English Language Partners North Shore: Learner Progress Summary This is to be completed by the tutor, together with the learner, as part of a discussion about learner progress. The LPS is completed once during the first lesson or two, and then again after 12 lessons so that the learner(s) can see the progress they have made. It is useful to repeat this process regularly at 6-month intervals. Measuring student progress and confidence towards Independence Progress = doing better Confidence = feeling happier Independence = doing things by yourself Levels of independence: 0 = dependent 1 2 3 4 5 = independent Even slow progress is measurable! We use a decimal system: 0.0 – 5.0. For example the first assessment may be 1. 0, and the next assessment may be 1. 4. Level explanation chart The chart below shows what you, the student, can do at each level Level 0 dependent You always stay at home. You do not go out alone. You need family / own community to help with everything. 0.1 - 0.9 = better than 0.0 but not yet up to 1 Level 1 You can do simple daily things, especially things like supermarket shopping where you don’t have to talk much to anyone. You can read simple signs with words and pictures and write a very short simple message in English. 1.1 - 1.9 = better than 1.0 but not yet up to 2 Level 2 You can have a simple conversation about daily topics e.g. your health or the weather. You can go to work in a job where you don’t have to speak English very much. You can read some signs and fill in simple forms. 2.1 - 2.9 = better than 2 .0 but not yet up to 3 Level 3 You can start and complete everything you need to do for daily living and working, but you sometimes get confused and sometimes have difficulty with listening, speaking, reading or writing in English. Sometimes very fast or complicated English is hard for you to understand 3.1 - 3.9 = better than 3 .0 but not yet up to 4 Level 4 You can listen, speak, read and write confidently in daily situations but sometimes you feel uncomfortable communicating in a new situation in English. You can understand a lot but sometimes jokes or technical words are difficult for you 4.1 -3.9 = better than 4 .0 but not yet up to 5 Level 5 Independent 5.0 = You Communicate fluently and easily in English. You use English perfectly. You are completely confident to do everything to manage your life without needing anyone to help you. You often help other people who have difficulty with English. The scale does not go higher than 5.0. If you are level 5.0 you do not need to be learning English. Last updated Aug 2011 1 Learner Progress Summary Of learner resettlement through English FAQs Why is a learner progress summary needed? Learners want to be able to use English better to have more successful and independent lives. It is important that the learner and the tutor are both clear about what gains to aim for. The aim of the report is for tutors to get an indication of how much progress a learner is making towards independence. Independence includes a whole lot of things such as getting out and about, going shopping, meeting people, dealing with government agencies. If the tutor can see the learner’s progress it is easier to help the learner set goals, and work towards those goals. How much progress is a learner expected to make? For some learners progress will be rapid, while for others it may be minimal and very slow. As the tutor, you may need to adjust your expectations. Learners come from a wide range of backgrounds and many factors can affect their learning. Learners may find some aspects of life in New Zealand easier than others. For example, filling in forms may be easily manageable, but an unplanned social conversation may be daunting. What is the process for completing the report? The easiest way to complete the LPS is for the tutor and learner to work through it together in a lesson. The language on the form has been kept simple to make this as easy as possible. Filling in the LPS could be part of a discussion about being a migrant in New Zealand and the process of acculturation. What questions should I ask? These questions are examples only. Ask questions relevant to your own learner’s situation. What can you not do here that you could do in your own country? (This is an overarching question which may help to fill in a number of boxes.) Do you shop by yourself? Do you go to the doctor by yourself? What transport do you use? Can you talk to neighbours? What do you talk about? How often do you read/write in English? Do you feel at home in New Zealand? Do you mix with Kiwi people? Do you think you are settled in New Zealand?…………..and other similar questions How should I mark the sheet? Use the same sheet each time you complete the assessment. You can use a different colour or a different symbol each time. Example: 1st assessment: 2.5, symbol = 2nd assessment: 3.3, symbol =  3rd assessment: 3.8, symbol = x 1 Manage daily life in NZ e.g. health, transport etc 0. 1. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 2. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 3. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 4.  x  .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 5. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 Last updated Aug 2011 2 English Language Partners North Shore Learner Progress Summary (LPS) Learner ID First Name: Family Name: ______________________ ______________________ Tutor’s Name: ______________________ DAILY LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND The learner can 0. 1 manage daily life in NZ e.g. health, transport etc. 1. 2. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 3. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 4. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 5. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 Reason for score 0. 2 feel comfortable with Kiwi people e.g. at work, chatting to neighbours 2. 1. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 3. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 4. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 5. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 Reason for score USES AND UNDERSTANDS SPOKEN ENGLISH The learner can 0. 2. 1. 3. 5. 4. 3 talk and others can understand .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 Reason for score 0. 4 understand others, e.g. teacher, workmates, neighbours .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 1. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 2. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 3. 4. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 5. .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 Reason for score 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5 start conversations and keep talking .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 Reason for score 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 use the telephone .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 Reason for score Last updated Aug 2011 3 USES AND UNDERSTANDS WRITTEN ENGLISH The learner can 0. 2. 1. 3. 5. 4. 7 read books/newspapers/magazines .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 Reason for score 0. 2. 1. 3. 5. 4. 8 read official papers and fill in forms e.g. contract with electricity provider, library membership, patient registration .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 form for score Reason 0. 2. 1. 3. 5. 4. 9 write notes and messages to school, send text or email .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 Reason for score 0. 2. 1. 3. 5. 4. 10 use numbers for daily living and working e.g. shopping receipt, junk mail offers/specials, a pay slip, tax form .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 Reason for score 0. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 11 Overall level Learner’s overall independence using English for settlement in New Zealand .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 .1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9 (refer to level explanation chart in Guidelines) Reason for score Additional Comments Assessment Date 1: ________________________ Learner Signature: ________________________ Tutor Signature: ________________________ Assessment Date 2: ________________________ Learner Signature: ________________________ Tutor Signature: ________________________ Assessment Date 3: ________________________ Assessment Date 4: ________________________ Assessment Date 5: ________________________ Assessment Date 6: ________________________ Last updated Aug 2011 4