kim paterson ( mclass). 14 men 3 women 5 myanmarese 2 chinese 2 tamil 1 eritrean 3 ethiopian ...

Kim Paterson ( MCLaSS)

14 men 3 women

5 Myanmarese 2 Chinese 2 Tamil 1 Eritrean 3 Ethiopian 1Afghani 3 Assyrian

31-52years

Pre-employment Seeking employment in the low to semi

skilled sector Adult ESOL learners 1-2 ILN Targeted ESOL Expected Outcomes

Framework Starting points to level 1 Learning

Progressions 1-1+ ISLPR scale

Competencies in the curriculum for the Workplace language course include:-

“Takes part in a spoken interactions for a specific work related purpose”

“Understands and gives a range of spoken instructions ..........”

“Understands what employees do in an employment situation”

Solves simple number problems....... “Understands and reads simple.......graphs”

Bunnings booked/requirements studied Roster established /positions chosen: cook,

cashier/data recorder, kitchen hand) Costings (Homework) Purchases made Mobile numbers exchanged Data collection organised Directions discussed and transport arranged Rehearsal

A float A chilly bin Food hygiene/food handling gloves A roster A shift Tomato sauce Mustard Napkins/serviettes Tongs Fish slice/egg flip Sausages onions

“Hi. What would you like?”...... “Which sauce [would you like]?” “Sorry ?” “Both?” “Do you want onions?” “There you go” “ Cheers”

Body language (Smile) Openers and closers “Have a good day” How to cook and serve sausages

Social inclusion Social cohesion Cultural awareness/exchange Work skills/Customer service Numeracy Authentic Task Outcomes Confidence building Language practice (speaking and listening) Enjoyment New environment

Exposure to natural unscripted speech New lexis Empowering Fulfilling Valued Autonomy Leadership Team building Problem solving Reflection on learning Uptake secure after 11 weeks

The weather Out of class time Too polite (Not given feedback) Cash shortfall Unmonitored

Count money at the end of each shift. (Anparan)

“Doing the sausage sizzle can help me learn a lot of [new] words, For example, donation, sauce, act, can make our courage big” (Yun Chun)

“I learn many things speaking, counting,learn new words. I liked it very much” (Qais)

“More confident speaking to people” (Asefaw) “I also learned how it is made.......the chef

must not touch the money....food safety” (Meseret)

$249

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