Auslan: Second Language Learner F–10 Sequence / Levels 7 and 8 / Communicating / Identity
Content description
Consider their own and each other’s cultural experiences and ways of expressing identity and reflect on the role of Auslan in building and expressing identity for Deaf people
Elaborations
exploring how their own biography shapes their sense of identity and ways of communicating, for example by considering elements such as family origins, traditions, beliefs, practices, interests and experiences
noticing and comparing how they use signs or expressions when communicating in English or Auslan and considering which feel closest to their sense of identity
comparing and reflecting on how identity is expressed across cultures and languages, for example by considering the idea of ‘belonging’ as expressed in different languages and cultures
discussing how their upbringing and personal experience impact on assumptions or attitudes that they bring to interactions with people who have different backgrounds or experiences, considering concepts such as communication, personality, family and community
discussing the impact of language and culture on the shaping of identity and the sense of wellbeing
considering connections and shared identity between local, regional and national communities of deaf people, for example by inviting a deaf guest to share their experiences of travel or international contact
