Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English - Further Studies (91421NSW)

CSWE IV A

Learning strategies for further studies

Module Purpose: this module covers strategies required to be an effective language learner in further study contexts. It includes the skills required to effectively study within formal educational environments using independent study skills

Summary of learning outcomes

A1 Participate in and contribute to the formal educational environment
A2 Develop and use independent learning strategies

Assessment strategy

The module will be assessed at the learning outcome level and at the end of the teaching/learning cycle. Appropriate evidence will be collected to ensure that all aspects of competency have been satisfied and that competency can be demonstrated repeatedly. Learning outcomes for this module will be assessed on an ongoing basis through the course.

CSWE IV B

Reading skills for further studies

Module Purpose: This module covers the skills required to locate, critically read and record a wide range of academic texts. It includes research skills, critical understanding of academic written and graphic texts and strategies to take notes appropriate to academic contexts. It also develops the skills to interpret examination questions.

Summary of learning outcomes

B1 Undertake library and Internet searches
B2 Demonstrate understanding of written texts
B3 Interpret diagrammatic texts
B4 Use note-taking strategies

Assessment strategy

The module will be assessed at the learning outcome level and at the end of the teaching/learning cycle. Appropriate evidence (verbal and/or written questioning) will be collected to ensure that all aspects of competency have been satisfied and that competency can be demonstrated repeatedly. Learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 may be assessed together using the same task

Written skills for presenting point of view in essays

Module Purpose: This module develops the skills to write an essay giving a point of view. The purpose of the essay may be either advance or justify a point of view or present more than one view on an issue. The essay must meet criteria in which the learners present their ideas which are supported by further studies sources.

Summary of learning outcomes

C1 research and plan an essay
C2 Write an essay

Assessment strategy

The module will be assessed at the learning outcome level and at the end of the teaching/learning cycle. Appropriate evidence will be collected to ensure that all aspects of competency have been satisfied and that competency can be demonstrated repeatedly. Learning outcomes for this module may be assessed together using the same task.

Listening and taking notes in lectures/presentations

Module Purpose: This module develops the skills required to understand lectures/presentations and to take notes.

Summary of learning outcomes

E1 Demonstrate understanding of a lecture/presentation
E2 Use note-taking strategies

Assessment strategy

The module will be assessed at the learning outcome level and at the end of the teaching/learning cycle. Appropriate evidence (verbal and/or written questioning from lectures or presentations) will be collected to ensure that all aspects of competency have been satisfied and that competency can be demonstrated repeatedly.

CSWE IV F

Spoken and written skills for presentations

Module Purpose: This module covers the skills required to deliver a presentation within an academic context. It includes preparing to deliver the presentation, preparing visual aids to support the presentation and the delivery of the presentation.

Summary of learning outcomes

F1 Prepare to deliver an oral presentation
F2 Create appropriate visual aids to support presentation
F3 Deliver a presentation

Assessment strategy

The module will be assessed at the learning outcome level and at the end of the teaching/learning cycle. Appropriate evidence (audio and/or video recordings to assess performance) will be collected to ensure that all aspects of competency have been satisfied and that competency can be demonstrated repeatedly.

CSWE IV G

Spoken skills for tutorials and group-work discussions

Module Purpose: This module develops oral skills required to engage in tutorial and group-work discussions and to participate in casual conversations at the appropriate time within these contexts. It includes being an active participant in tutorial discussions, negotiating roles, timeframes and tasks in group-work assignments and engaging in formal conversations with fellow students.

Summary of learning outcomes

G1 Participate in a tutorial discussion
G2 Negotiate in a group-work discussion
G3 participate in a casual conversation relevant to a further-study context

Assessment strategy

The module will be assessed at the learning outcome level and at the end of the teaching/learning cycle. Appropriate evidence (audio and/or video recordings to assess performance) will be collected to ensure that all aspects of competency have been satisfied and that competency can be demonstrated repeatedly.