Module Outline
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Science and Technology B (Lote)
Science and Technology B (Lote)
Module
National Code
State Code
65505
65505
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
039999 - Engineering And Related Technologies, N.e.c.
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To enable students to communicate appropriately and
effectively in English and the LOTE (Language Other
Than English), both orally and in writing, in the
area of Science and Technology.
To familiarise students with areas of application of
science and technology.
To introduce students to the terminology of
technological and scientific advance.
To identify and discuss the influence of science and
technology on human life.
effectively in English and the LOTE (Language Other
Than English), both orally and in writing, in the
area of Science and Technology.
To familiarise students with areas of application of
science and technology.
To introduce students to the terminology of
technological and scientific advance.
To identify and discuss the influence of science and
technology on human life.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
1 Listen to a taped weather forecast and jot down relevant details. 10%
2 A role-play taken from the listed tasks (e.g. nursery
salesman/customer, SECWA counter
clerk/customer). 10%
3 Summarise relevant information taken from a text related to the listed
tasks. 10%
4 Convey a warning as referred to in the listed tasks, based on written
material in the other language. 10%
5 Explain a weather chart. 5%
6 Extract salient information from the description of an Australian
plant and explain in the LOTE. 10%
7 Give warnings in the LOTE referring to a chemical substance sold in
Australia and used in everyday life. 10%
8 Write an essay (minimum 300 words) in the LOTE comparing conventional
and alternative sources of energy (including nuclear).
20%
9 Listen to a report on a natural disaster and answer a number of
questions. 15%
I Criteria for Assessment
Successful communication is the focus of all
assessment. In assessing the communicative skills of the student, the
following criteria (subject to language-specific needs) may assist in
determining the level of student performance:
- Clarity of expression
- Command of topic-specific vocabulary
- Appropriateness of language
- Fluency
- Structural accuracy
- Knowledge of subject matter
- Accuracy of information.
1 Listen to a taped weather forecast and jot down relevant details. 10%
2 A role-play taken from the listed tasks (e.g. nursery
salesman/customer, SECWA counter
clerk/customer). 10%
3 Summarise relevant information taken from a text related to the listed
tasks. 10%
4 Convey a warning as referred to in the listed tasks, based on written
material in the other language. 10%
5 Explain a weather chart. 5%
6 Extract salient information from the description of an Australian
plant and explain in the LOTE. 10%
7 Give warnings in the LOTE referring to a chemical substance sold in
Australia and used in everyday life. 10%
8 Write an essay (minimum 300 words) in the LOTE comparing conventional
and alternative sources of energy (including nuclear).
20%
9 Listen to a report on a natural disaster and answer a number of
questions. 15%
I Criteria for Assessment
Successful communication is the focus of all
assessment. In assessing the communicative skills of the student, the
following criteria (subject to language-specific needs) may assist in
determining the level of student performance:
- Clarity of expression
- Command of topic-specific vocabulary
- Appropriateness of language
- Fluency
- Structural accuracy
- Knowledge of subject matter
- Accuracy of information.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9619 | Social Science Applied Language Studies | Accredited course |