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 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 29 credits.

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