Speaking and Listening Skills

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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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

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.