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• Languages | Indonesian: Structure

  Sequences of learning

  The Indonesian curriculum recognises that there are different entry points into language learning across Foundation–10, which reflects current language teaching practice.

  There are two possible learning sequences:

  • F–10 sequence for students who begin to learn the...

  Overview material | Indonesian

• VCIDC021

  Obtain and share information from peers and texts related to family, home, routines and interests

  Elaborations

  • gathering information about activities of others, such as surveying peers about time spent on activities, for example, Berapa jam menonton televisi/membaca buku/bermain komputer/bermain olahraga/makan/belajar/tidur?
  • compiling information and reporting it to others, for example, making a shared class graph showing popular leisure activities during the year
  • comparing information about activities and practices across cultures, for example, reading, viewing or listening to texts related to aspects of school life such as timetables, canteen menus, extracurricular activities and sports
  • working in groups to obtain and use factual information from texts related to other learning areas, for example, completing a simple science experiment, naming countries and significant land features, or recording distances using geography skills

  VCIDC021 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 3 and 4 | Communicating | Informing

• Languages | Indonesian: Rationale and Aims

  Rationale

  Students acquire communication skills in Indonesian. 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.

  Learning languages broadens students’...

  Overview material | Indonesian

• Languages | Indonesian: Learning in Indonesian

  Indonesian language learning

  Indonesian is a standardised language that is the official language of government, education, business and the media. It has been and continues to be shaped (for example, in terms of lexicon, grammatical structures and idiomatic usage) by other languages, most significantly...

  Overview material | Indonesian

• VCIDC077

  Create parallel texts in Indonesian and in English for a range of purposes and audiences, for the wider community

  Elaborations

  • creating bilingual texts such as video clips with subtitles explaining Australian cultural practices, for example, bushwalking, New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Melbourne Cup
  • providing captions or commentaries to accompany Indonesian texts such as song lyrics, video clips and film extracts, for parents and members of the school community
  • producing public texts such as signs, notices and posters in both Indonesian and English, for the school and wider community, and reflecting on the process of working in both languages

  VCIDC077 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Translating

• Indonesian - F–10 Sequence: Foundation to Level 2 achievement standards

  By the end of Level 2, students interact with teachers and peers through play- and action-related language. They use greetings (Selamat pagi/siang) and respond to instructions through actions (Berdirilah, Masuklah). Students pronounce the vowel sounds, and ch for c. They recognise questions (Apa? Si...

  Level description | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2

• VCIDC039

  Convey information about aspects of language and culture using diagrams, charts, timelines, descriptions and guided reports

  Elaborations

  • presenting factual information related to cultural activities and events of significance, for example, daily routines, celebrations, sporting events and concerts
  • conveying information about activities and environment using a range of text types and modes, for example, a report about an excursion for a school newsletter, a class website, a short documentary about the neighbourhood/region
  • using graphic organisers to convey information in particular ways, for example, to show priorities (list/table), to compare statistics or ideas (Venn diagram), or to highlight frequency (graphs)
  • reporting information (for example, about city and village life) based on own or group research, and supporting the information with photos, illustrations, captions or diagrams

  VCIDC039 | Languages | Indonesian | F–10 Sequence | Levels 5 and 6 | Communicating | Informing

• 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

• 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