Cork Education and Training Board. Programme Module for. English for Speakers of Other Languages. leading to. Level 4 FETAC

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1 Crk Educatin and Training Bard Crk Educatin and Training Bard Prgramme Mdule fr English fr Speakers f Other Languages leading t Level 4 FETAC English as a Secnd Language 4N80 English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03

2 Crk Educatin and Training Bard Intrductin This prgramme mdule may be delivered as a standalne mdule leading t certificatin in a FETAC minr award. It may als be delivered as part f an verall validated prgramme leading t a Level 4 FETAC Certificate. The teacher/tutr shuld familiarise themselves with the infrmatin cntained in Crk Educatin and Training Bard s prgramme descriptr fr the relevant validated prgramme prir t delivering this prgramme mdule. The prgramme mdule is structured as fllws:. Title f Prgramme Mdule. FETAC Cmpnent Title and Cde 3. Duratin in hurs 4. Credit Value f FETAC Cmpnent 5. Status 6. Special Requirements 7. Aim f the Prgramme Mdule 8. Objectives f the Prgramme Mdule 9. Learning Outcmes 0. Indicative Cntent. Assessment a. Assessment Technique(s) b. Mapping f Learning Outcmes t Assessment Technique(s) c. Guidelines fr Assessment Activities. Grading 3. Learner Marking Sheet(s), including Assessment Criteria Integrated Delivery and Assessment The teacher/tutr is encuraged t integrate the delivery f cntent where an verlap between cntent f this prgramme mdule and ne r mre ther prgramme mdules is identified. This prgramme mdule will facilitate the learner t develp language, literacy and numeracy skills relevant t the themes and cntent f the mdule. Likewise the teacher/tutr is encuraged t integrate assessment where there is an pprtunity t facilitate a learner t prduce ne piece f assessment evidence which demnstrates the learning utcmes frm mre than ne prgramme mdule. The integratin f the delivery and assessment f level 4 Cmmunicatins and level 4 Mathematics mdules with that f ther level 4 mdules is specifically encuraged. Structured cmmunicatin and teamwrk is encuraged between the teacher/tutr delivering this prgramme mdule and the language, literacy, numeracy and learning supprt teacher/tutr, as apprpriate, t facilitate the learner in cmpleting the prgramme mdule and achieving certificatin in the award. Indicative Cntent The indicative cntent in Sectin 0 des nt cver all teaching pssibilities. The teacher/tutr is English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03

3 Crk Educatin and Training Bard encuraged t be creative in devising and implementing ther appraches, as apprpriate. The use f examples is there t prvide suggestins. The teacher/tutr is free t use ther examples, as apprpriate. The indicative cntent ensures all learning utcmes are addressed but it may nt fllw the same sequence as that in which the learning utcmes are listed in Sectin 9. It is the teacher s/tutr s respnsibility t ensure that all learning utcmes are included in the delivery f this prgramme mdule. English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 3

4 Crk Educatin and Training Bard. Title f Prgramme Mdule English fr Speakers f Other Languages. Cmpnent Name and Cde English as a Secnd Language - 4N80 3. Duratin in Hurs 00 Hurs (typical learner effrt, t include bth directed and self directed learning) 4. Credit Value 0 5. Status This prgramme mdule may be cmpulsry r ptinal within the cntext f the validated prgramme. Please refer t the relevant prgramme descriptr, Sectin 9 Prgramme Structure 6. Special Requirements Nne 7. Aim f the Prgramme Mdule This prgramme mdule aims t equip the learner with the relevant knwledge, skills and cmpetence t cmmunicate effectively thrugh the English language in a variety f persnal, scial and wrk related situatins. The learner will be facilitated t carry ut this cmmunicatin t with a cnsiderable degree f independence. 8. Objectives f the Prgramme Mdule T create an awareness and an understanding f the main features f the culture f Ireland and the English language as used in Ireland. T enable the learner t give and receive a varied range infrmatin and maintain cnversatins with thers in a variety f persnal, scial and wrk related situatins. T facilitate the learner t read, interpret and cmprehend a variety f materials using a range f media. T prvide the learner with the necessary skills t write a variety f shrt and apprpriate pieces f text, t suit a range f persnal, scial and wrk related situatins. T assist the learner t develp the language, literacy and numeracy skills related t English as a Secnd Language thrugh the medium f the mdule themes and cntent. T enable the learner t take respnsibility fr his/her wn learning. English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 4

5 Crk Educatin and Training Bard 9. Learning Outcmes f Level 4 English as a Secnd Language 4N80 Learners will be able t:. Display awareness f sme f the key features f the sciety and culture f the target cuntry, t include greetings and ther curtesies, fd and drink, and the infrastructure f daily life. Use rutine vcabulary, t include scial and/r wrk-related terms and tpics 3. Use the cnventins f grammar and syntax t cnstruct simple sentences and cnversatins 4. Exchange infrmatin in a range f persnal, scial and/r wrk related cntexts, t include names, addresses, numbers, aspects f their backgrund, immediate envirnment, and in matters f immediate need 5. Sustain cnversatins with thers, t include greeting, taking leave and repairing a breakdwn in cmmunicatin by signalling nn-understanding r asking fr repetitin, and making enquiries 6. Read everyday infrmatin and instructins, t include signs, ntices, advertisements, articles, brchures, a telephne directry, a menu, perating instructins fr a ticket vending machine, a public telephne, fax machines, websites, , mbile cmmunicatins 7. Write shrt, relatively simple pieces f text that are relevant t persnal, scial and/r wrk-related needs. English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 5

6 Crk Educatin and Training Bard 0. Indicative Cntent This sectin prvides suggestins fr prgramme cntent but is nt intended t be prescriptive. The prgramme mdule can be delivered thrugh classrm based learning activities, grup discussins, ne-t-ne tutrials, field trips, case studies, rle play and ther suitable activities, as apprpriate. In this prgramme mdule the teacher/tutr will ensure that the learner pays particular attentin t the cnventins f grammar and syntax t cnstruct simple sentences and cnversatins when cmmunicating in the English language. During delivery f this prgramme mdule the tutr shuld explre with learners the different styles f speaking and writing (frmal, infrmal and slang) and when they are mst apprpriately used. Learners shuld be facilitated t use varius reading strategies depending n which is mst suitable fr their task eg scanning, skimming and reading fr detail. In as far as pssible thrughut this prgramme mdule the leaner shuld be expsed t the different dialects/accents they may encunter in Ireland. Sectin : Sciety and Culture In this sectin, whenever pssible, the learner shuld be given the pprtunity t cmpare Irish sciety and culture with that in their hme cuntry. This will bth aid understanding and reinfrce learning. The learner shuld be enabled t explre the key features f Irish sciety and culture as indicated belw: Greetings and curtesies Initiate and respnd t a wide variety f greetings and curtesies (frmal, infrmal and slang) t include cllquialisms, cmmn t the area and cuntry. List situatins where an aplgy is required and identify and use methds f making an aplgy apprpriate t the given situatins. Explre small talk, discuss when small talk is acceptable, what subjects are apprpriate fr small talk, hw t initiate small talk and hw t understand when smene desn t want t engage in small talk. Cmpare all f the abve with nrms in learners hme cuntry, identify similarities and differences. English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 6

7 Crk Educatin and Training Bard Repairing a breakdwn in cmmunicatin Explre the different ways t seek clarificatin in a variety f situatins (frmal, infrmal and slang). Asking fr clarificatin indicating wrds nt understd in the exchange f infrmatin. Explre hw t detail why smething wasn t understd e.g. t much backgrund nise, bad phne line r unknwn wrd r phrase. Vcabulary related t fd and drink Explre the fdstuffs mst cmmnly used in Ireland eg types f meat, cuts f meat, vegetables, dairy prducts and drinks. Cntrast these with the mst cmmn fdstuffs frm the learners hme cuntry. D we use different fdstuffs, wrds, measurements etc. Can fdstuffs cmmnly used in the learners hme cuntry be fund in Ireland? Cmpare a recipe frm the learners hme cuntry with ne frm Ireland, include ingredients and cking instructins. Explre with learners the particular fds/drink assciated with hlidays in Ireland e.g. Easter, Christmas, Pancake Tuesday etc. What are the similarities/differences with the learners hme cuntry. Explre sme cmmn fd allergies, fd intlerances and dietary chices e.g. nut allergy, dairy intlerance and vegetarianism. Knwledge f infrastructure f daily life Gegraphy f Ireland, prvinces, cunties, majr twns/cities, majr rivers, majr muntain ranges. Hw Ireland is gverned (lcal and natinal structures). Educatin and health systems (accessing educatin and health services bth lcally and natinally). Irish media, main lcal and natinal tv, radi and newspapers, learners culd chse a tpical subject t fllw thrughut the curse by listening t the tv/radi r reading newspaper and reprt back t the class. Famus Irish figures, histrical figures, plitical figures, shwbiz figures, music figures etc. English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 7

8 Crk Educatin and Training Bard Irish sprts, explre the main sprts that Irish peple fllw e.g. GAA, rugby, sccer etc. Sectin : Everyday Cmmunicatin The learner shuld be enabled t gain cmpetence in cmmunicating in persnal and scial situatins, t include: Shpping (rle plays r field trips) Ask and pay fr items. Enquire if they are in stck, when they will be back in stck, can they be prerdered etc. Ask abut size, quantity, quantity expressins (cuntable & uncuntable nuns), clur and price. Say smething is unsuitable [t big/small/expensive (cmparative & superlative)]. Make a cmplaint abut smething purchased bth rally and in writing. Give reasns fr cmplaint, explre remedies, negtiate and accept/decline slutin. Explre infrmatin available, make an enquiry/bking and amend the enquiry/bking Research a range f prducts/services using fr example a website, brchure, cllege prspectus, jb site, special ffer leaflets, accmmdatin adverts, cmmunity grups leaflets etc Cntact varius prduct/service prviders t request further infrmatin using fr example a letter, , phne call. Cntact prduct/service prviders t make a purchase/bking. Reschedule appintments/bkings r amend purchases bth written r rally. Facilitate the learner t rder frm a menu (rle plays r field trips). Language f requests (can/culd) Ask abut ingredients e.g. t cver specific dietary requirements, is this dish suitable fr vegetarians? Des this dish cntain nuts? Ask abut prtin size, ask fr smaller prtins f dishes. Ask fr dishes frm the menu t be amended t suits yur tastes, needs, culd I have the rast dinner withut the carrts, is it pssible t get n nins but extra chips etc. English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 8

9 Crk Educatin and Training Bard Return unsuitable dishes explaining why they are being returned, ver cked, t cld, nt as rdered etc. Facilitate the learner t exchange persnal and scial infrmatin bth written and rally. Infrmatin abut themselves and their families, t include their backgrunds and future plans (allws develpment f past, present and future and familiarises the learner with using a variety f tenses in ne piece) Length f time in Ireland (been/fr/since/present perfect) Likes and dislikes (ed/ing adjectives, like + gerunds), facilitate the learner t express pinins and give reasns fr these pinins. Describe their hme and lcal area Listen and extract infrmatin frm shrt infrmal audi pieces Radi extracts, cnversatins, rle plays, tv prgrammes. Read and extract infrmatin frm a range f signs ntices and maps. Infrmatin ntices - ntices f redirectin, public health ntices, public infrmatin ntices, street map f twns, rad maps. Fllw instructins n a range f autmated machines Ticket vending machine, supermarket self service, ATMs and infrmatin pints. Explre mbile phne cmmunicatin. Example: Abbreviatins used in text talk (hr/gr8 etc.) Read and extract infrmatin frm a telephne directry Find address, phne number, service list, catchment area and pening hurs fr a range f cmpanies/services. Sectin 3: Frmal and wrk related cmmunicatin The learner shuld be enabled t gain cmpetence in cmmunicating in frmal and wrk related situatins t include: Understand and use cmmn wrkplace vcabulary fr example the main English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 9

10 Crk Educatin and Training Bard rles/departments in a rganisatin Fill in a variety f frms that are bth familiar and unfamiliar t the learner. Jb applicatin, mtr taxatin frm, census frm, driving licence applicatin, passprt frm, medical card frm. Carry ut a variety f rle plays in frmal situatins. Making an enquiry in a gvernment ffice, basic jb interview, pening an accunt in a bank Read a selectin f frmal dcuments using varius reading strategies t extract infrmatin. Letters frm statutry bdies, bank crrespndence, legal crrespndence, tenancy letters. Write a selectin f frmal letters, bth in reply t crrespndence received and crrespndence initiated by the learner. Letter t a statutry bdy (e.g. health bard, Department f Scial Prtectin), jb related task, cmplaint, CV, cver letter fr jb applicatin. English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 0

11 Crk Educatin and Training Bard. Assessment a. Assessment Techniques Cllectin f Wrk 50% Skills demnstratin 50% b. Mapping f Learning Outcmes t Assessment Techniques In rder t ensure that the learner is facilitated t demnstrate the achievement f all learning utcmes frm the cmpnent specificatin; each learning utcme is mapped t an assessment technique(s). This mapping shuld nt restrict an assessr frm taking an integrated apprach t assessment. Learning Outcme Display awareness f sme f the key features f the sciety and culture f the target cuntry, t include greetings and ther curtesies, fd and drink, and the infrastructure f daily life Use rutine vcabulary, t include scial and/r wrk-related terms and tpics Use the cnventins f grammar and syntax t cnstruct simple sentences and cnversatins Exchange infrmatin in a range f persnal, scial and/r wrk related cntexts, t include names, addresses, numbers, aspects f their backgrund, immediate envirnment, and in matters f immediate need Sustain cnversatins with thers, t include greeting, taking leave and repairing a breakdwn in cmmunicatin by signalling nn-understanding r asking fr repetitin, and making enquiries Read everyday infrmatin and instructins, t include signs, ntices, advertisements, articles, brchures, a telephne directry, a menu, perating instructins fr a ticket vending machine, a public telephne, fax machines, websites, , mbile cmmunicatins Write shrt, relatively simple pieces f text that are relevant t persnal, scial and/r wrk-related needs. Assessment Technique Cllectin f Wrk Skills demnstratin Skills demnstratin Cllectin f Wrk and Skills demnstratin Cllectin f Wrk Skills demnstratin Skills demnstratin Cllectin f Wrk Cllectin f Wrk English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03

12 Crk Educatin and Training Bard c. Guidelines fr Assessment Activities The assessr is required t devise assessment briefs and marking schemes fr the cllectin f wrk and skills demnstratin. In devising the assessment briefs, care shuld be taken t ensure that the learner is given the pprtunity t shw evidence f achievement f ALL the learning utcmes. Assessment briefs may be designed t allw the learner t make use f a wide range f media in presenting assessment evidence, as apprpriate. Quality assured prcedures must be in place t ensure the reliability f learner evidence. Cllectin f Wrk 50% The cllectin f wrk may be prduced thrughut the duratin f this prgramme mdule The teacher/tutr will ensure that the learner pays particular attentin t the cnventins f grammar and syntax t cnstruct simple sentences and cnversatins when cmmunicating in the English language The learner will cmpile a cllectin f wrk t include evidence that demnstrates the fllwing: Knwledge f Irish Sciety and Culture Candidates shuld write a shrt piece abut ne aspect f Irish sciety and culture that interests them and cntrast it with their hme cuntry. This piece shuld be at least 3 paragraphs lng. This piece must be ne f the 0 written pieces the candidate is required t prduce fr their cllectin f wrk. Reading Candidates will be required t extract essential, factual infrmatin frm a variety f authentic and semi-authentic texts. A minimum f 0 pieces f reading including: A newspaper article A webpage A brchure Frmal dcument eg gvernment department publicatin/letter Instructins A transprt timetable Plus at least 4 ther pieces selected by the learner and tutr. English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03

13 Crk Educatin and Training Bard A minimum f 0 pieces f writing including: An Filling in a frm census frm, passprt applicatin r renewal etc Use rutine vcabulary, t include scial and/r wrk-related terms and tpics Frmal letter eg a letter f cmplaint, a cver letter fr a jb applicatin Infrmal piece abut themselves f at least 3 paragraphs Piece abut ne aspect f Irish sciety and culture f at least 3 paragraphs Plus at least 5 ther pieces selected by the learner and tutr. All instructins and questins t candidates must be in English Evidence f reading: candidates must answer questins in English Evidence f writing: candidates must write in English, text may be handwritten r wrd prcessed Dictinaries may be used. Skills demnstratin 50% Aural & Oral Demnstratins The skills may be assessed during the curse f the mdule r in test cnditins at a specified time. The teacher/tutr will ensure that the learner pays particular attentin t the cnventins f grammar and syntax t cnstruct simple sentences and cnversatins when cmmunicating in the English language Aural Demnstratin The internal assessr will devise 3 aural pieces that tests candidates listening and interpretatin skills in persnal, scial and wrk related situatins. Use rutine vcabulary, t include scial and/r wrk-related terms and tpics. Tw f the pieces shuld be 3 minutes in duratin and ne piece n mre than 5 minutes in duratin. The frmat f the aural demnstratin will be as fllws: Candidates are required t answer questins n each piece. These questins shuld cver the English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 3

14 Crk Educatin and Training Bard candidates capability t listen fr meaning and identify attitudes and pinins f speakers. Oral Demnstratin Candidates will be required t take part in 3 ral demnstratins cvering areas they have explred during the prgramme.. Persnal interview talk abut and respnd t questins n themselves, family and interests. Infrmal dialgue e.g. shpping returning unsuitable items, rdering frm a menu requesting further infrmatin n ingredients, prtin sizes etc. 3. Frmal dialgue e.g. pening a bank accunt, jb interview etc. The interview and the dialgues shuld be 5-6 minutes in ttal. All instructins t candidates must be in English language. The dialgue, all verbal questins and respnses must be in English. The candidate may be given 0 minutes t prepare fr each dialgue. Dictinaries may nt be used. Evidence fr this assessment technique may take the frm f audi, visual r digital evidence, dcuments/list f questins/rle play scenaris, r any cmbinatin f these. Any audi, vide r digital evidence must be prvided in a suitable frmat. All instructins fr the learner must be clearly utlined in an assessment brief. Grading Distinctin: 80% - 00% Merit: 65% - 79% Pass: 50% - 64% Unsuccessful: 0% - 49% At levels 4, 5 and 6 majr and minr awards will be graded. The grade achieved fr the majr award will be determined by the grades achieved in the minr awards. English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 4

15 Crk Educatin and Training Bard English as a Secnd Language 4N80 Learner Marking Sheet Cllectin f wrk 50% Learner s Name: Learner s PPSN: Assessment Criteria Reading Piece Relevant infrmatin extracted Infrmatin understd Piece Relevant infrmatin extracted Infrmatin understd Piece 3 Relevant infrmatin extracted Infrmatin understd Piece 4 Relevant infrmatin extracted Infrmatin understd Piece 5 Relevant infrmatin extracted Infrmatin understd Piece 6 Relevant infrmatin extracted Infrmatin understd Piece 7 Relevant infrmatin extracted Infrmatin understd Piece 8 Relevant infrmatin extracted Infrmatin understd Piece 9 Relevant infrmatin extracted Infrmatin understd Piece 0 Relevant infrmatin extracted Infrmatin understd Maximum Mark Learner Mark Subttal 5 English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 5

16 Crk Educatin and Training Bard Writing Piece Cmpetent use f grammatical structures Apprpriate vcabulary used Texts cnvey meaning Texts cntain essential infrmatin Apprpriate layut used Piece Cmpetent use f grammatical structures Apprpriate vcabulary used Texts cnvey meaning Texts cntain essential infrmatin Apprpriate layut used Piece 3 Cmpetent use f grammatical structures Apprpriate vcabulary used Texts cnvey meaning Texts cntain essential infrmatin Apprpriate layut used Piece 4 Cmpetent use f grammatical structures Apprpriate vcabulary used Texts cnvey meaning Texts cntain essential infrmatin Apprpriate layut used Piece 5 Cmpetent use f grammatical structures Apprpriate vcabulary used Texts cnvey meaning Texts cntain essential infrmatin Apprpriate layut used Piece 6 Cmpetent use f grammatical structures Apprpriate vcabulary used Texts cnvey meaning Texts cntain essential infrmatin Apprpriate layut used Piece 7 Cmpetent use f grammatical structures Apprpriate vcabulary used Texts cnvey meaning Texts cntain essential infrmatin Apprpriate layut used Piece 8 Cmpetent use f grammatical structures Apprpriate vcabulary used Texts cnvey meaning Texts cntain essential infrmatin Apprpriate layut used English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 6

17 Crk Educatin and Training Bard Piece 9 Cmpetent use f grammatical structures Apprpriate vcabulary used Texts cnvey meaning Texts cntain essential infrmatin Apprpriate layut used Piece 0 Cmpetent use f grammatical structures Apprpriate vcabulary used Texts cnvey meaning Texts cntain essential infrmatin Apprpriate layut used Subttal 5 Ttal Mark 50 This is t state that the evidence presented in the attached prtfli is cmplete and is the wrk f the named learner. Assessr s Signature: Date: External Authenticatr s Signature: Date: English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 7

18 Crk Educatin and Training Bard English as a Secnd Language 4N80 Learner Marking Sheet Skills Demnstratin Learner s Name: Learner s PPSN: Assessment Criteria Aural Demnstratin Piece 3 minutes duratin Questin N.:* Maximum Mark Learner Mark Piece - 3 minutes duratin Questin N.:* Piece 3 n mre than 5 minutes duratin Questin N.:* Subttal 5 English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 8

19 Crk Educatin and Training Bard Oral Demnstratin Persnal Interview Cmmunicatin questins understd and respnded t apprpriately Fluency speech rhythm apprpriate, dictin and prnunciatin clear Language grammatical structures used effectively, vcabulary used crrectly 4 3 Infrmal Dialgue Cmmunicatin dialgue cmpleted, messages understd and respnded t apprpriately Fluency speech rhythm apprpriate, dictin and prnunciatin clear Language grammatical structures used effectively, vcabulary used crrectly 3 3 Frmal Dialgue Cmmunicatin dialgue cmpleted, messages understd and respnded t apprpriately Fluency speech rhythm apprpriate, dictin and prnunciatin clear Language grammatical structures used effectively, vcabulary used crrectly 3 Subttal 5 Ttal Mark 50 English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 9

20 Crk Educatin and Training Bard This is t state that the evidence presented in the attached prtfli is cmplete and is the wrk f the named learner. Assessr s Signature: Date: External Authenticatr s Signature: Date: English as a Secnd Language 4N80 April 03 0