Course Title: Give straightforward oral presentations for study purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: LANG5866
Course Title: Give straightforward oral presentations for study purposes
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3403 - Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)
Course Contact: Baia Tsakouridou, Melanie Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488
Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au; melanie.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Louise McRoberts louise.mcroberts@rmit.edu.au
Jane Saunders jane.saunders@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this unit of competency, you will be introduced to skills and knowledge required to participate in further study contexts that involve the presentation and discussion of ideas and information in straightforward formal presentations and formal group interactions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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VU22640 Give straightforward oral presentations for study purposes |
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1. Prepare for a formal group interaction in a study context |
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2. Participate in a formal group interaction in a study context |
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3. Prepare an oral presentation based on a researched topic |
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4. Give an oral presentation based on research |
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5. Review performance in formal group interactions and oral presentations |
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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 ISLPR Speaking 2+/3 and Listening 2+/3 and The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) indicators of competence in Oral Communication at Level 3.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of the Certificate III in EAL (Further Study) which is an integrated program. This means that this unit is studied with one other unit on the same day: GEDU6179 (VU22615) - Investigate issues in the Australian environment and it is part of Cluster 2. The Certificate III in EAL program consists of Face to Face teaching and Directed Study. This cluster will have a minimum of four hours directed study per week (two hours of Directed Study Required and two hours of Directed Study Recommended). The Directed Study Required must be done and the teacher will followed it up in the next class. The Directed Study Recommended is there for you to further develop your skills and we recommend that this too is completed. Attendance is not required during directed study time. An outline of the weekly delivery and directed study is published each week on canvas.
Teaching Schedule
Course Schedule: Semester 2: 2020 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Key Activities |
Elements |
Week 1 |
Introduction to course |
Teacher to introduce course, topics, assessment tasks and navigating the course via Canvas. Class introductions |
VU22640 1,2,3,4,5 VU22615 1,2,3 |
Week 2 |
Presentation Skills |
Use template to practice giving oral presentations. What makes a good presentation? Watch various videos, take notes. |
VU22640 3,4,5 VU22615 1 |
Week 3 |
Presentation Skills |
Students to be introduced to the Australian environment and the issues concerning Australia. Class to watch a short video on various issues concerning the Australian environment. Practice to learn the skills to present an environmental topic. Teacher to hand out topics for students to practice giving information. Example of an ideal oral presentation to be given by the teacher. In pairs students to create a short oral presentation to present to the group. |
VU22640 3,4,5 VU22615 1,2 |
Week 4 |
Australian Environmental Issues |
Research an Australian environmental issue, note take and paraphrase the information. Use online plagiarism sites to note authenticity. Watch ABC documentary "War on Waste" with the students to discuss, take notes and paraphrase. Students to work in pairs to deliver an oral presentation on the documentary. |
VU22640 3,4 VU22615 1,2,3 |
Week 5 |
Australian Environmental Issues |
Watch environmental videos with the students to discuss, take notes and paraphrase. Students to work in pairs to deliver an oral presentation on the documentary. |
VU22640 1,2,3,4,5 VU22615 1,2,3 |
Week 6 |
Australian Environmental Issues |
Watch environmental videos with the students to discuss, take notes and paraphrase. Students to work in pairs to deliver an oral presentation on the documentary. |
VU22640 1,2,3,4,5 VU22615 1,2,3 |
Week 7 |
Australian Environmental Issues |
Watch environmental videos with the students to discuss, take notes and paraphrase. Students to work in pairs to deliver an oral presentation on the documentary. |
VU22640 1,2,3,4,5 VU22615 1,2,3 |
Week 8 |
Group Collaborations |
Introduce Group Collaborations in preparation for Assessment Task 1.
Students to identify roles, define the roles and assign the roles. Groups to then discuss in class, the effectiveness of their collaboration. Complete a Myer-Briggs personality quiz. |
VU22640 1,2, VU22615 1,2, |
Week 9 |
Presentation and Group work |
Practice oral presentation within the group. Students to choose a topic on an Australian environment issue, to research and present in class. Each student to research and present different parts, using the stages of presenting, body language, sign posting, introducing members of the group and concluding with questions from the audience. |
VU22640 2,3,4,5 VU22615 1,2 |
Week 10 |
Presentation and Group work |
Group work practice. Students to watch videos, read articles on an Australian environmental issue to take notes, confer with one another and paraphrase. Compare notes to discuss. Think of possible solutions to the issues. Students to continue researching and note taking. Time in class will involve the Harvard reference style for websites and images. Note, speech, pronunciation, use of body language, visual aides, sign posting, eye contact and taking questions. Students to be given time to work together in their groups. All groups to meet with the teacher to discuss progress and/or issues. |
VU22640 2,3,4,5 VU22615 1,2 |
Week 11 |
Prepare for Assessment Task 1 |
Students to work on Assessment Task 1, ensuring they have collaborated with the teacher and each other on the topic and roles each member of the group will take. Using information online, in newspapers, on the RMIT database, students will take notes and paraphrase the information gathered. By this stage all groups will have worked out the order of presentations and material with appropriate references included in the report. The use and type of visual aides to be checked by the teacher. |
VU22640 1,2,3 VU22615 1,2 |
Week 12 |
Draft Group Oral Presentations |
Students to present. Feedback on practice oral presentations to be given. Students to adjust and improve presentations. |
VU22640 1,2,3,4,5 VU22615 1,2 |
Week 13 |
Submit Final Group Presentations for Assessment Task 1 |
All groups to begin group presentations. |
VU22640 1,3, VU22615 3 |
Week 14 |
Review and begin written report |
Presentations to continue if not completed. All other groups to be given feedback and reviews on performance. Upload the report onto Canvas. Evaluation and reflection to be completed by all students in their groups and of each other. Write the information from the group presentation to use in the written report. Review Harvard reference style for websites and images. Students to work on their written draft report. Submit draft report for feedback. |
VU22640 1,2,3,4,5 VU22615 1,2,3 |
Week 15 |
Continue writing report |
One-on-one feedback and review by teacher on the written part of Assessment Task 1. |
VU22640 1,2,3,4,5 VU22615 1,2,3 |
Week 16 |
Final written report is due for Assessment Task 1 |
Students to submit final written report for Assessment Task 1. |
VU22640 1,2,3,4,5 VU22615 1,2,3 |
Week 17 |
Assessment re submissions; finalise assessments |
Finalise assessments assessment and results; assessment re-sits; and end of semester exit interviews. |
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Course Dates:
Semester 1: Monday 6th July – Friday 6th November 2020
Mid-semester break: Monday 31st August – Friday 4th September (inclusive)
Public Holidays: 25th September (AFL Eve) and 3rd November (Melbourne Cup Day)
These dates may be subject to change. Students will be advised via CANVAS and in class should changes occur.
The course will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the weekly delivery plans which are updated each week.
Your program is made up of:
- Learning activities
- Guest speakers (possible)
- Exit review
All students will be inducted. The induction includes:
- Induction Booklet and presentation
- Explore RMIT website activity
- Orientation to RMIT Libraries (online)
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 with microphone (use your own or they can be purchased from the Carlton Library very cheaply)
- USB (Memory stick)
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) - Laptop (if you have one)
- MS Office 365 can be downloaded by students (link is provided in main EAL III CANVAS program shell)
The teacher will provide handouts and resources during class time. You can locate these resources on Canvas..
Overview of Assessment
This course is part of a full-time integrated 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 observation of performance in formal group interaction and oral presentation, portfolio of evidence, verbal questions or review of notes, aids and supports.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester, in both oral and written form, 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 coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
The Student Charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT university student as well as the responsibilities of the university. This can be found on the RMIT University website at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities/student-charter
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy
Assessment Tasks
Assessment will take place throughout the course. Your work is assessed on a Competent (C) / Not Yet Competent (NYC) basis – it is not graded. Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. There will be individual and group projects completed both in and out of class.
Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your research, note taking and writing skills. Assistance will be given in redrafting and editing written assessment tasks because developing your ability to identify and correct your own mistakes is an important part of the learning process. It is important that you read the specific elements each assessment task addresses on the cover sheet for each task. At the time of setting assessments you will be given clear guidelines about which course, elements and performance criteria you will need to meet in order to successfully complete the task. Submission dates & deadlines will also be clearly explained.
This program consists of 1 Assessment task:
Task 1: Group Research Project - Australian Environment (Week 13-16)
Part 1 - This task will involve preparing and producing a group oral presentation on a researched topic on an Australian Environmental issue.
Part 2 - This task requires a written report on the research gathered. Each student will need to prepare information that varies to others within the group. The report will be written and submitted individually.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix
Each assessment cover sheet clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to the required skills and knowledge. 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 successfully complete this unit you will need to demonstrate that you are competent in each element of the unit/subject.
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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