SLEN

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.

Total Credits Available: 29
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 29
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 3483 v8
NZQA Info

Fill in a form


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 3490 v8
NZQA Info

Complete an incident report


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 7120 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of note taking


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 7121 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate skills to search and select information


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10792 v6
NZQA Info

Write formal personal correspondence


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26622 v5
NZQA Info

Write to communicate ideas for a purpose and audience


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26624 v6
NZQA Info

Read texts with understanding


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26625 v7
NZQA Info

Actively participate in spoken interactions


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29307 v3
NZQA Info

Use functional literacy skills in a range of day-to-day contexts


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30908 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of consequences of breaking laws


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30910 v2
NZQA Info

Identify strategies to respond to online bullying


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 29
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0