Speaking and Listening Skills

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU029632
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Grade Descriptors

  • Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to speak to an audience

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Speak clearly and confidently in a way which suits the situation

  • 1.2

    Vary tone and register appropriate to audience size and composition

  • 1.3

    Maintain eye contact to monitor response from audience

  • 1.4

    Use suitable audio-visual aids sensitively, giving time for audience to absorb audio-visual material before speaking again

2

Be able to listen with understanding

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Listen for and analyse main points of information from presentations on a range of topics

  • 2.2

    Respond affirmatively to the contributions of others in discussion

3

Be able to respond to questions

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Speak at some length in response to open or evaluate questions 

    For example, this could be in a job interview, appraisal, tutorial, or following an oral presentation

4

Be able to engage in discussion

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Participate actively in discussion

  • 4.2

    Challenge opposing views constructively

  • 4.3

    Support own opinions with evidence

5

Be able to identify strengths and weaknesses of oral presentation

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Assess the strengths and weaknesses of own oral presentation

  • 5.2

    Analyse strategies for improvement