Course Title: Give straightforward oral presentations for further study
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: LANG5817
Course Title: Give straightforward oral presentations for further study
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3310 - Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)
Course Contact: Baia Tsakouridis and Bloss Robertson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254488
Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au, bloss.robertson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Angela Borrelli 94.3.16 email: angela.borrelli@rmit.edu.au
Jennifer Chamberlain 94.3.23 email: jennifer.chamberlain@rmit.edu.au
Jane Saunders 94.3.16 email: jane.saunders@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes speaking and listening performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required for further study by adult learners with language backgrounds other than English. In this unit you will focus on listening and speaking skills in English to participate in further study contexts whcih involve the presentation and discussion of ideas and information in straight forward formal presentations and group discussions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21499 Give straightforward oral presentations for further study |
Element: |
1 Prepare for a formal group interaction in a study context |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine the purpose of the group interaction |
Element: |
2 Participate in a formal group interaction in a study context |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Present own contribution according to plan |
Element: |
3 Prepare an oral presentation based on a researched topic |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Clarify the topic, purpose, audience and other requirements of the presentation |
Element: |
4 Give an oral presentation based on research |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Organise prepared materials |
Element: |
5 Review performance in formal group interactions and oral presentations |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Seek feedback from the audience and or teacher on the effectiveness of the presentation or contribution |
Learning Outcomes
The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening. They contribute directly to the achievement of Speaking 2+ / 3 and Listening 2+ / 3 and
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Oral Communication at Level 3.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) which is an integrated program. This means that you will study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of Face to Face teaching and Directed Study. Your program will have a minimum of 8 hours Directed Study per week. You are not required to attend to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed in this unit. This is a very important part of your program and we ask that you do 4-5 hours on your non attendance day and at least 1 hour each evening to cover all the units in the program. An outline of your Directed Study is published each week in the Weekly Program Delivery Plan.
This unit in part covers the speaking and listening macro skills addressed in the certificate.
Examples of how you will practice and study the units:
LISTENING
You will:
• listen to a range of audio and film and documentary texts
• take part in conversations
• listen and take notes from guest speaker presentations
SPEAKING
You will:
• work in pairs and in small groups
• give a formal oral presentation
• take part in formal and informal discussions
this unit covers in part the reading and writing macro skills addressed in the whole certificate.
Teaching Schedule
Program dates
14th July - 18th July,2014 Induction Week
14th July - 14th November, 2014
Public Holiday
Melbourne Cup Day 4th November, 2014
Mid Semester break
29th September - 3rd October, 2014
This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program.This unit is clustered with VU21503 Listen and take notes for research (LANG5809) and VU21471 Investigate features of the Australian legal system ((HUSO5212).
| Week | VPAU523 Give oral presentations for further study | VU21499 | VU21503 | VU21471 |
| Week 1. |
Orientation/Admin Welcome lunch Diagnostic Test Discuss Australian Law Terminology |
E1,2 | E 1,2 | E, 1 |
| Week 2. |
Students participate in formal group interactions, listen to Australian Law Court system audio visual text and discuss their listening notes. Students write a group summary |
E 1, 2 | E 2 | E 1 |
| Week 3 | Students read texts & listen to audio visual material about the difference between civil law and criminal. Then participate in informal group interactions &discuss listening notes & write a group summary |
E 1,2 | E 2 | E 1,2 |
| Week 4 | Take part in conversations on benefits of Sport. Prepare group work on benfits of sport. |
E1,2,3 | E 1,2 | E 1,2 |
| Week 5 | Listen & take notes on reports of criminal law crimes and civil law crimes on media and discuss |
E 1,2,3 | E 1,2 | E 1,2,3,4 |
| Week 6 |
Assessment Task 2 -Australian law Guest Speaker (Wk 6) Law Guest speaker: Listen and take notes, answer questions and prepare a short oral presentation. |
E 3,4,5 | E 1,2 | E 1,2, 3,4 |
| Week 7 |
Assessment Task -3 Oral Presentation Sport (Wk 7) Students prepare & give a short group oral presentation on benefits of sport & review performance. |
E 1,2,3,4,5 | E 1,2 | E 1,2,3,4 |
| Week 8. | Listen to audio texts on roles of police in Australian legal system, take notes, discuss and clarify roles. |
E 1,2,3,4 | E 1,2 | E 1,2 |
| Week 9. |
Discuss methods of punishment in Aust legal system. Interact in groups to discuss and compare punishments |
E 1,2 | E 1,2 | E 1,2 |
| Week 10 | In pairs prepare an inormal discussion on a reported crime and discuss the punishment.collection of folio |
E 2 | E 1,2 | E 1, 4 |
| Week 11 | Mid-Semester interviews | |||
| Week 12 |
Assessment Task 7- Police Talk (Wk 12) Police Guest speaker. Listen, take notes and summarize features of Aust Legal system. Clarify and discuss issues raised in a group interaction Review (written and oral) issues raised in Police talk. Share written responses in groups. |
E 2 | E 1, 2 | E 1,2,3,4 |
| Week 13 |
Assessment Task 8 - Magistrates Court (Wk 13) Magistrates’ Court Excursion:students listen to court cases, take notes and summarize one case. |
E 2 | E 1,2 | E 1,2,3,4, |
| Week 14 | Working in Groups: discusss stategiies for succussful group work | E 2,3,,4 | E 1,2 | E 3,4 |
| Week 15 |
Assessment Task 10- Oral Presentation Grammar ( wk15) Grammar Oral Presentation. In pairs students research, prepare and participate in a formal group interaction in a study context. Class listens, takes notes and participates in group interactions. |
E 1,2,3,4,5 | E 1,2 | E 3,4 |
| Week 16 | Grammar Talk performance review |
E 1,2,3,4,5 |
E 1,2 | E 3,4 |
| Week 17 | ReviewGroup sumamries of main fact of Aust Legal System | E 5 | E 3,4 |
Mid Semester Break: 29th September - 3rd October 2014
Public holidays: Tue 4 November (Melbourne Cup Day)
Teaching schedule
This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program.This unit is clustered with Listen and Take Notes for Research (VU21503and Investigate features of Australian Law VU21471.The assessment tasks will also cover other units within the course
**The teaching schedule maybe subject to change. Students will be advised via Blackboard and in class should changes occur.
Teaching Schedule: This course will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the program delivery plans which are updated each week
Your program is made up of:
• Orientation
• Learning activities
• Mid semester review
• Guest speakers
• Excursions
• Exit review
All students will be inducted. The induction includes:
• Program Guide & Student Diary
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Explore RMIT ( an orientation to the university and its services)
• Orientation to RMIT Libraries (library tour & on line catalogue introduction)
• RMIT Online Systems Information Session
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this course, but it is recommended that you bring:
• English-English dictionary (we ask that you do not use a translation dictionary)
• Thesaurus
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Carlton Library very cheaply)
• USB (Memory stick)
Overview of Assessment
This course is delivered as part of a full time intergrated program.You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by at least two class oral presentations.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
The Student Charter www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/supporting-learning-and-teaching/student-charter/ summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT University student as well as the responsibilities of the university.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1
Assessment Tasks
Summative assessments:
Assessment Task 2 -Australian law Guest Speaker (Wk 6)
This is a task which focuses on listening skills, note taking and oral presentation skill.. It involves listening to the guest speaker, taking notes, and planning and preparing a short oral presentation about an Australian Law area.. It involves listening, note taking, summarising, vocabulary and grammar development oral presentation skill.. Students will take notes whilst listening to the guest speaker and participate in small group discussion and expressing opinions with evidence and examples. Students will also evaluate their participation in the discussion and identify areas for improvement.
Assessment Task -3 Oral Presentation Sport (Wk 7) Research Report: Group oral presentations Due: Weeks 16 & 17
This task utilises the research from the report and involves planning and presenting a formal group oral presentation using PowerPoint of 15-20 minutes. The task also provides opportunities for peer assessment and self evaluation.
Assessment Task 7- Police Talk (Wk 12) Police Talk participate in a group discussion. This is a task which focuses on report writing. It involves preparing for writing a report by listening to the guest speakers, taking notes, and planning and writing up a report. It involves listening, note taking, summarising, vocabulary and grammar development and paragraph writing. Students will take notes whilst listening, and participate in small group discussion and expressing opinions with evidence and examples. Students will also evaluate their participation in the discussion and identify areas for improvement.
Assessment Task 8 - Magistrates Court (Wk 13)
This task involves researching skills, listening skills, discussion and report writing. Students will start the task by reading and doing online research of the court system in Australia and exploring the virtual tour. They then listen and take notes in a court room through an excursion to Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. The task will culminate in report writing about the research, excursion and case study. The task involves computer skills assisting online research, reading, analysing, note taking, vocabulary development, grammar development and referencing
Assessment Task 10- OralPresentation Grammar ( wk15)
Give instructions on a grammar point using references followed by a planned class activity to consolidate understanding. Due: Throughout the semester- Continuous
This task allows students to work in pairs and with the teacher’s guidance will research grammar/language references to understand the use of a grammar point. Sts must understand the point well enough to give a short oral presentation to the class. Sts must then give out an interactive class activity to the class so ensure they have understood the instructions. A short written reflective paragraph after the activity must be handed into to be considered as part of the assessment.
Formative assessments: ongoing observations, summaries and review of student work
Please note:
Assessments tasks will include other courses (Units of competency) from the program.
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the deadline. If an extension is required you must ask your teacher for one before the due date.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
Each assessment cover sheet clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. The sum of assessment tasks will cover all units and their elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program. To sucessfully complete this unit you will need to demonstrate that you are competent in each element of the unit/subject on at least two occasions.
You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or student co-ordinator. An assessment matrix will be available on myRMIT
Other Information
Attendance
Your course involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student program policy www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
You will be asked to attend mid-semester and end of semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Co-ordinator. The interviews are an important part of giving you feedback and supporting you through your program by monitoring your academic progress
Special consideration policy (Late submissions)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Extension www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment. Special Consideration www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy
www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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