Chapter Name: Evaluate spoken/signed discourse
Description:Analyzes message intent, tone, and effectiveness of communication.
Purpuse:To critically assess and learn from different speaking/signing styles.
Rational:Builds evaluative skills needed to improve one’s own communication and critique others constructively.
Chapter Assessment
Scope of Practical Skill
Key Requirement 1: Evaluate spoken/signed discourse
Learners are expected to critically assess spoken or signed communication, identifying key messages, evaluating effectiveness, and providing constructive feedback.
Assessment Questions
Assessment 1 : Techniques used by speakers/signers to evade or dissipate responsibility for an issue are identified and interpretations of the text reflect this insight.
Describe specific techniques used in speech or signing that deflect blame or responsibility, and explain their effect on the audience.
Assessment 2 : Points of view in spoken/signed texts are identified and meaning described in relation to context and purpose of the interaction.
Promote and implement a culture of innovation within a business, encouraging continuous improvement and creative solutions.
Assessment 3 : Values, attitudes and assumptions in discourse are identified and their influence on the interaction described.
Develop and implement innovation strategies that align with long-term business goals and support growth.
Assessment 4 : The impact (e.g., clarity of purpose, speaker's/signer's capability) is described, explained, and judged.
Explain how the speaker’s/signer’s skills and clarity of purpose affect the effectiveness of their communication.