Learning Outcomes

Each unit is broken down into Learning Outcomes. These Learning Outcomes indicate what the learner is expected to know, understand, or be able to do in order to pass each unit.

Unit 1 - Planning, preparing and assisting a simple foreign language activity
On completion of this unit the learner should have demonstrated competence in the following areas:

• Planning and preparation of a simple language activity.
• Delivery of a simple language activity whilst under supervision.
• Evaluation of a language session.
• Structuring future sessions taking into account self/peer evaluation.
• Working within a group environment.
• Breaking down a language problem and communicating it simply to the group.

Unit 2 - Basic communication and motivation skills for leading a language activity
On completion of this unit the learner should have demonstrated competence in the following areas:

• Verbal and non-verbal communication within a language context.
• Communication with groups and individuals involved in language activities.
• Use of some AV for communication purposes.
• Use of a variety of motivational methods whilst leading a language session.

Unit 3 - Cultural understanding of the chosen country
On completion of this unit the learner should have understood and recognised:

• Cultural differences in the foreign country.
• Different traditions, customs etc., of the foreign country.
• How widely the language is spoken.
• Aspects of the foreign language that have been adopted into English.
• Famous people, industries, music, dance etc., of the foreign country.

Unit 4 - Compendium of language games and activities
On completion of this unit the learner must demonstrate their ability to lead younger children using a variety of games and activities that will have been learned in this unit by:

• Selecting appropriate level language game/activity for the group they are working with.
• Ensuring that all participants are involved when they are leading the activity.
• Delivering the activity safely and in a stimulating way.
• Being able to change the activity or break it down if necessary, so that everyone can be involved.

Unit 5 - Organise and run a language festival for younger participants
On completion of this unit the learner should have demonstrated competence in the following areas:

• Planning and preparing some form of festival for younger participants that involves activities using the foreign language.
• Working as part of a team, sharing and negotiating ideas and reaching a consensus with peers.
• Running a festival taking individual responsibility for some aspects of work and contributing as a member of a team to others.
• Planning and making decisions for the unexpected eventualities that often occur including the use of a contingency plan.
• Evaluating both individual and team contributions to the event and taking decisions that will improve future practice.

Unit 6 - Demonstration of leadership skills in a foreign language
On completion of this unit the learner must be able to:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate a number of language games or activities for younger participants. These sessions must combine to provide at least one hour of leadership experience.