Supported Learning English

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.