Auslan: Second Language Learner F–10 Sequence / Levels 7 and 8 / Communicating / Socialising
Content description
Participate in extended interactions by explaining and clarifying answers, responding to others’ contributions, asking follow-up questions and observing protocols in and beyond the classroom
Elaborations
contributing to discussion and debate by expressing opinions, responding to others’ perspectives and using reflective language, such as:
NEVER THOUGHT YEAH-RIGHT
Oh yeah, I hadn’t thought of that before.
responding to signed class and school announcements with more elaborated responses, for example:
YES I CAN COME-TO-YOU HELP BUT CAN-NOT THURS
Yes, I can help you with that, but not on Thursday.
commenting on information provided by others to indicate or to clarify understanding, for example:
NOD INTERESTING
Mmm, interesting.
TRUE WHAT ABOUT…?
True, but what about …?
extending discussion or debate by asking follow-up questions, clarifying their own contributions or suggesting relevant comparisons
organising standing or seated positions and ‘signing space’ when talking to one or more people, and adjusting the physical environment to be well-lit and without glare to enable effective communication
adjusting styles of communication according to situation, for example, getting someone’s attention for a non-urgent matter versus an emergency situation
investigating appropriate ways to join or take leave of a group interacting in Auslan and following appropriate protocols in interpreting situations outside the classroom, for example in the playground
sharing responsibility for providing information and context for a new participant joining a conversation
