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• VCNRU067

  Recognise that the language being studied has evolved, that changes have occurred through the ages, and consider factors that have influenced this change

  Elaborations

  • understanding that there may be different forms of the written language being studied, used in different contexts dating from the ancient world to today
  • recognising that meanings of particular words and expressions can originate from earlier times

  VCNRU067 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Language variation and change

• 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

• VCPSCSE036

  Discuss the range of strategies that could be used to cope with difficult tasks or changing situations

  Elaborations

  • defining resilience and adaptability and give examples of how they are displayed
  • understanding that people experience situations uniquely, that people may react differently to the same situation
  • compiling a list of strategies to guide responses to challenging moments in life

  VCPSCSE036 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Self-Awareness and Management | Development of resilience

• VCPSCSO078

  Respond to others in group situations, playing or working in a small group cooperatively

  Elaborations

  • demonstrating some basic rules of cooperation, for example, sharing and taking turns appropriately
  • cooperating with others when working or playing in groups
  • showing an understanding of sharing with regard to personal belongings, class items and resources

  VCPSCSO078 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Level D | Social Awareness and Management | Collaboration

• Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability: Structure

  The Personal and Social Capability curriculum is organised into two interrelated strands: Self-Awareness and Management and Social Awareness and Management.

  Each strand contains content descriptions that are organised in sub-strands.

  Strands	Self-Awareness and Management	Social Awareness...

  Overview material | Personal and Social Capability

• VCNRC062

  Consider how own biography, including personal experiences, family origins, traditions and beliefs, impact on identity and shape own intercultural experiences

  Elaborations

  • reflecting on the experience of learning and using the language and the role of language and culture in expressing identity, and considering the influence of own background on ways of communicating
  • reflecting on how learning the language may have impacted on own identity and understanding of the world such as an increased awareness of representations in the media of countries where the language is spoken

  VCNRC062 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCPSCSO048

  Acknowledge the importance of empathy and the acceptance of diversity for a cohesive community and reflect on the effectiveness of strategies for being respectful of diversity and human rights

  Elaborations

  • exploring definitions of empathy and using examples to demonstrate understanding of this concept
  • discussing how human rights are expressed across a range of contexts, for example at home, school or workplace, in local or global scenarios
  • analysing the effects of actions that promote human rights and build a respectful cohesive community

  VCPSCSO048 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 9 and 10 | Social Awareness and Management | Relationships and diversity

• VCPSCSO030

  Define and recognise examples of stereotypes, discrimination and prejudice and discuss how they impact on the individual

  Elaborations

  • identifying the terms ‘stereotype’, ‘discrimination’ and ‘prejudice’ and giving examples of these
  • discussing how lack of understanding and respect for diversity can impact on people’s lives
  • presenting students with a range of newspaper articles and asking them to identify examples of stereotypes, discrimination and prejudice and reflect on how these could impact on the individual

  VCPSCSO030 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 5 and 6 | Social Awareness and Management | Relationships and diversity

• VCNRC025

  Translate and interpret words, phrases and sentences used in familiar environments such as school and home, recognising how they may have similar or different meanings to words in English or other known languages

  Elaborations

  • playing matching games with word cards, for example, days of the week, months, seasons or vocabulary associated with weather
  • translating simple sentences, such as requests in the classroom, to understand the gist, noticing how meaning changes when translating into English
  • translating signs or phrases in familiar contexts into English, for example, street signs, addresses, food labels, noting that some signs and symbols are universal, for example, the ‘stop’ sign

  VCNRC025 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Translating

• VCNRU046

  Identify and reproduce, orally and in writing, key features of intonation and pronunciation, experiment with the spelling of common words and apply basic punctuation rules

  Elaborations

  • applying, if applicable, different intonation for statements, questions, exclamations and commands
  • reading simple texts
  • applying and using, if applicable, accent marks
  • experimenting with spelling simple words
  • applying phonic and grammatical knowledge to spell and write unfamiliar words
  • understanding and applying punctuation marks in writing, for example, full stop, comma, exclamation mark, apostrophe, speech marks and question mark

  VCNRU046 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 5 and 6 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCNRU102

  Identify connections between language, culture and communication, recognising how communication styles and practices vary across cultures and how intercultural exchange involves the exchange of meaning as well as words

  Elaborations

  • investigating own personal and community practices to identify connections with the target language and culture, for example, in cooking, sport, music, dance or technology
  • discussing elements of culture and their significance in reflecting values, attitudes and traditions
  • discussing, questioning and explaining understanding of own and other cultures, and considering how attitudes towards diversity and difference affect communication
  • examining culturally specific terms developing appropriate explanations for them and discussing equivalent terms in other languages

  VCNRU102 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCNRU097

  Identify similarities and differences between the phonological and orthographic systems of English and the language being studied

  Elaborations

  • using the language alphabet, making connections between spoken and written forms, and recognising similarities and differences to the English alphabet
  • developing and using pronunciation and reproducing sounds in the target language
  • using the language alphabet for spelling out names and other words
  • developing awareness of the sounds, rhythms and intonation patterns in the language being studied
  • understanding and using punctuation particular to the language

  VCNRU097 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCPSCSE010

  Explain how being prepared to try new things can help identify strategies when faced with unfamiliar or challenging situations

  Elaborations

  • introducing the topics, such as fear, unfamiliar situations, change and challenge, and discussing how these situations make them feel and respond
  • interviewing family members, peers and others about ‘their first day of school,’ or other unfamiliar situations and acknowledging that everyone has fears
  • understanding that giving it a go and trying new things is important and can result in positive experiences and growth, and establishing when this has happened in the past

  VCPSCSE010 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 1 and 2 | Self-Awareness and Management | Development of resilience

• VCNRC055

  Obtain and interpret information from a range of spoken, written, print or digital texts related to topics of interest such as leisure, food and diet, entertainment and special occasions

  Elaborations

  • collecting information from a range of texts, such as advertisements, signs, announcements and recipes, identifying context, purpose and audience
  • comparing information from different texts such as a diary entry, song or invitation, about special occasions, evaluating information and discussing culture specific terms and representations
  • using print and online resources such as dictionaries and grammar references to support understanding of texts
  • summarising information and viewpoints in a range of texts, using tools such as guided note taking
  • listening to, reading and viewing print and digital texts, such as invitations, cards and messages, summarising main ideas and key information and responding to them

  VCNRC055 | Capabilities | Personal and Social Capability | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Informing