Modern Languages for Work Purposes

Advanced Higher (SCQF Level 7)

John MorrowQualifications Development Specialist

Modern Languages for Work Purposes

Advanced Higher (SCQF Level 7)

John MorrowQualifications Development Specialist

Modern Languages for Work Purposes : Advanced HigherModern Languages for Work Purposes : Advanced Higher

Available from 2011-12 40 hour free standing Unit Available across the range of ten languages Suitable for various candidate groups Assessment Support Pack (ASP) available No NAB assessments

Who is the Unit aimed at?Who is the Unit aimed at?

Free standing Unit, but also suitable for:

candidates undertaking Languages Baccalaureate candidates undertaking Baccalaureate Interdisciplinary

Project on its own candidates undertaking an AH Modern Languages

Course in the same or a different language candidates undertaking other vocational Units, e.g. in the

areas of Hospitality or Travel and Tourism, as part of a cross-curricular package

Focus of the UnitFocus of the Unit

Candidates will undertake an investigation in a broad vocational context which could relate to an area of career interest/study/future plans. This languages-based investigation will encourage candidates to develop their skills and abilities as independent learners.

Aims of the UnitAims of the Unit

Candidates will:

work with “non-directive supervision” take responsibility for their own progress take ownership of their project enhance their skills and aptitude for employability develop their communicative skills in the target language

not only in the assessable skills of Writing and Speaking but in also Reading and Listening

Unit OutcomesUnit Outcomes

Outcome 1

Produce an extended piece of writing in the specific language based on an investigation carried out within a vocational context.

Outcome 2

Make a presentation on the investigation, with a follow-up discussion, in the specific language.

Evidence Requirements for Outcome 1Evidence Requirements for Outcome 1

Piece of written evidence:– 400-500 words or 500-650 Chinese characters

Should relate to one or more of the broad contexts: – employability– enterprise– citizenship– sustainable development– economic development

Not written under controlled conditions

Evidence Requirements for Outcome 2Evidence Requirements for Outcome 2

Presentation approximately four minutes long

Respond to questions lasting one minute approximately:– focusing on candidate’s evaluation of the

project and reflections on development/progress of the project

Recorded on assessor checklist

Assessment Support Pack (ASP)Assessment Support Pack (ASP)

Generic ASP Details how to generate evidence Exemplification of assessment:

– three Case Studies with commentaries Case Studies also contain suggestions for

integrated assessments Also exemplify Internal Verification and Quality

Assurance processes

Any Questions?