Course Title: Give straightforward oral presentations for further study

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

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

 

Jacqueline Crothers 51.2

jacqueline.crothers@rmit.edu.au 

Caroline McEnroe

caroline.mcenroe@rmit.edu.au

 

 
 

Nominal Hours: 80

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 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

1.2 Clarify roles of each participant

1.3 Identify discussion topics/issues and prepare/plan for individual contribution

1.4 Confirm contribution with group participants

1.5 Present own contribution according to plan

Element:

2 Participate in a formal group interaction in a study context

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Present own contribution according to plan

2.2 Use a range of expressions and strategies to participate and to present information and ideas to others

2.3 Respond to requests for clarification and give explanations as required

2.4 Ask and respond to questions about the discussed topic or topics

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

3.2 Locate, select and evaluate research information from a range of sources

3.3 Use the processes of planning, drafting and editing to produce a plan of a structured presentation

3.4 Identify and access aids and supports appropriate to the planned presentation and confirm availability 

3.5 Rehearse planned presentation to meet requirements and make appropriate adjustments

Element:

4 Give an oral presentation based on research

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Organise prepared materials

4.2 Use effective openings and closings in the presentation

4.3 Present information according to the presentation plan using strategies and language to engage the audience

4.4. Use prepared aids and supports effectively

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

5.2 Conduct a review of performance according to relevant criteria

5.3 Discuss performance and any ideas from feedback on improving future contributions or presentations with a support person

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 two 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. An outline of your Directed Study is available on Canvas. 

The class content is available on Canvas.

 

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, film and documentary texts
• take part in conversations
• listen and take notes from listening tasks and guest speaker presentations

SPEAKING
You will:
• work in pairs and in small groups give informal mini presentations
• give a formal oral presentation
• take part in formal and informal discussions 
 


Teaching Schedule

 

Course dates:

5th February - 8th June 2018

Mid-Semester Break:

Thursday 29th March - Friday 6th April 2018 

Public Holidays:

Monday 12th March

Wednesday 25th April

 

This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program.This unit is clustered with VU21503 (LANG5809) Listen and Take Notes for Research and VU21500 (GEDU6044) Participate in a Range of Straightforward Interactions for Further Study. This is Cluster 1 - Give Oral Presentations and Note Taking.

 

Week

VU21499

Give straightforward oral presentations for further study

 VU21499 VU21500 VU21503
 1 Orientation/Admin

Diagnostic Exercise   

Language of instruction    Imperatives  

Pronunciation  Diagnostics

 

 1

2

 

1

2

4

5

1

2
 2

Language of instruction - sequencing, modals

Students participate in informal group interactions   for instructions

Listening - Note taking methods for reporting information  

Pronunciation Difficult sounds identified from week 1

Vocabulary from listening text

 1

2

5

1

2

4

5

 

1

2
 3

Continue note taking practice

Listen to audio visual material & take notes, examine vocabulary in context 

Language of instruction - Modals

Language of discourse (opinion, suggestion, belief, agreement & disagreement)

How to evaluate oral performances, factors for success and challenges

Participate in informal group interactions & discuss listening notes 

Pronunciation key contextual vocabulary

Explain Requirements for Assessment Task 5: Giving and Responding to Instructions

 1

2

5

1

2

3

5     

 

 

1

2
 4

Instructions, practise for assessment

Listen, take notes & discuss notes in groups

Pronunciation stress and intonation

Vocabulary for assessment task

Techniques for evaluating oral performances

Assessment Task 5: Giving and Responding to Instructions

 1

2

 

 

2

3

 

 

1

2
 5

Listen and take notes and discuss listening topic

Review group interactions & group work skills

Review personal performance of assessment presentation

Pronunciation timing and intonation

Cotinue with

Assessment Task 5: Giving and Responding to Instructions

 1

2

3

5

1

2

3

4

5

 

 

1

2
 6

Presentation skills

Listen to audio texts and take notes. Discuss & evaluate notes in informal groups

Review & evaluate group work skills 

Pronunciation end of word sounds

Vocabulary from audio text

 

1

2

 

1

2

4

5

 

 

 

1

2
 7

Pre teach vocabulary for aural text

Listen & take notes in groups

Group research skills

Mini presentation, practice for Assessment 6

Pronunciation - review from presentation

Grammar review sequencing

 3

4

5

1

4

5

 

           

 

1

2
 8

Mid-Semester interview & Portfolio of evidence  

 

5

 

 

1

2

 

 

 
 9

Select groups and topics for aural presentation

Start research on  toics

Listen and take notes on a model presentation

 

Techniques for presentations

Review requirements for Assessment Task 6: Oral Presentations and Group Interactions

 

 1

3

1

2

3

4

5

 

1

2
 10

Analysing Group work 

Practise presentation skills

Pronunciation Pacing of presentation and key vocabulary

 Continue with researching topics for presentation

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

4

 

1

2
 11

 

Assessment Task 6: Oral Presentations and Group Interactions            

Listening and take notes on performances

 

Evaluating presentations - peer and self evaluations

 1

2

3

4

5

 

4

5

 

 

1

2
 12

Continue with Assessment 6: Oral presentations and Group Interactions

Listening and taking note on performances

Evaluation of presentation - peer and self evaluation

Research information on topic of guest speaker for Assessment 8

2

5

1

2

4

5

 

 

1

2

 
 13

Assessment Task 8: Guest Speaker Listening and Note Taking

Working in groups to evaluate notes

Vocabulary from presentation

Grammar , word groups on topic in presentation

Give out Assessment Task 10: Group Oral presentation and explain requirements

1

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

 


 
 14

Select groups and topics for Assessment 10

Research information on assigned topics

Working in groups. Strategies for group work.

Referencing and citing references

Relevant vocabulary and pronunciation for presentation

 1

2

3

 

1

2

5

 

1

2

 
 15

Plan for presentation for Assessment 10

Practise Presentation

Continue research on topics

Pronunciation and vocabulary for presentation

Grammar, sentence structure and syntax

Working in Groups - defining roles

 1

2

3

 

1

2

5

1

2
 16

Assessment Task 10: Group Oral Presentations

Analysis of presentations & feedback on own and group performance

Evaluate Pronunciation skills, grammar and vocabulary from presentations    

Exit Interviews  

4

5

1

2

5

 

 

 

1

2
 17

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

Opportunity for additional evidence if required

Exit interviews - future plans

 

5

1

2

5

 

2

  

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


The course will be delivered weekly and content is available on Canvas

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:

  • Induction Booklet and presentation
  • Explore RMIT activity
  • Orientation to RMIT Libraries


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:

• Dictionary/thesaurus
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper in folder
• Headphones
• Laptop computer

 


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 5 Giving and Responding to  Instructions (Weeks 4-5)

This is a task which focuses on  giving & following instructions. It involves, listening and  following instructions, and giving instructions in an academic context. You will work in small groups to plan and develop instructions for an assigned task using appropriate grammar and vocabulary. You will then be assessed on both giving and responding to instructions through  teacher observation.

Assessment Task 6: Oral Presentations and Group Interactions (Week 11)

This assessment task focuses on listening to a text and taking notes,  analysing group work,  researching and planning a presentation. This will be presented in class. You should evaluate your presentation and it will also be evaluated by your peers. The topics covered in the presentations will  be discussed in groups.

Assessment Task 8:  Guest Speaker, Listening and Note Taking  (Week 13)

This is a task which focuses on listening and note taking skills. It involves listening to a guest speaker, note taking, summarising, vocabulary and grammar development. Students will share notes from their presentation and participate in small group discussion and express opinions with evidence and examples.

 Assessment Task 10: Group Oral Presentation (Week 16)

This assessment will involve giving a presentation on a designated topic in groups groups. Students will be required  to research and prepare a  presentation for small audience.  They will also evaluate the presentation and identify areas for improvement.

 

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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