Background (ELP)

• Strategic Plan, section 4 – ‘diversify its income sources supporting a range of mission related activities’

• NZQA’s Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ), 270 – 6 qualifications

• Accreditation project + Sth Akld Pilot Prog.

• SAC funding application

Background (Students)• More intensive provision - Full time English

programme (20 + 14 hours per week)

• 18 out of 20 weeks

• Leads to a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL), (F)L1, L1, L2

• Structured pathway to higher level study

• Replace IELTS as prerequisite

• Free (when SAC funded)

Role of the Programme Leader

• Leadership

• Academic slant – knowledge and expertise of CEL programme and qualification, NZQA requirements

• Direct support role to CEL teachers

PL Job DescriptionAvailable in dropbox

• Planning and overseeing programme delivery• Leadership in programme quality• Quality in assessment and moderation procedures• Oversight of student support• Oversight of effective systems (recording, reporting)• Leading in PD for teachers• Contributing to QMS processes• Engaging with local stakeholders

PL Checklist • Advertising/recruitment• Placement procedures• Venue/facilities/resources• Teacher meetings/Teacher observation• Regular contact and checks• Assessment & moderation – pre/post,

internal/external

Programme Requirements (NZQA)

• Training scheme Full NZQA qualification• Closer NZQA scrutiny through EER process• Expectations around ‘constant improvement’• ‘Hooking on’ learners• Supporting learners - Te Whare Tapa Wha • Reporting achievement

Programme Requirements (ELP)

ELP delivery = partnership + vision

•CEL Teacher job description•Programme Leader job description•Centre Manager / Resource Centre support•Learning Outcomes•Oversight committees•Constant Improvement Project

Programme Resources• CEL Handbook• CEL Curriculum Framework – Level 1F, 1 and 2• Website resources• Vocabulary checks – OGTE website & Lextutor• Centre newsletters• Email group• Dropbox

CEL Tips – Managers & Tutors

• An opportunity for teachers of CEL at any level to share their expertise around resources, teaching activities, strategies, supports . . .

• An opportunity for other managers or Centre Coordinators of CEL classes to share their knowledge and experience and ask their own questions.