Original Learning Model: RITA
LOGO
Course Material: Raz-kids
The RITA learning model is exclusively developed by an Education Doctor from University of Nottingham and the Protostar Education teaching and research team, specifically designed for Protostar courses.
"RITA" is an acronym composed of the first letters of Raise questions, Interaction, Task extension, and Assessment, representing the core elements of this learning model.
The "RITA" learning method forms an efficient learning cycle of "pre-class ➤ in-class ➤ after-class ➤ stage ability assessment ➤ identify gaps ➤ advance to higher levels", which will run through the entire learning process of students at Protostar.
Step-by-Step Analysis of "RITA"
Raise Questions
Pre-Class Preview
The Program is divided into two categories: Fiction and Non-fiction. For Fiction, students need to understand from the preview materials who the story is about, where it takes place, and what happens. For Non-fiction, students need to learn three things or facts from the preview materials.
Interaction
Native Teacher Teaching
Our real native teachers from the UK, the USA, Canada, and Australia use an engaging and effective interactive teaching method called OPEC when interacting with young learners. Each reading book is taught over three lessons (A + B + C).
Task Extension
After-Class Follow-up
Each book comes with exclusive extension assignments in various forms such as videos, voice recordings, drawings, and handicrafts to extend and expand the application of textbook content, enhance interest, and includes dedicated class teachers for evaluation, correction, and answers
Assessment
Stage Evaluation
Each level of Star Selection courses is assigned two level assessments, based on the USA CCSS standards as an outline, corresponding to US elementary school English proficiency levels, as well as the corresponding vocabulary and Lexile reading values, to determine whether students can enter the next level of course study
Learning Curve, Cultivating 8 Major English Abilities
Protostar Education's curriculum system is 100% exclusively developed by senior North American professional teachers including education doctors from the USA/UK. Starting from phonics, focusing on cultivating children's 8 major English ability modules to build solid English reading and writing skills. Whether in China's public education system or the UK/US international education system, your child's English proficiency will be excellent.
Level Comparison Table
| US CCSS Standard | GK | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK/EU CEFR Standard | PRE-A1 | A1 | A1/A2 | A2/B1 | B1/B2 | B2 | |
| Structured Writing | Elementary Writing G1 | Intermediate Writing G2 | Upper-Intermediate Writing G3 | Academic Writing G4 | Professional Writing G5 | ||
| Guided Reading | Basic Reading RAZ aa-G | Elementary Reading RAZ H/I/J | Intermediate Reading RAZ K/L | Upper-Intermediate Reading RAZ M/N | Cross-Disciplinary Reading RAZ O-Z | ||
| Specialized Courses | Vocabulary Course RAZ C-F | Elite Science & Social Studies Research Course (ESSSP) | |||||
| Super Phonics | Beginner | Phonics | |||||
| Protostar Learning Goals | Hear to Write See to Read | Communication/Grammar Basics Precise Communication/Grammar Application Cross-Disciplinary | Thinking/Reading Strategies Practical | Application/Practical Writing Reading | Strategies/Precise Description Academic Expression/Deep Analysis | ||
| LEXILE Value | BR70L-160L | 160L-450L | 430L-530L | 510L-810L | 660L-940L | 820L-1120L | |
Guarding Every Step of the Learning Process
Each class is equipped with a professional Chinese teacher to help children fill knowledge gaps
Fixed Teacher
Evonne H.
21 years of teaching
Class Tutor
Alexa
5 years of teaching
Professional English Level 8
Fixed Classmates
Matched with the most
suitable learning partners
