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• VCIDC045

  Share experiences of learning and using Indonesian, and comment on aspects that have been accepted or rejected and how this has impacted on own identity

  Elaborations

  • monitoring own development as a learner of Indonesian, for example, recording learning and reflections in blogs, learning log or journal
  • comparing with peers experiences of learning Indonesian, and considering any impact on own identity, for example, noting own reactions when others such as teachers or extended family ask about learning Indonesian
  • creating texts that express their own identity, including their identity as a learner of Indonesian (for example, personal emblem/motto, poster, profile, photo journal, or caricature/self-portrait), and reflecting on how these may be understood from an Indonesian perspective
  • considering how own upbringing and experiences impact on their assumptions in intercultural interactions (for example, notions of leisure and free time, pocket money, backyard with swimming pool), and whether these assumptions have changed in the process of learning Indonesian

  VCIDC045 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCIDC072

  Investigate, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of perspectives in relation to topical issues and concepts from a range of learning areas

  Elaborations

  • comparing and evaluating a range of perspectives on topics such as sport, health, music and religion, and considering why people may hold different perspectives
  • obtaining information in order to debate issues of interest such as the environment, expectations of teenagers, and the generation gap, and cultural practices such as marriage or rites of passage, using persuasive or evaluative language, for example, Saya percaya…, Ini pasti berguna bagi…, mau tidak mau…
  • investigating aspects of Indonesian culture to choose a particular course of action, for example, determining a suitable placement for an Indonesian exchange student, a suitable menu for a group of Indonesian visitors, or an appropriate time of year to visit Indonesia
  • distinguishing between fact and opinion in texts such as articles and reports, and using critical literacy skills to recognise bias, for example, identifying the author, audience and purpose of the text
  • researching a concept or issue, including those drawn from other learning areas such as art, history, science, geography or health
  • identifying and evaluating ways in which values shape content and language in texts such as announcements, surveys, interviews, documentaries, recipes, advertisements, web pages or magazines
  • listening to, viewing and reading texts such as interviews, documentaries and speeches to obtain and synthesise information and use it in new forms, for example, creating a profile of a famous person from an interview

  VCIDC072 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCIDC096

  Participate in learning and using Indonesian, noticing how aspects of identity such as family background, age, school and interests impact on intercultural exchange

  Elaborations

  • interacting with Indonesian peers, considering own reactions to topics raised that may not usually be discussed in own culture, for example, religious beliefs (Kamu beragama apa?)
  • comparing aspects of identity that may be important across cultures, such as island, ethnic group, language, religion, age, gender, and position in family, for example, Nama saya Wayan. Saya dari Bali. Saya orang Hindu. Saya berbahasa Bali dan Indonesia
  • creating texts such as a profile, montage or avatar, choosing what aspects to reveal to different people in another cultural context, for example, nama saya Emily; Saya dari Broome, Australia; Saya siswa sekolah menengah
  • sharing reactions to intercultural experiences, noting how own background, age and interests may contribute to stereotypes or assumptions that impact on the experience

  VCIDC096 | Languages | Indonesian | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCJAC009

  Create simple bilingual texts and resources such as learning support materials, menus, brochures, signs, digital presentations, displays and captions

  Elaborations

  • creating written or digital bilingual resources to support their language learning, such as captions for photo stories or displays, glossaries or personal Japanese–English dictionaries, with examples and explanations of terms or expressions that have cultural associations
  • preparing bilingual captions for texts such as a newsletter item for the school community or for Japanese-speaking peers, exploring how to convey specific ideas in two different languages
  • interpreting aspects of spoken Japanese texts for others, for example, providing an English commentary on a Japanese item at a class, school or community event, assembly or parent evening, explaining culturally significant expressions and gestures
  • creating bilingual menus, signs or brochures for the school or local community, such as information about caring for the environment or school resources

  VCJAC009 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• VCJAC154

  Reflect on the experience of learning and using Japanese, and identify how language reflects cultural practices and norms

  Elaborations

  • identifying frequently used Japanese phrases and behaviours in everyday social exchanges that reflect cultural traditions or values that appear different to their own, for example, おてがみ　ありがとう　ございます。いらっしゃいませ。
  • comparing their own and one another’s reactions to the experience of learning Japanese, and considering whether their attitudes or understandings have changed in relation to cultural diversity and intercultural experience
  • reflecting on the experience of using Japanese language, gestures and body language, and considering how their responses reflect their own attitudes and experience
  • noticing aspects of communication and cultural expression represented in Japanese stories, songs or audio/visual media, responding to teacher prompts such as ‘What do you see?’ ‘What do you notice about …?’ ‘Why do you think …?’ ‘How is this similar/different to …?’

  VCJAC154 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCJAC148

  Gather, classify and compare information from a range of sources related to concepts from other learning areas

  Elaborations

  • surveying and compiling information about young people’s interests and preferences in different contexts, such as favourite activities, television and websites, preferred means of transport or communication, or leisure activities at different times of the year, and presenting findings in formats such as flow charts, graphs, diagrams or oral presentations, for example, ぜんぶ　で　二十人　です。六人　は　ゲーム　が　すき　です。
  • extracting key points from a range of spoken, written or digital texts on topics such as healthy eating, school lunches, or home or school routines, discussing findings and comparing opinions, for example, 日本人　は　がっこう　で　そうじ　を　します。オーストラリア人　は　そうじ　を　しません。
  • identifying points of information in texts such as advertisements, conversations, brochures or announcements, and representing them in different formats, such as charts, concept maps, skits or digital presentations
  • viewing video clips or reading simple texts containing social interactions such as exchanges between parents and children or customers and shop assistants, identifying and recording new words and expressions for use in their own language production
  • identifying words, expressions and behaviours associated with important Japanese cultural activities or events, and comparing them with equivalent Australian expressions or behaviours, for example, locating あけまして　おめでとう　ございます on a New Year’s card (年(ねん)賀(が)状(じょう))

  VCJAC148 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• VCJAC010

  Reflect on the experience of learning and using Japanese in different contexts, commenting on similarities to and differences from their own usual language use and behaviour

  Elaborations

  • adopting Japanese ways of communicating that reflect cultural values and practices such as the expression of respect or familiarity, for example, 母(はは)、ママ and お母(かあ)さん、～さん and ～せんせい
  • describing and demonstrating differences in ways of showing consideration for others in Japanese, for example, using particular terms of address, register and body language in greetings, such asおはよう。 versus おはようございます。、 or forms of respect or apology when entering a classroom しつれいします。、 at mealtimes いただきます。or when interrupting someoneすみません。
  • reflecting on aspects of the experience of using Japanese that highlight intercultural differences relating to social and communicative behaviours, for example, the use of personal space and body language, and ways of accepting or refusing an offer
  • observing live or recorded interactions in different Japanese-language contexts, identifying aspects that they find confusing or surprising, for example, gestures (おじぎ), levels of politeness, ways of requesting, thanking or greeting, or the exchange of business cards, and comparing to own cultural forms of expression and social interaction
  • developing language for expressing personal reactions to and feelings about intercultural experience, for example, いいですね。 あれ？ へえ すごい！びっくりした！すみません。
  • noticing that a focus on ‘self’ is avoided in Japanese by the minimal use of the pronoun ‘I’ in interactions

  VCJAC010 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCJAC153

  Create bilingual texts and learning resources such as displays, websites, posters, picture books, games, word banks and menus

  Elaborations

  • creating shared bilingual learning resources such as print or digital word banks or glossaries of Japanese and English expressions used in formal and informal everyday interactions
  • performing a role-play or skit for an audience, using Japanese for the performance and English for supporting explanations
  • using dictionaries and electronic translation tools to compose bilingual texts such as captions, menus, posters or invitations, comparing results and identifying how bilingual texts support intercultural communication
  • creating bilingual texts for the classroom or school community, for example, invitations to attend class or school assembly performances, posters advertising Languages Day

  VCJAC153 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Translating

• VCJAC021

  Develop classroom language to participate in interactions such as clarifying, apologising, showing appreciation, complimenting, and reflecting on their learning experiences

  Elaborations

  • interacting in classroom routines using appropriate language to apologise, for example, すみません、しゅくだいをわすれました。、 to request clarification, for example, テストは何日(なんにち)ですか。ゆっくり言ってください。、 and to ask and respond to questions, for example, ～は英語(えいご)で何ですか。この漢(かん)字(じ)はどう読(よ)みますか。
  • further developing metalanguage to communicate about language and about their experience of learning Japanese, using Japanese for terms such as verbs (どうし), adjectives (けいようし) and nouns (めいし)
  • enquiring about and describing the location of classroom items and materials by using appropriate prepositions, for example, げんこうようしはどこにありますか。テーブルの上(うえ)にあります。学校の左(ひだり)にあります 。
  • participating in class discussion by eliciting or offering opinions, for example, どうおもいますか。つまらないです 。、 and by asking questions or making suggestions, for example, つぎはだれですか。 いっしょにしましょうか。
  • discussing their language-learning experience, for example, 日本語はやさしいですね。かんじはむずかしいです。でも、おもしろいです。
  • showing appreciation and complimenting one another, for example, よくできました。うたがじょうずですね。

  VCJAC021 | Languages | Japanese | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCJAU120

  Recognise sounds and rhythms of spoken Japanese, and learn how sounds are produced and represented in the three different scripts

  Elaborations

  • recognising the concept of the basic unit of sound in Japanese (‘mora’: モーラ or 拍(はく)), for example, いいえ has three moras
  • understanding that the independent nasal sound ‘n’ (ん) has a mora of its own, for example, こんにちは
  • understanding that when pronouncing Japanese it is important to keep the length of each mora even
  • noticing that statements and questions have different intonation patterns

  VCJAU120 | Languages | Japanese | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Systems of language

• VCKOC123

  Create labels, captions or short statements in Korean and English for the immediate learning environment and for familiar objects or images

  Elaborations

  • creating a bilingual picture dictionary for their classroom use
  • matching Korean and English texts, for example, name tags of friends in Korean and English
  • creating bilingual captions in Korean and English for a photographic display using digital technologies to show parents or others about a class event or experience such as sports day, school camp or pets day

  VCKOC123 | Languages | Korean | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Translating

• VCKOC182

  Create spoken, written or multimodal texts that reflect significant experiences related to the experience of learning Korean language and culture

  Elaborations

  • mapping their own linguistic and cultural profiles, for example, by creating a chart/timeline/webprofile to highlight formative elements such as family languages, key relationships and intercultural experiences
  • describing their significant past encounters with Korean language and culture involving people, places and events, and the influence these encounters have had in shaping own identity, recording their experiences by, for example, keeping a digital/online journal in blogs or wikis
  • reflecting on own identity, relating it to own past experience involving Korean language and culture,and considering how others’ experience impacts on their identity
  • sharing and comparing, face-to-face and online, cultural and intercultural experiences and language capabilities, and exchanging views on the benefits of speaking more than one language, such as having a larger vocabulary to draw on, new insights and perspectives, and opportunities for new experiences

  VCKOC182 | Languages | Korean | F–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCLVU150

  Recognise that learning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages can provide language revival benefits to communities

  Elaborations

  • understanding that language is communally owned and therefore owners must be consulted regarding any use of it, including learning it in school
  • identifying and engaging with local identities/personalities/people who are involved in language revival efforts
  • considering why learning an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language is important in Australia

  VCLVU150 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Role of language building

• VCLVU192

  Understand and apply cultural norms, skills and protocols associated with learning, using and researching Aboriginal languages

  Elaborations

  • using culturally appropriate protocols when engaging with and learning from Aboriginal peoples and communities
  • acknowledging cultural and intellectual property rights and copyright over language work, including song holders, story keepers, language informers, composers and choreographers

  VCLVU192 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Levels 7 to 10 | Understanding | Language awareness

• VCLVU148

  Understand that language belongs to communities, and that language learning requires the application of respectful and appropriate behaviour

  Elaborations

  • understanding that each Aboriginal language is recognised as belonging to a group of people who are the language owners or custodians
  • demonstrating and applying respectful and appropriate behaviours, including appropriate language forms, in the presence of visiting respected community members and during visits to important sites
  • understanding the purpose of Welcomes to Country/Acknowledgements of Country, and talking about their experiences of participating in Welcomes and Acknowledgements, for example, at school, sporting events, festivities

  VCLVU148 | Languages | Victorian Aboriginal Languages | Foundation to Level 2 | Understanding | Language awareness

• VCNRC009

  Create simple print or digital texts in the language and English, such as captions and labels, for the immediate learning environment

  Elaborations

  • making and displaying labels or captions in the language being studied for common objects in the classroom
  • compiling and displaying illustrated picture or digital dictionaries
  • matching words in English and the language, for example, name tags, by playing games such as memory or snap

  VCNRC009 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Translating

• VCRAC072

  Investigate, synthesise and evaluate information from a range of perspectives in relation to topical issues and concepts from a range of learning areas

  Elaborations

  • comparing and evaluating a range of perspectives on topics such as sport, health, music and religion, and considering why people may hold different perspectives
  • obtaining information in order to debate issues of interest such as the environment, expectations of teenagers and the generation gap, and cultural practices such as marriage or rites of passage, using persuasive or evaluative language
  • investigating aspects of the culture/s studied to choose a particular course of action, for example, determining a suitable placement for an exchange student, a suitable menu for a group of visitors who speak the language or an appropriate time of year to visit a region where the language is spoken
  • distinguishing between fact and opinion in texts such as articles and reports, and using critical literacy skills to recognise bias, for example, identifying the author, audience and purpose of the text
  • researching a concept or issue, including those drawn from other curriculum areas
  • identifying and evaluating ways in which values shape content and language in texts such as announcements, surveys, interviews, documentaries, recipes, advertisements, web pages or magazines
  • listening to, viewing and reading texts such as interviews, documentaries and speeches to obtain and synthesise information and use it in new forms, for example, creating a profile of a famous person from an interview

  VCRAC072 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Informing

• VCRAC096

  Participate in learning and using the language, noticing how aspects of identity such as family background, age, school and interests impact on intercultural exchange

  Elaborations

  • interacting with peers, considering own reactions to topics raised that may not usually be discussed in own culture, for example, religious beliefs
  • comparing aspects of identity that may be important across cultures such as, ethnic group, language, religion, age, gender, and position in family
  • creating texts such as a profile, montage or avatar, choosing what aspects to reveal to different people in another cultural context
  • sharing reactions to intercultural experiences, noting how own background, age and interests may contribute to stereotypes or assumptions that impact on the experience

  VCRAC096 | Languages | Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCTRC104

  Participate in individual and collaborative projects and learning experiences that involve brainstorming, negotiating, transacting, problem-solving and action

  Elaborations

  • reaching negotiated decisions by making suggestions, discussing ideas, justifying opinions and reaching agreement, for example, Nasıl bir yöntem izleyelim? Bence bu yöntemi izlersek daha uygun, Sen nasıl uygun görürsen
  • designing resources such as web posts, information leaflets or segments for a local radio station to promote community action on a social or environmental issue, for example, zorbalık, kadın-erkek eşitliği, teknoloji bağımlılığı, Avustralya’da Türkçe’yi yaşatmak
  • sharing responsibilities for filming and editing a short documentary that presents aspects of shared cultural experiences, for example, family migration stories, shopping at Turkish markets, participating in a henna ceremony
  • setting up and maintaining a shared blog to support contact and information exchange between themselves and young Turkish speakers in different contexts
  • participating in transactions that involve negotiation, for example, bidding in a class auction or voting on the allocation of learning resources, using language associated with exchange and evaluation, such as Var mı artıran? Satıyorum, satıyorum sattım! Biraz indirim yapar mısınız? Bence bu kadar etmez
  • participating in virtual excursions to famous cultural sites or exhibitions, such as Gelibolu, Anıtkabir, Topkapı Sarayı, sharing responsibility for individual elements of a multimodal report on the experience

  VCTRC104 | Languages | Turkish | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCTRC043

  Create bilingual texts such as websites, posters, class journals and menus to support their own learning and to assist interactions with non-Turkish speakers

  Elaborations

  • creating bilingual texts such as invitations to performances, newsletters, cartoons or menus, reflecting on how different meanings are communicated in different languages
  • designing a menu for a Turkish meal which includes footnotes in English to explain characteristics and ingredients of unfamiliar dishes such as imambayıldı, Alinazik, mücver, hünkarbeğendi
  • creating bilingual brochures, digital presentations or posters to promote community events, providing English translations for key words, expressions and items of information
  • designing and co-maintaining a bilingual website with a sister school or contact group of young English learners in a Turkish-speaking community elsewhere
  • contributing to a shared class journal that records significant learning experiences and events in both Turkish and English

  VCTRC043 | Languages | Turkish | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Translating