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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7534	Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn
ORIGINATOR
Interim SGB for Communication Studies and Language
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 04 - Communication Studies and Language			Communication Studies
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular-Fundamental	Level 1	NQF Level 01	3
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"		2000-12-06	2003-12-06	SAQA 1333/00
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2004-12-06		2007-12-06

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard is replaced by:

US ID	Unit Standard Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Credits	Replacement Status
12471	Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn (revised)	Level 1	NQF Level 01	5

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

The learner will be able to use language and other learning strategies for learning in all learning areas.

Language as a tool for problem-solving, decision-making and creative, critical and evaluative thinking should be developed.

The role of language in cognitive and conceptual development should be promoted in all learning and teaching environments.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at ABET 3 or equivalent.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

At this level learning strategies include memorisation, the transfer of information from one text form to another e.g. synthesising, summarising, skimming, scanning, note-taking, drafting and redrafting, asking for clarification, etc.

UNIT STANDARD OUTCOME HEADER

Use language for learning.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Use language for learning.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Concepts are transferred from one language to another where applicable.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. A variety of terms related to learning tasks are distinguished and applied (e.g. analyse, discuss, describe, compare, contrast).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Language styles used in different learning areas are distinguished and applied.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Take responsibility for own learning and make choices about learning.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Commitment to learning process is actively demonstrated (e.g. in group work, self-study activities, compiling of portfolios, etc.).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Options are selected based on guidance given (learning options can range from choosing a task from a set of alternatives (e.g. essay topic), to choosing a learning programme, to choosing qualifications and career pathways).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Learning tasks are completed within appropriate time frames.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Self-assessment tasks are performed.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Self- and time-management skills are used to plan and monitor own learning.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Identify different kinds of learning strategies and use what is appropriate to the task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The ability to learn in co-operation with others is demonstrated.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Preferred learning strategies are identified (e.g. mind maps, pictures, note-taking, working with others).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Appropriate learning strategies are selected and used according to the task.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Self-assessment strategies are used.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5. Feedback from others is acknowledged, evaluated and used.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6. Evidence of planning, drafting, editing and revising is shown.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7. Specific information is found using basic referencing skills (e.g. numbering, index, contents page).

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Use resources effectively to supplement learning.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Evidence is shown that additional information has been obtained from a variety of sources (e.g. library, resource centre, workplace).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Relevant reference materials are used (e.g. dictionary, encyclopaedia, film, journals, atlases).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Evidence taken from other sources is acknowledged.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Additional information selected is relevant.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Reflect on and evaluate learning strategies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Feedback on performance is acknowledged (e.g. through self-assessment, peer assessment, tutor/trainer assessment, group assessment).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Feedback is evaluated (e.g. for relevance, correctness).

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. Feedback is used to revise learning strategies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4. Revised learning strategies are implemented and evaluated.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by 12471, which is "Explore and use a variety of strategies to learn", level 1 credits 5

This unit standard need not be formally assessed.
Several outcomes may be demonstrated together in one task.
Many of the assessment criteria apply across outcomes. The list of assessment criteria given under each outcome is not exhaustive for that outcome, but gives those that are specific to that outcome.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental	23114	Basic Certificate: Early Childhood Development	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-01-10	ETDP SETA
Fundamental	22971	General Education and Training Certificate: Conservation	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	22190	General Education and Training Certificate: Tourism	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	22977	National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-12-04	CETA
Fundamental	14406	National Certificate: Early Childhood Development: Preschool Phase	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2003-10-11	Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	14891	National Certificate: Agricultural Machinery Technician	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-10-18	Was AgriSETA until Last Date for Achievement

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	Centre for Creative Education/Iziko La Bantu Be Afrika NPC
2.	Compass Academy of Learning
3.	NWK Beperk
4.	RCL Foods-Sugar & Milling (MP)
5.	Rhodes University