Course Title: Give and respond to a range of straightforward information and instructions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: LANG5813
Course Title: Give and respond to a range of straightforward information and instructions
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3311 - Certificate III in EAL (Access)
Course Contact : Baia Tsakouridou / 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 Fortunis 51.2.002 angela.fortunis@rmit.edu.au
Karen Gao 51.2.002 karen.gao@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 by adult learners with language backgrounds other than English. The focus of this unit is on listening and speaking skills in English to understand and convey detailed spoken information and to follow and give a set of verbal instructions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21466 Give and respond to a range of straightforward information and instructions |
Element: |
1 Interpret an informational oral text |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the context, topic and purpose of an informational oral text |
Element: |
3 Follow a set of verbal instructions for a straightforward process or procedure |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify the context and purpose of the verbal instructions |
Element: |
2 Give a short talk on a straightforward topic |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Prepare to present talk ,using appropriate structure and style |
Element: |
4 Give a set of verbal instructions for a straightforward process or procedure |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Prepare to give verbal instructions for a familiar process or procedure. |
Learning Outcomes
This unit applies to participants using speaking and listening skills in English to perform effectively in informal and formal situations. The situations in which these skills are applied are varied, and can be related to social and community life, everyday commerce and recreation, study, workplace and vocational contexts. The contexts of the instructions and information will generally be familiar, but may involve communication with people outside of their own immediate circle, face to face and on the phone.
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+ and Listening 2+
and
- the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). http://www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework . They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Oral Communications at Level 3.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning Activities
This unit is part of Certificate III in EAL (Access) which is an integrated program. This means that you will study this unit with 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 covers in part the Speaking and Listening macro skills addressed in the whole certificate.
Give and respond to straighforward and instructional texts :-
- You listen to short formal and informal talks
- You will interpret short talks
- You will look at Australian films
- You will give short talks
- Listen to news items
- listen to recorded information
Teaching Schedule
This program is of 17 weeks duration. The week one is induction week.
Program Dates: 9 February - 5 June, 2015
Public Holiday
Labour Day 9 March,2015
Good Friday 18 April, 2015
Mid Semester Break
2 April - 10 April, 2015
This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program. The assessment tasks will also cover other units within the course
Teaching Schedule
Cert III in EAL (Access) Semester 1 2015
| Week | VU21466 Give and respond to a range of straight forward information and instructions |
| 1 | Orientation and Needs diagnosis |
| 2 | Looking at background to film and how to express opinions and listen for information |
| 3 | Film presentation "The Sapphires" |
| 4 |
Using appropriate tenses to talk about future plans and possibilities. Appropriate question forms for obtaining information Assessment Task 2: Film analysis and discussion |
| 5 | Assessment Task: Following Verbal instructions relating to Pathways presentation |
| 6 | Film presentation "Lucky Miles" |
| 7 | Follow up the themes and ideas in the oral text. Discussing the ideas using appropriate language |
| 8 | Mid semester interviewsVisit |
| 9 | Looking at appropriate language to give information and opinions |
| 10 | Looking at appropriate language to give information and opinions |
| 11 |
Listening to issues from Australia and looking at the linguistic strategies used to give facts and express opinions Assessment Task 9 Current Issues Lucky Miles |
| 12 | Looking at idiomatic language and colloquial expressions. |
| 13 |
Assessment Task 8: Verbal Instructions/Library Developing vocabulary to listen to an oral information text |
| 14 | Looking at adverbs and adjectives to modify language used. |
| 15 | Looking at an oral text giving information and identify strategies used. |
| 16 | Investigate other information texts independently. Assess different sources of information |
| 17 | Continue with assessing texts
Results released Completion Ceremony |
Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs and availabiltiy of speakers and resources.
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
• 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)
Library Orientation 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
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 will be assessed by:
- listening tasks,
- role play,
- presentation,
- peer review,
- reflective journal writing.
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 coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment policy summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures see http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
Assessment Tasks
ASSESSMENT
Assessment will take place throughout the course. Your work is assessed on a competent (CA)/not yet competent (NYC) basis – it is not graded. You will be given written feedback 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 skills. You will be given assistance 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.
Assessment Task 2: Film analysis and discussion - The Sapphires Due week 4
Watch an Australian film and answer questions about the information, language and issues in the film.
Assessment Task 8: Verbal Instructions/Library Visit Due week 13
- Listening to verbal instructions, clarify information using appropriate questions, collect and evaluate information to support learning goals
Assessment Task 9 Current Issues Lucky Miles Due week 11
- Watch an Australian film and answer some questions about the information and language used.
Cover Sheets
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work submitted in hardcopy. The signed cover sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications
All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.
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. 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
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required leaning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain competency.
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. 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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