Supported Learning English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs V. Sanford.
Supported Learning English is a course for supported learners needing an alternative English programme. Most students who enter into this course combine this with the SPEC programme and will be given the opportunity to complete a Supported Learning Literacy Unit Standard (5 credits). There is a focus on developing basic English skills, improving reading, handwriting, spelling etc. There is also a focus on developing key competencies such as self management, participating and contributing, using text/language, relating to others and thinking. This course is taught in the Learning Centre. This course is not suitable for students aiming to complete a full NCEA Level1 programme. Entry to this course is at the discretion of Mrs Sanford.
Students who take this course will study a programme that includes novel and film study, poetry, advertising, language features, formal/creative writing etc.
Supported Learning students are defined as:
Students who (generally) sit at Level 1 or 2 of the NZ Curriculum and have a history of academic/social interventions in the past. It is only suitable for students with specific social vulnerabilities and a general lack of awareness that prevents them interacting with their peer groups in the usual way. The learning centre is a safe and calm environment for these students where they can base themselves for social support as well as their learning needs.
Most of these students will endeavour to complete the South Pacific Educational Certificate (SPEC) programme which is a course designed to give high needs students an academic pathway into tertiary study (ARA etc). The SPEC programme is an NZQA recognised qualification and is an alternative pathway for students NOT capable of NCEA.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Fill in a form
NZQA Info
Complete an incident report
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of note taking
NZQA Info
Demonstrate skills to search and select information
NZQA Info
Write formal personal correspondence
NZQA Info
Write to communicate ideas for a purpose and audience
NZQA Info
Read texts with understanding
NZQA Info
Actively participate in spoken interactions
NZQA Info
Use functional literacy skills in a range of day-to-day contexts
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of consequences of breaking laws
NZQA Info
Identify strategies to respond to online bullying