2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC 

Board Developed Course                                           Exclusions:

Course Description:

The Stage 6 English Life Skills course focuses on the development of effective communication and literacy skills that will enhance the participation of students in all aspects of post-school life.

The course emphasises the ability to initiate interactions and to respond appropriately to others in a variety of situations. This can provide opportunities for students to expand their understanding of the cultural, social and emotional aspects of verbal communication. The course focuses on reading, comprehending, interpreting and responding to a variety of texts. It also provides opportunities for students to develop their written communication skills and skills in and understanding about viewing a wide range of visual material.

Study in the Stage 6 English Life Skills course should enable students to access information, engage in a range of recreational and leisure activities and to undertake further education, training and employment.

Main Topics Covered:

The structure of the English Life Skills course allows teachers to provide a broad and balanced program that reflects the needs of individual students within the context of the transition-planning process. Students may engage in study in selected modules or may study all six modules.

The modules are:

·         Communication

·         Speaking

·         Listening

·         Reading

·         Writing

·         Viewing

Within a module teachers will design a program which includes the outcomes and content that are most appropriate to the students participation

Particular Course Requirements:

The completion of a transition-planning process for each student is a condition of access to the English Life Skills course.

Assessment

As the student demonstrates achievement of a learning outcome, the class teacher notates the relevant section of the Profile of Student Achievement.