Listen and Respond

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/505/4137
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
20 hours

Assessment Guidance

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.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to understand and respond to extended spoken information.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify and record relevant information from extended explanations and presentations on different topics.

    1.1: Extended spoken information should be of up to 5 minutes.

  • 1.2

    Listen to, demonstrate understanding of and follow multi-step instructions in different situations.

    1.2: Instructions will normally be up to 4 or 5 steps, depending on the complexity of the content.

  • 1.3

    Listen to, demonstrate understanding of and follow narratives on different topics.

    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.
  • 2.5

    Make constructive critical responses.

    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.