This unit maps to the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum in the following areas: SLlr/L2.1; SLlr/L2.2; SLlr/L2.3; SLlr/L2.4.
Aim
In this unit, learners will learn how to listen and respond to extended and detailed spoken language in a range of contexts.
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Unit Learning Outcomes
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1 — Be able to understand and respond to extended spoken information.
Assessment Criteria
1.1: Extended spoken information should be of up to 5 minutes.
1.2: Instructions will normally be up to 4 or 5 steps, depending on the complexity of the content.
1.3: Topics should be of interest or relevance to learners but not all will be familiar.
2 — Be able to listen to and respond in extended exchanges.
Assessment Criteria
2.1
Respond to extended questions on different topics.
2.2
Keep track of complex and detailed questions.
2.3
Respond coherently to complex and detailed questions.
2.4
Respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
LO2: Questions might be in two parts (e.g. what would you do and why?), should be open and closed, and contain multiple clauses or phrases (E.g. a conditional clause: ‘If I asked you to do x, how would you…?’. Contexts might include formal interviews or less formal debates with peers.
2.4: Responses to criticism might include accepting points made, querying comments or disagreeing with reasons. Constructive critical responses might include comments on relevance, opinions with supporting evidence to aid development.