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Support adult language and literacy learning

Support adult language and literacy learning

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCLLN002
State Code
AVB78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
070199 - Teacher Education, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify language and literacy skill needs, develop strategies and resources to address those needs, and then support learners during the development of their language and literacy competence. This unit applies to individuals such as paid or volunteer tutors, who work under the guidance of a program supervisor with language and literacy development expertise. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify learner language and literacy requirements
  • 1.1 Confirm scope of own role and responsibilities in supporting the learner
  • 1.2 Establish learner language and literacy level and needs using appropriate tools
  • 1.3 Identify factors that may inhibit the development of language and literacy skills in consultation with the learner and supervisor according to need
  • 1.4 Negotiate learning needs with learner and establish achievable learning outcomes, in consultation with supervisor
2. Plan strategies and resources
  • 2.1 Plan learning environment, activities and teaching strategies in advance, seeking advice from supervisor or other specialists as required
  • 2.2 Monitor learner understanding and use of language, and gather information to inform own planning
  • 2.3 Adapt or develop resources appropriate to learner needs and context according to program requirements
3. Encourage and model spoken language
  • 3.1 Demonstrate different styles, ranges and contexts of oral communication across appropriate aspects of communication
  • 3.2 Use spoken language to effectively interactwith learner
  • 3.3 Scaffold learning by talking about language
4. Support learners to read and interpret texts
  • 4.1 Determine strategies for supporting learner in interpreting texts, with supervisor where appropriate
  • 4.2 Implement planned strategies to enhance learner abilities and address individual needs
  • 4.3 Encourage learner to problem solve to make meaning from texts
  • 4.4 Use a range of planned strategies to focus learner on specific literacy skills
  • 4.5 Evaluate learning outcomes and discuss with supervisor
5. Enhance learner literacy skills through writing activities
  • 5.1 Use appropriate terminology with learner as planned
  • 5.2 Implement planned strategies to develop learner skills in the use of written language
  • 5.3 Use planned strategies to develop performancefeatures of learner writing
  • 5.4 Evaluate learning outcomes and discuss with supervisor according to need
6. Review strategies used to enhance learner skills
  • 6.1 Monitor learner progress against learning outcomes
  • 6.2 Seek support and feedback from supervisor
  • 6.3 Review and adjust strategies based monitoring and feedback in consultation with supervisor
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State Code National Code Title Type
WB988 CHCLLN401A Support adult language and literacy learning and development Unit of competency