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Welcome to the launch event for the Teaching and Learning Materials for

Welcome to the launch event for the Teaching and Learning Materials for GA53 49 PDA in TESOL, SCQF 9 and GC3D 50 PDA in Applied Practitioner Studies, SCQF 10. Format of the day 10.30 Format of the day and background to development Carol Hunter, Qualifications Manager, SQA

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Welcome to the launch event for the Teaching and Learning Materials for

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  1. Welcome to the launch event for the Teaching and Learning Materials for GA53 49 PDA in TESOL, SCQF 9 and GC3D 50 PDA in Applied Practitioner Studies, SCQF 10

  2. Format of the day 10.30 Format of the day and background to development Carol Hunter, Qualifications Manager, SQA 10.40 Scottish Government Perspective Mandy Watts, ESOL Development Officer, Education Scotland 10.50 Short focus on qualifications Jennifer MacDougall, TESOL consultant for SQA 11.00 Workshop 1 12.30 Lunch 13.30 Workshop 2 15.15 Plenary 15.30 Depart

  3. Background to developments • March 2007 – publication of The Adult ESOL Strategy for Scotland • Summer 2007 – start of qualification development process • Funding for developments provided by Scottish Government, ESF and SQA • Results of work led to the development of three national qualifications for TESOL practitioners

  4. G91E 46 PDA Introduction to Tutoring ESOL, SCQF 6 • Two mandatory Units: • F43X 33 Language and Learning in ESOL, SCQF 6, 1 credit • F43W 33 Developing ESOL Tutoring Skills, SCQF 6, 1 credit • A first stage qualification aimed at current or future volunteers and tutor assistants • Appropriate for Voluntary sector, Community Learning and Development and others working with ESOL learners • Develops core subject knowledge and skills • Develops practical tutoring skills

  5. GA53 49 PDA in TESOL, SCQF level 9 • Four mandatory Units: • FE71 36 ESOL and the Learners, SCQF 9, 1 credit • FE70 36 English Language Frameworks (TESOL), SCQF 9, 1 credit • FE6Y 36 Language Skills (TESOL), SCQF 9, 1 credit • FE72 36 ESOL Planning and Delivery, SCQF 9, 1 credit • An initial ESOL teaching qualification aimed at practitioners • Develops subject specialist knowledge and skills • Develops skills in planning, delivery and assessment • Encourages reflection on and evaluation of own practice

  6. GC3D 50 PDA in Applied Practitioner Studies in TESOL, SCQF level 10 • Two mandatory Units: • 1.FK8X 37 English Language Analysis for TESOL, SCQF 10, 2 credits • FK8Y 36 ESOL Assessment and the Scottish Framework, SCQF 9, 1 credit • One optional Unit from: • FK8W 36 Teaching ESOL Literacies to Adults, SCQF 9, 1 credit • FM1G 36 ESOL Syllabus Design, SCQF 9, 1 credit • Builds on specialist knowledge and skills gained through initial TESOL qualifications • Develops specialist, in-depth knowledge and skills in practical areas to meet the demands and challenges of ESOL planning, delivery and assessment within the Scottish ESOL context

  7. Training Resources • and Support

  8. Resources Available to Approved SQA Centres for • G91E 46 PDA Introduction to Tutoring ESOL, SCQF level 6 • Arrangements Document and Unit Specifications • Tutor support materials (audiovisual materials and paper-based materials) • Downloadable information for centres • Downloadable marketing leaflet • Available on www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42436.html

  9. Resources Available to Approved SQA Centres for • G91E 46 PDA Introduction to Tutoring ESOL, SCQF level 6 contd. • Assessment exemplars • A Toolkit for Tutors: Design and Delivery • Tutor Notes for A Toolkit for Tutors: Design and Delivery • Available on www.sqasecure.org.uk • Online formative and summative assessments • Available on www.sqasolar.org.uk

  10. Resources Available to Approved SQA Centres for • GA53 49 PDA in TESOL, SCQF level 9 • and • GC3D 50 PDA in Applied Practitioner Studies in TESOL, SCQF level 10 • Online learning and teaching materials generated and tested through College pilot for all Units • Alternative Instrument of Assessment packs based on actual NABs for ESOL Assessment and the Scottish Framework • Summative assessments for English Language Analysis for TESOL • Assessment exemplars for all Units of Applied Practitioner Studies* • Assessment strategy for PDA in TESOL* • Initial entry guide for selection of candidates for PDA in TESOL* • Available on www.sqasecure.org.uk *at final editing stage

  11. Resources Available to Approved SQA Centres for • GA53 49 PDA in TESOL, SCQF level 9 • And • GC3D 50 PDA in Applied Practitioner Studies in TESOL, SCQF level 10 • Contd. • DVDs providing audio-visual resources for: • PDA in TESOL • ESOL Assessment and the Scottish Framework • Teaching ESOL Literacies to Adults • Available on– www.sqasecure.org.uk – e-mail mycentre@sqa.org.uk • Arrangements Document and Unit Specifications • Downloadable marketing leaflets • Available on - www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42436.html

  12. Approved and Current Centres • * Indicates currently offering

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