introduction to higher and advanced higher courses in cantonese and mandarin 7th may 2009 radisson...
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Introduction to Higher and Advanced Higher Courses in Cantonese and Mandarin
Introduction to Higher and Advanced Higher Courses in Cantonese and Mandarin
7th May 2009Radisson Hotel, Glasgow
Janet BrownChief Executive SQA
Jim McDonald
Qualifications Manager
NQ Languages
Aims of the EventAims of the Event To familiarise delegates with structure and
delivery of Courses
To explore approaches to assessment of Courses
To build on experience/knowledge of delivery of Courses at Access 3, Intermediate 1 & 2
Outline of the EventOutline of the Event
Background
Presentation
Workshop
Melany Lu Lin
Principal AssessorIntermediate 1 & 2
Head of Chinese,Eton CollegeWindsor
Developments Since May 08Developments Since May 08
Students undertaking and completing National Courses at Access 3, Intermediate 1 & 2
Practitioners engaging with delivery of the Courses and sharing experience
Practitioner experience will inform and enrich today’s workshop tasks
Overview of the National CourseOverview of the National Course
A Course Award ( A/B/C/D) is made on the
basis of successful completion of both:
Unit Assessments (internal assessment conducted and marked by teacher/lecturer)
AND Course Assessment (the final external exam)
Introduction to Higher Introduction to Higher
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Four skills are assessed in both Unit (internal) and Course (external) assessment:
Higher Courses on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
National Course SCQF
Advanced Higher 7
Higher 6
Intermediate 2 5
Intermediate 1 4
Access 3 3
Introduction to HigherIntroduction to Higher
Two Units are assessed at this level:
Mandatory Language Unit (80 hours) AND Optional Unit:
- Extended Reading and Viewing*
- Language in Work*
*Candidates choose one of these Units (40 hours)
Units: Internal AssessmentUnits: Internal Assessment
Language Unit:
Reading : One text of 500-600 characters. Approx. 40 minutes
Listening: One dialogue of approx. 3 minutes, assessed in approx. 30 mins.
Questions for both assesments in English
Units: Internal Assessment (cont.)Units: Internal Assessment (cont.)
Optional Unit: Extended Reading and Viewing
Writing: One essay of approx. 120-200 characters, on one aspect of the text(s) studied
Optional Unit : Language in Work
Writing: Two letters of 120–200 characters and one message of 60-100 characters
Internal Unit Assessment: National Assessment Bank (NAB)Internal Unit Assessment: National Assessment Bank (NAB)
NAB assessment items will be available for the Language Unit and the Optional Units
The NABs indicate the standard of assessments required at this level
NABs can be downloaded by SQA coordinators at www.sqa.org.uk/sqasecure
Speaking AssessmentSpeaking Assessment Speaking assessed by the centre
Assessment guidance included in NABs
This Speaking Assessment also meets the speaking requirement of the external examination (dual purpose)
The assessment consists of a presentation, and then a follow-up discussion
Assessment results are subject to Verification by SQA
External ExaminationPaper I : Reading and Directed Writing
External ExaminationPaper I : Reading and Directed Writing
Reading: 1 text of 650-800 characters Questions in English Word list provided Dictionary : yes
Directed Writing Task based on a scenario given in English
OVERALL TIME FOR PAPER : 2hrs. 10 mins.
External Examination Paper II : Listening and Short Essay
External Examination Paper II : Listening and Short Essay
Listening: One dialogue of approx. 4.5 minutes Dialogue heard twice Questions in English Dictionary : yes
Short Essay: Personal Response essay in Chinese, 150-200
Characters Related to Listening topic Dictionary : yes
OVERALL TIME FOR PAPER : 1hr. 20 mins.
ApprovalApproval
All candidates for NQ Courses (including Access 3) must be entered by a SQA Approved Centre
Centres wishing to seek Approval should contact SQA Customer Contact Centre at [email protected]
Centres which have sought and obtained Approval for Access 3/Intermediate 1/2 will have automatic Approval to deliver Higher and Advanced Higher
Workshop ActivitiesWorkshop Activities
Activity 1 – Familiarisation with Units
Activity 2 – Specimen Question Paper and
construction of external examination
Papers
Any Questions?
