Unit Intro

1. Mark Hetherington
Room 2023
www.nclannurses.blogspot.co.uk

2. Unit Introduction
The purpose of this unit is to develop a variety of
useful skills.
The Unit is pitched at the equivalent of Higher
English and is a double Unit, so we see each other
all year!
I have been teaching for over twenty years and
have written all the assessments, so you are in
good hands.

3. Outcomes
Reading x 2
Writing x 2
Listening x 2
Talking x 2
NB – it is possible we might be able
to integrate some assessments.

4. Outcome 1: Reading
What do you think ‘reading’ means in the
context of this Unit?
Understanding (summary)
Purpose
Point of View
Target audience
Type of publication
Evaluation

5. Evaluation
How might you ‘evaluate’ a reading article?
Layout, including headings and graphics
Information provided
Supporting evidence and expert comments
Language
Approach
Balance of views
Tone

6. Outcome 2: Writing
Produce complex written communication
Present complex information and supporting
detail accurately and effectively.
Use a structure which assists clarity and impact.
Use conventions appropriate to purpose and
readership.
Use style and tone consistent with purpose and
readership.
Use consistently accurate spelling, punctuation,
grammar and syntax.

7. Types of writing
Writing which mainly presents, analyses and
evaluates a substantial body of information.
(report, project, article)
Writing which mainly develops a point of view in
relation to an issue which is explored in depth.
(discursive/persuasive/personal reflective
essay)
Two pieces of writing - at least 650 words for
each.

8. Outcome 3: Listening
Understanding (summary)
Purpose
Point of View
Target audience
Evaluation

9. Types of communication
For this Outcome you will be asked to listen to two types
of complex spoken communication and answer a series of
questions on each. On each occasion you must achieve all
of the performance criteria.
Spoken communication during which a speaker develops a
particular viewpoint through the presentation and
analysis of information.
A discussion during which several speakers express their
views and build on the contribution of each other.
TED / You Tube will be used.

10. TED talks
Has anybody heard of TED
before?
www.ted.com

11. Outcome 4: Talking
Deliver and participate in complex communication.
Present complex information and supporting detail
accurately
Use structure and delivery which makes clear links
between different ideas presented
Use register, style and tone at an appropriate level of
formality for purpose and audience
Make effective use of non-verbal communication
Respond to others in ways which promote and develop
communication

12. Types of communication
Outcome 4 will take the form of:
(a)An oral presentation to a group, which should last for a
minimum of five minutes with the additional time for
questions.
(b)A formal interaction with one or more people, in a
group discussion.
For your presentation you should use audio/visual
aids such as video, PowerPoint or handouts. For the
discussion you should hand in your research notes.

13. Group discussion: suggested topics
Film review
Course review
Topical news story
Student issue, e.g. credit/debt
Course related topic
Health / Nursing related issues
Ethical issues: abortion, euthanasia etc.

14. Our group blog
As a teacher, I recognise the importance of reflecting
on my work and I ask that you do the same.
Throughout the course we will reflect on how you are
doing, what you think of the course, my teaching, my
feedback etc., and generally seeing how we can
improve.
Here is our / your Blog:
www.nclannurses.blogspot.co.uk

15. Things to note
Most if not every student in the room today has
anxieties about coming to College to study.
We will all work TOGETHER.
There are no ‘marks’ or ‘grades’ attached to
assessments.
Come to my classes, enjoy your studies, learn
together (me too), you will be fine.

16. Are there any questions?