Applied Learning (Vocational English) –English Communication (QF Level 3)2021/23 Cohort

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Introduction to

Applied Learning (Vocational English) [ApL(VocE)]

2 8 O C TOB E R 2 0 2 0

ELE SECTION, EDB

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Background

• following up the recommendation of offering vocational English as a new Applied Learning (ApL) course, as proposed by the Task Force on Review of School Curriculum with a view to catering for students’ diverse learning needs and aspirations in English language education

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Curriculum Aims

ApL(VocE) aims to:

• develop students’ English proficiency and generic skills through application and practice in simulated or near authentic vocational contexts

• enhance students’ awareness of the role of English in authentic work environments

• develop students’ career-related competencies, foundation skills (notably communication skills), thinking skills and people skills as well as to nurture their positive values and attitudes as in ApL curriculum pillars

• enable students to lay a good English foundation for further studies or career pursuits

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Applied Learning (Vocational English)

180 hours

Elective (Cat. B Subject)

Module 1 Listening &

Speaking QF Lv 2

Module 2 Reading &

Writing QF Lv 2

English for specific fields or work sectors

Module 3 Listening &

Speaking QF Lv 3

Module 4 Reading &

Writing QF Lv 3

Curriculum Structure & Features

Field trips

Site visits

Role- plays

Case studies

Self- directed

project work

Workplace- related socialising

activities

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Recognition

HKDSE Elective Subject^*

Unattained

(will not be shown on the diploma)

Attained Attained with distinction (I) Attained with

distinction (II) Terminal Exit

QF Lv 3 certificate upon satisfactory completion of the whole course

Intermediate Exit Module certificates upon satisfactory completion of

individual modules Qualifications Framework

or

Applied Learning (Vocational English)

*The result in ApL(VocE) is not equivalent to any level in the HKDSE English Language Examination, nor can it be used as an alternative qualification for English Language.

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Implementation of ApL(VocE) for the 2021-23 Cohort

Early commencement for current S4 Students

• Courses start in around February 2021.

Regular commencement for S5 Students

• Courses start in around September 2021 .

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Application

If your school intends to offer the courses at S4 in the 2020/21 school year, please submit applications for your students via the “ApL Module” in the WebSAMS and complete the application and selection procedures according to the following arrangements: Lessons at institution Lessons at school

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Application

If schools opt for offering ApL(VocE) courses at S5 in the 2021/22 school year, please refer to paragraphs 17 and 18 in the Circular Memorandum (EDBCM No.

69/2020) issued on 22 July to announce the implementation details for the Senior Secondary Applied Learning (ApL) courses (2021-23 cohort), including ApL(VocE) courses to be provided as an elective subject.

Web link to EDBCM69/2020:

https://www.edb.gov.hk/apl/ApL(VocE)

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Online Taster Programmes for ApL courses (2021-23 Cohort)

Applicable to Applied Learning courses to be offered at S4 in the second term of the 2020/21 school year

Web link to ApL Online Taster Programmes (2021-23 Cohort):

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Course Providers & ApL(VocE) Courses for the 2021-23 Cohort

• Vocational Training Council (VTC)

Applied Learning (Vocational English) - English Communication

• School of Professional and Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong (HKU SPACE)

Applied Learning (Vocational English) - English for Service Professionals

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Vocational Training Council (VTC) Applied Learning (Vocational English) –

English Communication

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Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English Communication (QF Level 3)

2021/23 Cohort

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Basic Course Information

Qualification Title:

(in English) Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English Communication (QF Level 3)

QF Credits: 27

Nominal Duration: 180 hours (to be completed normally in 1.5 years)

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The course aims to:

• Develop students’ English proficiency and generic skills through practice in simulated or near authentic vocational contexts and application;

• Enhance students’ awareness of the role of English in authentic work environments;

• Develop students’ career-related competencies, foundation skills (notably communication skills), thinking skills and people skills as well as to nurture their positive values and attitudes as in Applied Learning (ApL) curriculum pillars through application and practice; and

• Enable students to lay a good foundation of English for further studies or work.

Course Objectives

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Course Structure

• ApL(VocE) (A) and ApL(VocE) (B), each with two modules

• covering all four language skills

• pegged at QF Level 2 and QF Level 3

Module Title Code of UoC Contact Hour Credit Value

ApL(VocE) (A) Module 1 –

Listening and Speaking (QF Level 2) GCEN203A

GCEN204A 40 6

Module 2 –

Reading and Writing (QF Level 2) GCEN206A

GCEN207A 40 6

ApL(VocE) (B) Module 3 –

Listening and Speaking (QF Level 3) GCEN303A

GCEN304A 50 7

Module 4 –

Reading and Writing (QF Level 3) GCEN306A

GCEN307A 50 8

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Course Structure

Module Learning Element Context and Language Output

1. Listening and Speaking (QF Level 2)

(40 hrs)

Oral Presentations

• Describing Product/Service Features

• Making Offers and Suggestions

• Giving a Demonstration

• Giving a Product Presentation Oral Interactions

• Discussing Workplace Health and Safety

• Handling Manpower Issues

• Planning a Job Interview

• Boosting Business

• Promoting Products/Services

General Workplace Contexts:

Discussions, presentations, telephone conversations, etc.

2. Reading and Writing (QF Level 2)

(40 hrs)

Presenting Written Information

• Booking a Booth for an Exhibition

• Selecting Products to Promote

• Choosing a Hotel for a Business Trip

• Choosing a Free Gift for Promotion Written Correspondence

• Planning an Office Supplies Fair

• Stating Preference for Office Expansion

• Arranging a Business Event

• Planning a Business Trip

• Opening a New Branch

General Workplace Contexts:

Emails, letters, promotional leaflets, etc.

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Module Learning Element Context and Language Output

3. Listening and Speaking (QF Level 3)

(50 hrs)

Oral Presentations

• Arousing Audience’s Interest

• Highlighting Messages

• Using Body Language and Visual Aids

• Calling for Action Oral Interactions

• Handling Enquiries

• Handling Requests

• Handling Late Payment and Delivery

• Matching Products with Customers

• Handling Problems and Complaints

Specific Trade Sectors (e.g.

banking, engineering, hospitality, import/export, logistics, retail):

Briefings, discussions, meetings, presentations, telephone

conversations, etc.

4. Reading and Writing (QF Level 3)

(50 hrs)

Presenting Information on Social Media Sites

• Announcing New Products/Services

• Responding to Negative Feedback

• Presenting Survey Results Written Correspondence

• Handling Orders

• Giving Directions

• Responding to Customers’ Requests

• Handling Problems and Complaints

Specific Trade Sectors (e.g.

banking, engineering, hospitality, import/export, logistics, retail):

Emails, letters, notices,

promotional leaflets, reports,

social media posts/responses, etc.

Course Structure

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Module Title No. of Task Types of Task Weighting

Module 1: – Listening and Speaking

(QF Level 2) 2

• Oral Presentation

• Role-play

• Written Test

• Social Media Post

• Self-learning Activities

10-15%

Module 2: – Reading and Writing

(QF Level 2) 2

Module 3: – Listening and Speaking

(QF Level 3) 2

Module 4: – Reading and Writing

(QF Level 3) 2

Assessment Scheme of

ApL(VocE) for 2021/23 Cohort

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Exit Awards and Requirements

Terminal Award Minimum Requirement

Certificate in Applied Learning

(Vocational English) – English Communication (QF Level 3)

1. Successfully complete the course with reference to the attainment descriptors;

2. Pass at least one module at QF Level 3; AND 3. Meet the attendance requirement of 80%

Intermediate Exit Award:

Completion of Individual Modules

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Admission & Selection

Assessment Criteria

Group Interview

Motivation in learning Vocational English

Aptitude

English communication and language skills Taster Programme

7 Nov 2020

• Hands-on activities

• Role-play in a hair salon

• Online self-learning package

Selection Interview 5 Dec 2020

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Learning and Teaching

Strategies

• Learner-centred Approach

• Task-based Approach

• Case Studies

• Independent Learning

• Projects

• IT-enabled Teaching and Learning

• Experiential Learning

(Workplace Visits, Socialising Activities, Social Media

Communication, Online Gaming & Sports-related Activities)

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Sample Learning and Teaching Materials

Module 2: Reading & Writing (QF Level 2)

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Sample Learning and Teaching Materials

Module 3: Listening & Speaking (QF Level 3)

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Class Arrangements

Commencement Date:

February 2021 (early commencement for current S4 students) September 2021 (regular commencement for S5 students)

Mode 1

Time: Saturday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

(Note: Lessons will also be scheduled during the summer holidays.) Venue: 1. Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Haking Wong)

702 Lai Chi Kok Road, Cheung Sha Wan, KLN.

2. Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan) 30 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, HK.

3. Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Shatin) 21 Yuen Wo Road, Shatin, NT.

Mode 2

Lessons will mainly be held at students’own schools. Details will be confirmed

between VTC and schools concerned.

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VTC’s Experience in Providing Vocational English Courses

• VTC launched the Vocational English Programme for Senior Secondary Students (VES) in 2009

• Since then, more than 2,800 students from over 100 schools have joined the VES

• In 2018, VTC was commissioned as one of the three course providers of Vocational English Course (VEC) under the Vocational English Programme Grant offered by the EDB

• Around 700 students (S4 & S5) from the participating schools took

VEC in AY2018/19

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Contact us

Enquiry Hotline

(852) 2836 1264 (Applied Learning)

(852) 2595 8119 (Vocational English)

Email Address apl-enquiry@vtc.edu.hk

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School of Professional and Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong

(HKU SPACE)

Applied Learning (Vocational English) –

English for Service Professionals

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Applied Learning in Vocational English (ApL VocE)

English for Service Professionals

First Cohort 2021 – 2023

Programme Coordinator/Presenter: Ms. Yuanna Hui

Programme Advisor: Ms. Carrie Lau (Assistant Head, English Domain)

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Non-local customers

Non-local peers/supervisors ApL VocE

student

INTRODUCTION

Objectives

• To provide opportunities for students to enhance their English communication skills in authentic/near-authentic vocational and professional settings

• To enhance students’ flexibility in articulation pathways by helping them develop sufficient level of academic literary, functional workplace literacy as well as critical literacy

Teaching Strategies

• Task-based approach, visual aids, interactive learning, collaborative learning, experiential learning

Assessment Scheme

Module 1 & Module 2

•Listening Test (10%)

•Attending an interview with a career counsellor (10%)

•Reading Test (10%)

•Completing an online complaint form (10%)

Module 3 & Module 4

•Listening Test (15%)

•Negotiation (15%)

•Reading Test (15%)

•Writing a job application letter (15%)

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COURSE STRUCTURE Contact Hours QF Credits

Terminal Award

Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Service Professionals (QF Level 3)

180 27

Intermediate Exit Award

Module 1: Everyday Communication

Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – Listening and Speaking (QF Level 2)

40 6

Module 2: Workplace Communication

Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – Reading and Writing (QF Level 2)

40 6

Module 3: Business Communication I

Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – Listening and Speaking (QF Level 3)

50 7

Module 4: Business Communication II

Certificate in Applied Learning (Vocational English) – Reading and Writing (QF Level 3)

50 8

Service Recipients <-> Service Providers

Service Providers <-> Service Initiators

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Course Design

QF Level 2

Module 1 and Module 2 focus on training students to perform a range of basic customer service assignments.

QF Level 3

Module 3 and Module 4 focus on training students’ capacity to apply independent judgement in making customer-service decisions based on established methods and procedures.

• Everyday goods and services • Industry-specific English

Food and Beverages

Airport and Airline services

Tourism and Hospitality

Leisure and Recreation Design and Technology

Transport and Logistics Part 1

Part 2 At the supermarket/

convenience store

At the mall/shop

At the cinema

At the train station

At the post office At the gym

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Sample Materials (QF Level 2)

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Sample Materials (QF Level 3)

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ADMINISTRATION

Class Size

•20 (minimum) – 30 (maximum)

Class Arrangements

•Mode 1

Commencement Date: February 2021

Time: Saturday 10am - 1pm or 2pm to 5pm

Venue: HKU SPACE (Kowloon East Campus/Fortress Hill Campus)

•Mode 2

Lessons will mainly be held at students’ own schools. Details will be confirmed between the course provider and schools concerned.

Admission and Selection

•December 5, 2020

Taster Programme

•November 7, 2020 (AM and PM sessions)

•New deadline: November 2, 2020

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THANK YOU

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Considerations in curriculum planning & implementation

• While schools are given the flexibility to make judicious adjustments in their school-based curriculum with reference to own contexts and needs, the curriculum content and learning time for English Language must not be replaced by those for ApL(VocE).

• Regular timeslots (e.g. Wed afternoon & Sat) set aside for the ApL(VocE) course would facilitate timetabling and coordination (e.g. easier to arrange for make-up classes).

• If the minimum class size requirements cannot be met, schools are encouraged to consider offering Mode 2 ApL(VocE) courses in collaboration with other schools or offering Mode 1.

• Close liaison and collaboration with the Course Provider to facilitate learning and monitoring students’ progress and attendance.

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Considerations in curriculum planning & implementation

Senior Secondary English Language Curriculum (310 - 375 hrs)

Elective Part 2-3 modules

(25%)

Applied Learning (Vocational English) (180 hrs) Compulsory Part

(75%)

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Considerations in curriculum planning & implementation

Senior Secondary English Language Curriculum (310 - 375 hrs)

Learning English through Workplace Communication

Other elective module(s)

Applied Learning (Vocational English) (180 hrs) Compulsory part

(75%)

Replaced by another elective module to widen students’ exposure

Learning English through Social Issues

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Considerations in curriculum planning & implementation

Senior Secondary English Language Curriculum (310 - 375 hrs)

Learning English through Workplace Communication

Other elective module(s)

Applied Learning (Vocational English) (180 hrs)

Building on what students have learnt in ApL(VocE) to extend their learning

Compulsory part

(75%)

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Advice for students

Target students:

• Students who would like to advance their English communication

skills and career-related competencies

in simulated applied learning contexts related to work and social situations.

• Students who aspire to further their studies in VPET (vocational and professional education and training).

Advice:

• Enhancing English learning

• Diversifying subject choice [e.g. 3X + ApL(VocE) or 2X + ApL(VocE) + another ApL course]

• Creating synergy between subjects to be taken (e.g. Tourism and Hospitality Studies)

• Starting at S4 or S5

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Example of planning for implementing ApL(VocE)

Other options

… Option 1

THS

+

BAFS + Econ

+ S4

exploring different inclinations

S5 & S6 engaging in

different areas of interests

Option 3 THS

+

Econ

+

ApL course ApL(VocE)

Regular commencement in S5

(completion in S6)

Option 2 THS

+

BAFS

+

Elective subject (e.g. BAFS)

Tourism and Hospitality Studies

(THS)

Elective subject (e.g. Econ)

ApL(VocE)

Early

commencement in S4 (completion in S5)

Chinese Language English Language Mathematics Liberal Studies

Making informed decisions about further studies &

multiple pathways

ApL(VocE)

(completion in S6)

ApL(VocE)

(completion in S6)

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ApL courses (2021-23 Cohort)

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Information and resources on ApL(VocE)

1. Curriculum Framework 2. EDBCM No. 69/2020

3. Course Information (2021-23)

4. Communication Delivery System (CDS) Message on Application Details 5. CDS Message on Application and Online Taster Programmes

6. Leaflet on ApL(VocE)

7. Leaflet on Senior Secondary ApL Courses (2021-23)

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Links

Web link to ApL(VocE) web page:

Information on ApL(VocE)

Information on ApL

Web link to ApL web page:

https://www.edb.gov.hk/apl

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