Course Title: Post-beginner reading skills for information texts and instructions

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C2166

Course Title: Post-beginner reading skills for information texts and instructions

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 60.0

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEDU5473

Brunswick Campus

TAFE

360T Education

Face-to-Face

Term1 2012,
Term2 2012

Course Contact: Jennifer Chamberlain

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9476

Course Contact Email: jennifer.chamberlain@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

This course/module covers the reading skills required to deal with written texts which commonly occur in day-day community and work situations. It includes the skills to read information and commonly occurring instructions.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CSWEIII Post-beginner reading skills for information texts and instructions

Elements:

Demonstrate understanding of a short written infromation text

Demonstrate understanding of written instructions


Learning Outcomes

The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
Performance criteria of 2 learning outcomes
The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors 1-1+
 


Overview of Assessment

This course is part of a full-time integrated program. Learner performance is assessed against specific criteria that describe a standard of performance. the criteria allows the learner to participate actively in the assessment process. The learner is given as many opportunities as practicable to achieve each outcome.
Feedback:
Learner is clearly informed that assessment is taking place and feedback on performance is given for each assessment.
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