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English Proficiency of Senior Year entrants Content 1. Key characteristics & differences of QF level 3-5 2. English Training for Senior-year Entrants 3. Preparation of Teaching Materials 4. Other Learning Support The standard of QF level 5 Key characteristics of QF level 5 Level 5 Key characteristics of QF level 5 e.g. Year 1-2 undergraduates • Able to search for reference materials • Able to identify & analyze the materials • Use data & evidence to support their views • Academic writing : 1000-1500 words The standard of QF level 4 Key characteristics of QF level 4 Level 4 Key characteristics of QF level 4 • e.g. Senior-year entrants • Able to use writing frameworks • Able to elaborate their ideas • Able to do evaluation afterwards • General writing : 450-650 words The standard of QF level 3 Key characteristics of QF level 3 Level 3 Key characteristics of QF level 3 • e.g. The students with Diploma of Foundation Studies (DFS) • Follow the writing framework • Able to give their own ideas • General writing : 250-350 words The Gap Between QF lv.5 and QF lv.4 QF Level 5 QF Level 4 Students Year 1-2 undergraduates Senior-year entrants Abilities & skills Able to search for reference materials Able to identify & analyze the topics Use data & evidence to support their views Able to use writing frameworks Able to elaborate their ideas Able to do evaluation afterwards Writing Academic : 1000-1500 words General : 450-650 words How to reach QF level 5? • What skills do they need? 3. Presentation & Oral Skills ü Pronunciation ü Presentation skills ü Common expression 1. Academic writing ü APA Format ü Referencing ü Academic writing framework 2. Grammar & Vocabulary ü English grammar ü By-topic vocabulary ü Sentence patterns ⚠ Purpose of reading : • Self-directed Learning • Enrich their subject knowledge • Search reference for academic wri:ng X Exam-oriented X Answer different ques:on types Zone of Proximal development? • Different institutions & programs e.g. HKU SPACE, HKCC, HKBU SCE, IVE... e.g. ASSO, HD... • The grading criteria are not the same • The students may have improved Identify the English proficiency of senior-year entrants àDSE results + English entrance exam Grading Criteria for Senior-year Entrants QF Level 5 QF Level 4 QF Level 3 HKDSE Result (English Language) (40%) Level 4 or above Level 3 or equivalent Level 2 or equivalent English Entrance Exam (60%) Writing 4/5 3/5 2/5 Grammar 4/5 3/5 2/5 Speaking 4/5 3/5 2/5 *A rough grading criteria for iden:fying the English proficiency, it is just for reference. *Upon the comple:on of the program, the students would reach certain level in English. English Training for Senior-year Entrants Course(s) Students DSE lv.4 DSE lv.3 DSE lv.2 Academic writing ✓ ✓ ✓ Grammar & Vocabulary ✓ ✓ Presentation & Oral Skills ✓ *A rough arrangement of English training, it is just for reference. English Training for Senior Entrants: DSE lv.4 • A small potion of senior-year entrants reached level 4 or above in HKDSE English • Basic English foundation • Acquire academic writing skills QF Level 5 HKDSE Result Level 4 or above English Entrance Exam Writing 4/5 Grammar 4/5 Speaking 4/5 English Training for Senior Entrants: DSE lv.4 1. Academic Writing Course üHow to write an academic paper üHow to apply an academic writing framework üHow to use APA format so as to avoid plagiarism üHow to search for reference & learning materials Language Focus (1) : Academic Writing Learning outcome: üAble to write an academic essay with appropriate wriWng framework üAble to use APA citaWon in the essay so as to avoid plagiarism üAble to organize the reference materials and learning material ØConsistent wriWng framework ØGive correction & feedback Preparation of teaching materials (1) 1. Academic Writing - Demonstrate writing framework - Give various good examples Preparation of teaching materials (1) English Training for Senior Entrants: DSE lv.3 • The senior entrant who reached level 3 or equivalent in HKDSE may not have a solid English foundation. • Acquire academic writing skills • Improve English grammar • Expand vocabulary bank QF Level 4 HKDSE Result Level 3 or equivalent English Entrance Exam Writing 3/5 Grammar 3/5 Speaking 3/5 English Training for Senior Entrants: DSE lv.3 Besides academic writing skills, these students also need to improve their grammar and expand their vocabulary bank. 2. Grammar & Vocabulary Course üCorrect common grammatical mistakes üLearn more topic-related sentence patterns üLearn more different vocabulary by topics üMaster the appropriate collocation of words Language Focus (2) : Grammar & Vocabulary Learning outcome: üAble to write an academic essay with proper grammar üAble to write an academic essay with complex sentences üAble to use various words with appropriate collocation ØPractice makes perfect ØGive correction & feedback Preparation of teaching materials (2) 2. Grammar & Vocabulary Grammar practice : • Tense • Collocation • Part of speech • Common expression Vocabulary Bank: • Simple editing & reader friendly English Training for Senior Entrants: DSE lv.2 • The senior entrant who reached level 2 or equivalent in HKDSE may have a weak English foundation. • Acquire academic writing skills • Improve English grammar • Expand vocabulary bank • Improve English pronunciation • Acquire presentation skills QF Level 3 HKDSE Result Level 2 or equivalent English Entrance Exam Writing 2/5 Grammar 2/5 Speaking 2/5 English Training for Senior Entrants: DSE lv.2 These students not only need to learn academic writing skills, but also need to consolidate English foundation and acquire presentation skills. 3. Presentation& Oral Skills üImprove the pronunciation of common words üLearn more effective presentation skills üLearn more common expression orally üImprove the listening skills Language Focus (3) : Presentation & Oral Skills Learning outcome: üAble to pronounce the common words properly üAble to give an efficient presentation üAble to express their own ideas orally ØEncourage students to be more confident ØGive correction & feedback Preparation of teaching materials (3) 3. Presentation& Oral Skills • Pronunciation of common words • Passages for reading aloud e.g. Presentation, demonstration, announcement, news articles... • Daily talk e.g. movie & drama dialogues Preparation of teaching materials • The materials should be designed in a reader friendly way • No too many fancy pictures or editing • Keep every thing simple and neat • A direct and clear learning flow and procedure * Practiceàcorrect mistakesàrepeat correct routine * English Training for Senior Entrants Course(s) Students QF Level 5 QF Level 4 QF Level 3 Academic writing ✓ ✓ ✓ Grammar & Vocabulary ✓ ✓ Presentation & Oral Skills ✓ *A rough arrangement for training senior entrants, it is just for reference. Other Learning Support (1) English club - Movie sharing session (2) English ambassador - Senior students (HD/Asso) as ambassador - Share English learning tips - Learn from the senior students