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• VCNRU032

  Understand that the context and purpose of interactions influence language choices

  Elaborations

  • recognising the differences between formal and informal language in social interactions
  • examining culturally appropriate phrases for different purposes
  • recognising how the purpose of interaction, for example, command or invitation, can change the emphasis on words

  VCNRU032 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCNRU033

  Understand that languages may change over time and that they influence each other, recognising words in the language being studied that are derived from other languages

  Elaborations

  • recognising that the language has a history and has developed into what is the spoken language today
  • understanding that the language being studied may be spoken elsewhere in the diaspora of speakers of that language
  • noticing that languages are fluid and ever-evolving and can be incorporated into and influence other languages beyond their own

  VCNRU033 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCPSCSO021

  Describe the ways in which similarities and differences can affect relationships

  Elaborations

  • thinking about someone you admire and explore whether there are similarities or differences between yourself and that person
  • reading a story to enable students to discuss similarities and differences and the affect on relationships
  • discussing the statement ‘Differences can contribute to good relationships’

  VCPSCSO021 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Social Awareness and Management | Relationships and diversity

• VCNRU034

  Identify vocabulary, behaviours and expressions which reflect cultural values, beliefs and traditions to make connections between cultural practices and language use

  Elaborations

  • examining aspects of the authentic culture of the target language speakers
  • understanding concepts and values as expressed, for example, during festivals, birthdays and special occasions
  • recognising and explaining to others the significance of some cultural practices and events

  VCNRU034 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCPSCSE018

  Identify how persistence and adaptability can be used when faced with challenging situations and change

  Elaborations

  • identifying ways to manage potentially difficult or harmful situations by considering possible actions or choices
  • listing a range of help-seeking strategies to assist them to cope with challenge and change
  • discussing the saying ‘If at first you do not succeed try try again’

  VCPSCSE018 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Self-Awareness and Management | Development of resilience

• VCPSCSE016

  Identify and explore the expression of emotions in social situations and the impact on self and others

  Elaborations

  • exploring how you might feel when meeting new people
  • identifying behaviours which may influence the emotions of self and others, such as smiling
  • interpreting the possible emotions of others, by observing their body language

  VCPSCSE016 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Self-Awareness and Management | Recognition and expression of emotions

• VCPSCSO022

  Identify the importance of including others in activities, groups and games

  Elaborations

  • identifying the emotions that are experienced if others are excluded from activities, groups or games
  • developing inclusive practices which impact on others’ emotions, such as ‘invitation to join a group’
  • recognising the effects of inclusive behaviour, for example ‘feeling valued’ or ‘belonging to a group’

  VCPSCSO022 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Social Awareness and Management | Relationships and diversity

• VCNRC020

  Participate in everyday classroom activities, such as asking for permission, requesting help, asking how to say or write something, and praising or encouraging peers

  Elaborations

  • asking for permission and requesting help using frequently used phrases
  • asking how to say or write a word or expression
  • praising and encouraging peers
  • using words, phrases or interjections which can be used in conversation

  VCNRC020 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Socialising