Course Title: Listen and take notes for research

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: LANG5809

Course Title: Listen and take notes for research

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 angela.borrelli@rmit.edu.au

Caroline McEnroe caroline.mcenroe@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 45

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit of competency describes basic academic listening and writing performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by adult learners with language background other than English. In this unit you will focus on developing listening, and notetaking skills from straightforward texts relevant to study needs.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21503 Listen and take notes for research

Element:

1 Assess information from aural / audio texts for research purposes

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Confirm purpose and prepare for listening to a text
1.2 Clarify the topic and audience of the text
1.3 Assess the usefulness of the text for the study purpose
1.4 Identify main ideas and relevant details in the text
1.5 Identify speaker’s strategies in presenting the material                               



 

Element:

2 Write notes from a spoken or audio text for a study task

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Use a range of commonly recognised methods to record information relevant to purpose
2.2 Review notes with a support person for accuracy and clarity
2.3 Adjust notes according to review



 

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 Reading 2+ / 3 and Writing 2+ / 3

and

the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) http://www.deewr.gov.au/SKILLS/PROGRAMS/LITANDNUM/ACSF/Pages/default.aspx
They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of Reading and Writing competence 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.

The Weekly Program Delivery Plan is a detailed outline of what activities you will be undertaking in each session on a weekly basis. You can access this via Blackboard (Mystudies) on the first day of each teaching week.

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, documentary texts and guest speakers
• take part in conversations
• listen and take notes from guest speaker presentations
 

WRITING
In a variety of writing activities, you will improve your sentence structure and learn how to use different writing styles. This will include formal letters, course applications, essays, and short reports. You will:
• do a research project
• take notes from a range of complex oral texts
• develop a writing folio which includes listening notes form oral resources

• learn to locate and record references used
The revision of important grammatical structures will be incorporated into each activity.


Teaching Schedule

Program dates

13th July, 2015 – 20th November, 2015

Semester break

21st September – 2nd October, 2015

Public Holiday

Melbourne Cup Day 3rd November, 2015




 

This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program.This unit is clustered with VU21499 (LANG5817) Give straightforward oral presentations for further study  and VU21471 (HUSO5212) Investigate features of the Australian legal system.
 

Week VU21503 Listen and take notes for research

VU21503

Elements

VU21499

Elements

VU21471

Elements
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Orientation/Admin   

Discuss Australian Law Terminology

Diagnostic Test

Introduce Australian Legal system

Discuss Australian Law Terminology
 

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Students participate in formal group interactions,

 listen to Australian Law Court system audio visual text and discuss their listening notes.

Listening and taking notes
 

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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
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4 Listen and take notes on reports of criminal law, crimes and civil law crimes on media and discuss

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5 Listen & take notes on reports of criminal law crimes and civil law crimes on media and discuss

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6 Listen and take notes, answer questions and prepare short oral presentation as practice           

 

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Assessment Task 2 Australian Law Guest speaker

Listen and take notes, answer questions and prepare a short oral presentation on an Australian criminal law, civil and court system

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8 Listen to audio texts on roles of police in Australian legal system, take notes, discuss and clarify roles.
 

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9 Discuss methods of punishment in Aust legal system. Interact in groups to discuss and compare punishments. Begin research on Magistrates court via virtual court cases with online questionnaire
 

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10 Mid Semester Interviews
 

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Take part in conversations on benefits of sport

Australian Law Quiz

Power point skills

listening task

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AssessmentTask8 Australian Law -The Magistrates Court

 

Excursion -students listen to court cases, take notes and summarize one case

 

Group work skills

Listening exercise (Sport)


             

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Working in groups. Strategies for group work.

Listening exercise -Sport
 

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Assessment  task 3

Oral Presentation-Sport

Students prepare and give a short group oral presentation on benefits of sport and review performance.

 

Listen to audio text on role of police

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In pairs students research, prepare and participate  in a formal group interaction in a study context regarding individual rights and role of police.

Listening task and take notes

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Assessment Task 7

The Rights and Responsibilities of police

Guest speaker-Vic Police Rep:  Listen, take notes and summarize Rights and Responsibilities of police and punishments in the legal system.

 

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Analysis of presentations & feedback

Exit process: Identify & evaluate course content,, study skills developed & English language development achieved.

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**The teaching schedule maybe subject to change. Students will be advised via Blackboard and in class should changes occur.
 


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

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:

  • Evidence of completion of note taking tasks 
  • Ability to critique aural/audio texts 
  • 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

 

Assessment tasks:

Summative assessments:

Assessment Task 2 -Australian law Guest Speaker & Oral Presentation Response

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 and oral presentation skills. Students will take notes whilst listening to the guest speaker and participate in small group discussions 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"
This task utilises the research from a report completed within another cluster of  the program 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- The Rights and Responsibilities of Police 

Police Guest speaker Talk -this task involves listening &note taking from a guest speaker presentation. It involves vocabulary and grammar development.  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 -  Australian Law - The Magistrates Court
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 involves computer skills assisting online research, reading, analysing, note taking, vocabulary development, grammar development and referencing

Assessment Task 10- Oral Presentation 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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