VCASFC183
Participate in extended interactions by explaining and clarifying answers, responding to others’ contributions, asking follow-up questions and observing protocols in and beyond the classroom
Elaborations
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contributing to discussion and debate by expressing opinions, responding to others’ perspectives and using reflective language, such as:
NEVER THOUGHT YEAH-RIGHT
Oh yeah, I hadn’t thought of that before.
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responding to signed class and school announcements with more elaborated responses, for example:
YES I CAN COME-TO-YOU HELP BUT CAN-NOT THURS
Yes, I can help you with that, but not on Thursday.
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commenting on information provided by others to indicate or to clarify understanding, for example:
NOD INTERESTING
Mmm, interesting.
TRUE WHAT ABOUT…?
True, but what about …?
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extending discussion or debate by asking follow-up questions, clarifying their own contributions or suggesting relevant comparisons
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organising standing or seated positions and ‘signing space’ when talking to one or more people, and adjusting the physical environment to be well-lit and without glare to enable effective communication
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adjusting styles of communication according to situation, for example, getting someone’s attention for a non-urgent matter versus an emergency situation
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investigating appropriate ways to join or take leave of a group interacting in Auslan and following appropriate protocols in interpreting situations outside the classroom, for example in the playground
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sharing responsibility for providing information and context for a new participant joining a conversation
VCASFC183 | Languages | Auslan | Second Language Learner | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising