Course in Initial EAL

Overview

The Course in Initial EAL is a new course for pre-literate students arriving from conflict zones and refugee camps who have experienced different levels of trauma. While this is a diverse group, many arrive in Australia with severely interrupted education and little or no previous education or learning experiences. These pre-arrival experiences influence their ability to settle in Australia and apply the skills required to learn a new language. These learners need to develop an identity as a learner and establish learning routines. They need to develop basic decoding and encoding skills and handwriting skills such as copying and hand-eye coordination.

Where and When

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Duration

Full-time: 12 months (3 days per week)

Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course but students will be asked to undertake an English language assessment to determine their skill levels.

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different students' needs will be selected, including written and oral assessments.

Skills Developed

• Recognise and copy numbers from 1 to 100
• Participate in extremely familiar spoken exchanges
• Recognise and copy extremely familiar words
• Identify common digital media
• Recognise letters of the alphabet and their sounds
• Use strategies to participate in learning.

Certification

By successfully completing this course students will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

Additional course costs that may apply

• In addition to supplied materials please bring pens, pencils, ruler, and an eraser.

Students referred under the AMEP (Adult Migrant English Program) are eligible for free English classes.

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see 'Fee information and eligibility' under the 'How to Apply' tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Pathways

Successful completion of this course may lead to enrolment in the Course in EAL.

How To Apply

Applying for a course at Wodonga TAFE is a simple 4-5 step process. You can learn more here: Understanding the application process

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