The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority has developed a curriculum for Non-Roman Alphabet languages which will allow these languages to be offered by a Victorian school where there is no specific curriculum available.
Understanding the diverse language...
Overview material | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages
Students acquire communication skills in the specific Non-Roman Alphabet language they are learning. They develop understanding about the role of language and culture in communication. Their reflections on language use and language learning are applied in other learning contexts.
Learni...
Overview material | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages
A range of resources to assist with implementing the Victorian Curriculum F – 10 are available. Please visit the following websites to access these resources (links open in a new window):
Includes general advice and information...
Overview material | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages
The curriculum sets out what students are expected to learn and is designed as a continuum of learning. The curriculum is being presented in a scope and sequence chart to support teachers to easily see the progression and assist in planning teaching and learning programs to meet the diverse needs...
Overview material | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages
The Non-Roman Alphabet Languages curriculum recognises that there are different entry points into language learning across F–10, which reflects current language teaching practice.
There are two possible learning sequences:
Overview material | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages
By the end of Level 2, students interact with teachers and peers through action-related talk and play. They introduce themselves and their family and exchange greetings, farewells, and express thanks. They use simple repetitive language when participating in shared activities and simple exchanges...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2
The language is learnt in parallel with English language and literacy. While the learning of the language differs from the learning of English, each supports and enriches the other. The language is used in classroom interactions, routines and activities, supported by the use of materials and resources...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence
By the end of Level 6, students use the spoken and written language being studied to exchange personal information, describe feelings and express preferences. When participating in collaborative activities, transactions and classroom routines, they ask and respond to questions, plan collaboratively...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6
By the end of Level 10, students use the written and spoken language being studied to initiate, sustain and extend formal and informal interactions with teachers, peers and others in a range of settings. They use language spontaneously to respond to others, seek and give advice, contribute ideas...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10
By the end of Level 4, students interact with the teacher and peers to share simple information about aspects of their lives, such as school, home and everyday routines. They use formulaic expressions when participating in classroom routines, collaborative activities and simple transactional exchanges...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4
By the end of Level 8, students use the written and spoken language being studied to initiate and sustain classroom interactions to carry out transactions and to exchange information, ideas, thoughts and feelings about people, objects, places and events. They ask and respond to open-ended questions...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8
Students use the language being studied in the classroom for a widening range of purposes: exchanging information, expressing ideas and feelings, performing role plays, dialogues, and responding to experiences. Social contexts such as families, the neighbourhood, locality and community influence...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence
At this level, students express ideas and feelings, exchange opinions, negotiate relationships and manage shared activities. They use modelled and rehearsed language in familiar and unfamiliar contexts and increasingly generate original and personal language. They create and perform more complex...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence
Students interact with peers and the teacher in a variety of communicative activities where grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation are purposefully integrated. They primarily engage in a variety of listening and viewing activities, and understand familiar stories, songs and poems. Language use...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence
This is a period of language exploration, vocabulary expansion and experimentation. As students develop greater control of language structures and systems, their confidence increases, as does their interest in communicating in a wider range of contexts. They use the language being studied to communicate...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence
By the end of Level 10 students initiate and sustain interactions with peers by sharing opinions and experiences and comparing aspects of teenage life. They interact with others to make decisions and plan events. They ask and respond to questions, clarify understanding and express agreement or...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10
By the end of Level 8, students use the language being studied to describe feelings, express likes and dislikes and exchange information about their personal worlds, including information about themselves, their family, friends and interests. They interact with others in collaborative and classroom...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8
Students listen to, speak, read and write the language being studied in a widening range of interactions for a variety of purposes. They participate in role-plays, discussions, games, hands-on activities and competitions, and are supported to use the language being studied as much as possible....
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence
This is a period of language exploration and vocabulary expansion and experimentation with different modes of communication. Greater control of language structures and systems increases confidence and interest in communicating in a wider range of contexts. Students use the language being studied...
Level description | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence
VCNRC108 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Creating