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• Indonesian - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 4, students interact in classroom routines and structured interactions with teachers and peers. They reproduce the sounds of au (mau) and g (gemuk) and the final sound k (tidak). Students follow instructions, make requests and respond with actions (Duduklah, Bukalah bukumu). They...

  Level description | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4

• Indonesian - 7–10 Sequence: Levels 7 and 8 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 8, students share factual information and opinions about their personal worlds, including personal details, family, pets, friends, pastimes, school and neighbourhood. They interact with others orally and in writing, asking and responding to questions using Siapa, Apakah, Berapa...

  Level description | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8

• VCIDC023

  Listen to, read and view creative texts such as rhymes, songs and stories, identifying characters and acting out events

  Elaborations

  • reading, listening to and viewing texts, through shared and guided reading, and responding to questions about characters, ideas and events, including by illustrating and captioning aspects of texts
  • expressing personal opinions about and reactions to creative texts using artefacts, for example, using a puppet or mask to give an opinion about a character in a story or song
  • using movement or actions to reinforce meaning in texts such as a television program, song or game
  • sequencing texts, such as by creating a storyboard using pictures and captions

  VCIDC023 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Creating

• VCIDC026

  Produce texts such as descriptions and signs in both Indonesian and English for the school community

  Elaborations

  • preparing descriptions in both Indonesian and English about familiar topics, using modelled language and choosing from word lists, and discussing differences in language with the teacher
  • creating bilingual texts for the classroom and the school community (for example, posters, songs and online newsletter items), discussing with others how to represent meaning in different languages for different audiences

  VCIDC026 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCIDC094

  Create bilingual texts such as signs, posters, games and descriptions for the classroom and the school community

  Elaborations

  • creating bilingual resources for language learning, such as glossaries or a personal English–Indonesian dictionary with examples and explanations of language use
  • creating bilingual texts for specific audiences (for example, a big book or game for young learners of Indonesian, invitations to a class event or posters for a performance), noticing how meanings need to be tailored for audience and cultural perspectives
  • preparing bilingual captions for texts such as a display, newsletter or web page for parents and Indonesian peers, exploring how to convey ideas in the different languages
  • noticing culture-specific expressions and idioms, for example, cuci mata (window-shopping/sightseeing) or ‘sick as a dog’, and considering how these might be expressed for audiences with a different cultural perspective

  VCIDC094 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCIDC043

  Create for the school community simple bilingual texts such as reports, instructions and games

  Elaborations

  • producing recounts of events and experiences, such as articles for a newsletter or captions for a photo story, and comparing choices available in both languages
  • performing a role-play or skit for an audience such as parents or younger students, providing an explanatory English commentary, for example, explaining the use of specific terms or gestures
  • creating bilingual texts for the school community, such as a virtual tour for a school website or signs illustrating acceptable/unacceptable actions and gestures, for example, kissing, hugging or staring
  • interpreting aspects of oral texts in Indonesian for others, for example, providing a commentary on an Indonesian item at an assembly, or explaining a dialogue or game at a languages evening
  • preparing bilingual versions of a text, noticing what differs and explaining why particular language may have been added or omitted, and how the meaning may have changed

  VCIDC043 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Translating

• VCIDC054

  Interact with others by making requests, seeking clarification, checking understanding and expressing opinions

  Elaborations

  • asking for clarification, such as how to spell a word (for example, Bagaimana ejaannya, Pak?) or asking for meaning, for example, Apa arti kata itu?
  • apologising and making requests, for example, Maaf saya terlambat Bu, Boleh saya ke kantor?, Tolong jangan dihapus Pak, saya belum selesai
  • giving help and responding to instructions, for example, Giliran kamu, Klik di bawah, Bu
  • asking and responding to closed and open-ended questions, for example, Tanggal berapa tes Bahasa Indonesia?, Bagaimana sekolah di Indonesia?

  VCIDC054 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCIDC009

  Create captions, labels and statements for the immediate learning environment in both Indonesian and English

  Elaborations

  • writing captions, with support, for a photographic display to show parents/others about a class event or experience such as sports day or keeping a class pet, for example, Ini kelas kami di kolam renang; Ini marmot kelas kami, namanya Henry
  • as a class, writing instructions for Indonesian children on how to perform a game, noticing what can and cannot be translated easily, for example, duck duck goose
  • making own bilingual/picture dictionaries, captions, signs, labels and descriptions to convey culture-specific ideas such as sawah, sepak takraw, lapangan futbal
  • showing others how different gestures are used and discussing what they mean, for example, beckoning with all fingers and with palm down

  VCIDC009 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Translating

• VCIDC107

  Convey factual information and opinions in texts such as reports and displays using graphics and multimedia tools

  Elaborations

  • conveying information to an Indonesian audience to describe aspects of Australian culture such as the physical environment, celebrations and cuisine, or to explain expressions such as ‘the bush’ or ‘fair go’
  • explaining to others a procedure or practice, for example, a recipe, the rules of a sport or board game, instructions on keeping a pet/animal, or fashion tips
  • presenting a report on an issue, recent event or public figure, using graphics to support meaning, for example, Film terbaru….; Olimpiade…; Gunung api meletus lagi
  • conveying information about topics of personal interest such as in health, technology or the arts, and aspects of Indonesian culture such as jamu, agama, sihir or pencak silat, by producing displays or (multimedia) presentations with commentary, subtitles or captions, for example, Menurut informasi ini…

  VCIDC107 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCIDU085

  Understand that Indonesian language and culture, like all languages and cultures, are interrelated; they shape and are shaped by each other, in a given moment and over time

  Elaborations

  • recognising that texts are instances of language and culture working together to convey cultural perspectives, values and concepts
  • analysing how the Indonesian language may reflect cultural perspectives such as collectivism, harmony, fate and humility; norms such as showing deference and saving face; and values such as patience, humility and selflessness, for example, setahu saya, kalau saya tidak salah, numpang tanya, permisi dulu
  • investigating the origins of particular expressions or words, developing awareness of the origins of meanings and how these may or may not change over time
  • recognising the historical, political and cultural functions and value of language, such as the origins of Bahasa Indonesia, and its historical and contemporary uses
  • developing awareness that the linguistic diversity of Indonesia reflects cultural diversity, and comparing this to linguistic and cultural diversity in Australia, including Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages, Asian languages and world languages

  VCIDU085 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCIDU068

  Understand that language is not neutral and that its use reflects cultural ideas, assumptions and perspectives

  Elaborations

  • analysing culture-specific values reflected in Indonesian language such as respect for diversity, social justice and social responsibility (for example, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, gotong-royong, budi pekerti, selamatan), and comparing these values to those evident in own language and culture
  • analysing the meaning and nuances of culture-specific descriptions such as ramai, sepi, gemuk, rendah hati
  • recognising that there are culture-specific meanings associated with body language, for example, hands on hips suggests arrogance and aggression; the use of words like kita shows inclusiveness while kalau saya tidak salah shows humility
  • examining cultural representation in the Indonesian language system, such as the gender-neutral terms (for example, dia, pacar), the omission of personal pronouns, particularly saya (for example, Bisa datang ke rumah?), and the use of cardinal directions, for example, utara, selatan, timur, barat
  • recognising that language and cultural practices are interconnected, and that expressions with religious origins or connotations are commonplace, for example, selamat, Salam, Astaga, OMG, Asslam Walaikum, Insyah Allah
  • investigating and using language associated with significant cultural practices and events such as celebrations, for example, Selamat Hari Kemerdekaaan (Indonesian Independence Day), Maaf lahir batin (Ramadan), Panjang umurnya (birthdays), Selamat Hari Raya Nyepi (Balinese New Year)

  VCIDU068 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCIDC088

  Interact in class routines and exchanges by asking and responding to questions, following instructions, and seeking help and permission

  Elaborations

  • following instructions to play a game, complete work or get organised, for example, dengarkanlah, bukalah laptop, berbarislah, sudah selesai?
  • asking and responding to questions to clarify meaning or instructions or request permission, for example, Maaf, saya tidak mengerti; Apa artinya?; Maaf, sekali lagi, Bu
  • interacting in classroom routines such as greeting and taking leave, for example, Selamat pagi, Pak; permisi Bu; selamat jalan; sampai besok
  • using language for comparison, opinion, reaction and reflection, for example, saya pikir…karena…, saya kira, saya heran, lebih…daripada, pertama-tama saya rasa…sekarang saya rasa…, saya setuju/tidak setuju, saya lebih suka…

  VCIDC088 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCIDU083

  Analyse the ways in which Indonesian varies according to spoken and written forms, cultural context and subcultures

  Elaborations

  • comparing spoken and written texts (for example, spoken and print advertisements, face-to-face conversations and emails) to understand how mode relates to linguistic structures and features, and how this affects meaning
  • analysing examples of colloquial language, such as that used by sub-groups (for example, Bahasa gaul, Bahasa SMS), and comparing these to formal forms
  • understanding how body language varies across cultures, for example, lowering body position when speaking to someone in authority to show respect; not raising voice or laughing loudly; smiling and nodding while listening to people, even when hearing bad news
  • understanding that many Indonesians are familiar with a range of languages (for example, Bahasa baku, Bahasa daerah, Bahasa gaul and English) and can shift between these depending on the context, and considering how this compares to those who are monolingual

  VCIDU083 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• VCIDU046

  Notice pronunciation of phonemes such as ng/ngg/ny, and notice the difference in pronunciation of loan words from English

  Elaborations

  • comparing different pronunciation of phonemes in the middle of words (ng, ngg, dengan, tangan, tinggal, tanggal), and intonation of polysyllabic words, for example, mendengarkan, berbelanja, berselancar
  • noticing the phonemes ny and ng at the beginning of words, for example, nyamuk, Nyoman, ngantuk
  • recognising the Indonesian pronunciation of loan words from English (for example, komputer, roket system), and applying conventions to unfamiliar loan words
  • understanding how to use emphasis to enhance meaning, for example, extending the stress on word endings (besarrr, takuuuut)

  VCIDU046 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCIDU034

  Make connections between cultural practices and language use, such as specific vocabulary and expressions

  Elaborations

  • noticing how gestures differ between cultures, for example, Indonesian people beckon with palm down and moving all fingers
  • understanding that meanings of facial expressions can vary across cultures and that the same expression can convey various emotions, for example, in Indonesia smiling may also reflect confusion, shyness, nervousness, embarrassment or offence
  • showing awareness that language carries cultural ideas, for example, upacara compared to ‘assembly’; padi/beras/nasi compared to ‘cooked/uncooked rice’; and kaki lima, becak, and warung and congklak, which have no equivalent in English
  • recognising character traits and values in Indonesian stories, for example, animal heroes in fables are native animals in Indonesia, Si Kancil and Harimau, and comparing these to familiar Australian stories
  • analysing which aspects of own language use might seem ‘strange’ from an Indonesian perspective and why, for example, practices such as barbecuing and Australian Rules football, and names for native animals, currency and foods

  VCIDU034 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCIDC061

  Participate in intercultural interactions with peers, comparing aspects of culture, monitoring how own culture impacts on language use and how this may enhance or inhibit understanding

  Elaborations

  • experimenting with Indonesian gestures and body language, and considering which will or will not be incorporated into own interactions, for example, not putting hands on hips, use of ‘soft’ handshakes, pointing with the thumb, beckoning downwards, not always queuing
  • noticing the use of Indonesian expressions such as fillers (anu) and exclamations (Aduh!, Astaga!) and deciding whether or not to adopt them in own language use
  • making language choices with awareness of how these might be interpreted by Indonesian speakers, for example, using Pak not kamu when communicating with an older male to show respect, or seldom using terima kasih
  • recognising how others’ perceptions will influence the language used in an interaction, for example, being a ‘foreigner’ means language is often slowed and Bahasa baku is used, and people may invite them to their home or ask to correspond with them
  • reflecting on how own cultural etiquette and behaviour may be interpreted when interacting with Indonesians, for example, noticing own body language and modifying gestures such as pointing, shouting, laughing with mouth open
  • developing language for monitoring, describing and reflecting on using Indonesian in intercultural experiences such as in journals, portfolios, blogs and correspondence, for example, Saya merasa bingung karena belum tahu kata itu…; Saya kaget karena dia tidak setuju…; Dia tertawa waktu saya…

  VCIDC061 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCIDC074

  Engage with a variety of imaginative texts, analysing ideas and values, discussing responses and altering key aspects

  Elaborations

  • listening to, viewing and reading a range of texts such as video clips, computer games, comics, television drama or game shows, and expressing personal opinions about key aspects, for example, pada pendapat saya cerita ini…, saya lebih suka/kurang suka tema fantasi, karakter utamanya menarik sekali
  • reading texts such as extracts from a biography or diary for enjoyment and to gain insights into other people’s experiences and perspectives
  • modifying existing texts, for example, creating an alternative ending, introducing a new character, changing the setting or adding a major event, or providing a video clip to accompany and reinforce the meaning expressed in song lyrics
  • creating texts to parody existing texts and to explore a range of genres, for example, re-creating a music clip or advertisement
  • analysing language and techniques used in contemporary drama, television programs, poetry and film, such as hyperbole, imagery, humour, music and camera angles, for example, adegan, plesetan
  • identifying and responding to key messages and values in traditional texts such as dongeng, wayang and pantun, and considering their relevance in modern times
  • re-creating texts such as fairy tales, legends or myths from a different cultural perspective
  • discussing how texts such as films, plays and songs convey social issues (such as conflict in relationships or poverty) and values such as piety and humility

  VCIDC074 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating

• VCIDC112

  Engage with Indonesian peers and texts, recognising how own cultural assumptions, practices and beliefs influence language and content, and choosing whether and how to make adjustments

  Elaborations

  • interacting with Indonesians, noticing social norms and practices such as personal space, gender roles, having a boyfriend or girlfriend, same-sex hand-holding, religious artefacts (jilbab and kerudung for women, taqiyah (skullcap) and peci/kopiah for men), and acceptable topics of conversation (for example, Kamu sudah mandi?), and considering own reactions to these
  • sharing experiences with Indonesian peers through shared digital spaces, text messages and conversations, modifying own language when meaning is not understood, such as explaining an idea or expression that may be culturally specific, for example, canang sari (Balinese daily offerings) or ‘outback’
  • recognising that social values such as politeness can be expressed differently in different cultures, and understanding features of Indonesian etiquette such as avoiding direct refusal; aiming to please by answering a question even if they don’t know the answer; expressing gratitude through actions, not necessarily language (for example, limited use of terima kasih); and waiting to be invited to eat or drink, for example, silakan makan/minum
  • monitoring, recording and reflecting on intercultural experiences, examining aspects that were unexpected, comfortable or uncomfortable, successful or unsuccessful, and considering possible reasons for this

  VCIDC112 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting