 for both 9th class and 10th class.
Therefore, it is essential for us to have a sound knowledge of what are SLOs, and what is SLO based study. Here we learn about it briefly.
What are SLOs?
Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) are specific, measurable goals that teachers or the concerned authorities set for what students should achieve over a certain period, such as a class, semester or school year.
These goals focus on key skills and knowledge areas that students need to develop. Teachers use SLOs to guide their instruction and ensure that their teaching is focused on helping students grow academically. For example, an SLO in an English class might be for students to learn how they can improve their report writing skills.
What is SLO-based study?
SLO-based study refers to the educational approach where teaching and learning are centered around achieving the SLOs. This means that all the lessons, activities, and assessments are designed to help students meet these specific learning goals.
SLO-based study encourages teachers to use data about students’ current knowledge and skills to tailor their teaching methods and materials. It is a focused way of studying that ensures every lesson has a clear purpose and direction aligned with the SLOs.
Why is SLO-based study important for students, and how can it improve their learning skills?
SLO based study is important for students, because SLOs give students a clear understanding of what they need to learn, which helps them stay focused and motivated.
Similarly, since SLOs are specific and measurable, students can concentrate on mastering particular skills and knowledge areas.
As for teachers, they can track students’ progress towards the SLOs, providing regular feedback and helping students understand how they are improving.
When teachers know well the level of understanding of their students, and the abilities of students are channelized strategically in a proper direction through SLO based study, we can see a significant improvement in their performance.
Why is it important for students to study SLO-based notes made from their course books/academic books?
You see, the new style of classroom teaching and learning is not random. It is rather more focused and to the point. Therefore, it is really important for students to have some SLO based notes that feed their need in the best way possible.
It is so because SLO-based notes ensure that students are studying the most relevant material, which is directly related to their learning goals.
By focusing on what’s essential, students can use their study time more effectively and avoid getting overwhelmed by less important details.
SLO notes help students prepare for tests, assessments, and exams because they focus on the core content that will likely be tested.