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• Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Learning in Non-Roman Alphabet Languages

  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. 

  Diversity of language students

  Understanding the diverse language...

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• VCNRC094

  Create bilingual texts and resources to support their own learning

  Elaborations

  • creating bilingual resources for language learning, such as word banks, glossaries, digital resources, charts or a personal translation dictionary, with examples and explanations of language use
  • using dictionaries and electronic translation tools to create bilingual texts, such as posters, maps, menus and schedules, making decisions about language use that is appropriate for the audience
  • creating bilingual resources, such as picture dictionaries or photo stories with bilingual captions and labels, for example, recreating a scene from a country where the language is spoken, depicting roads, shops, products and services
  • creating bilingual signs and notices for the school
  • developing strategies to support understanding of language that cannot be directly translated, for example, in the use of actions and gestures

  VCNRC094 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Translating

• 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

• VCNRU114

  Recognise and reproduce sound-letter relationships and combinations in the language being learned in spoken and written forms and key features of pronunciation, rhythm and stress

  Elaborations

  • recognising the differences in tone and rhythm
  • recognising and reproducing rhythms in more complex sentences, using pausing and intonation
  • understanding the role of pronunciation, rhythm and pace in creating effects and relationships in oral texts, such as songs, stories, poems and conversations
  • identifying differences in sounds and using them appropriately when writing
  • experimenting with pronunciation rules and intonation collaboratively with peers

  VCNRU114 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Systems of language

• Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Rationale and Aims

  Rationale

  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...

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• Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Scope and Sequence

  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...

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• Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Structure

  Sequences of learning

  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:

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

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• Non-Roman Alphabet Languages - F–10 Sequence: Foundation to Level 2 description

  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

• VCNRC088

  Interact in class routines and exchanges by asking and responding to questions, following instructions and seeking help and permission

  Elaborations

  • asking and responding to questions relating to the learning environment
  • interacting in classroom routines by following instructions
  • using formulaic language to ask permission
  • responding to questions

  VCNRC088 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• Non-Roman Alphabet Languages - 7–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 description

  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

• Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages: Resources

  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):

  • Victorian Curriculum F – 10 Resources and Support (VCAA)

  Includes general advice and information...

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• Non-Roman Alphabet Languages - F–10 Sequence: Levels 3 and 4 description

  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

• Non-Roman Alphabet Languages - F–10 Sequence: Levels 9 and 10 description

  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

• VCNRC087

  Participate in collaborative activities, such as performances and presentations, that involve planning and making arrangements

  Elaborations

  • using language to participate with others in everyday activities, for example, ordering at a restaurant, shopping at a bakery, using public transport, or meeting at the movies
  • participating in role plays relating to making arrangements
  • collaborating with peers to present a birthday celebration song to a class mate
  • creating presentations or performances for family, friends or school community to showcase target language learning
  • accepting or declining an invitation

  VCNRC087 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Socialising

• VCNRC096

  Recognise their own and others’ ways of expressing identity, reflecting on the relationship between language, culture and identity

  Elaborations

  • monitoring own development as a speaker of the language and exploring the relationship between identity, culture and language in relation to learning and using the language
  • recognising and exploring how identity is expressed through languages spoken by people in various cultural contexts, including languages spoken by classmates and family or community members
  • participating in cultural experiences, such as going to a concert or attending a function, and reflecting on cultural similarities and differences in own language and the language being studied and behaviours
  • reflecting on language choices used by speakers of the language and considering when and how to use these in own communication

  VCNRC096 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 7 and 8 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRU119

  Explain how meanings may vary according to cultural assumptions and perspectives that people bring to interactions and experiences, recognising that such variations impact on intercultural communication

  Elaborations

  • examining existing generalisations relating to different cultures, such as in the classroom or local community, and discussing the variability of reality
  • reflecting on the impact of own values and cultural practices on intercultural experiences, and understanding the importance of mutual and self-respect
  • considering how the experience of learning a new language has impacted on awareness of own communicative behaviours and how these may be interpreted by others
  • appreciating that language use can reflect and express cultural identity, that many languages exist in Australia and in countries where the language is spoken and that many people are bilingual or multilingual and value this as part of their identity

  VCNRU119 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Understanding | Role of language and culture

• VCNRC113

  Consider how cultural identity influences interactions in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts such as Australia

  Elaborations

  • developing an understanding of contemporary life in diverse communities who speak the language being studied, for example, through viewing excerpts from films, and reflecting on similarities and differences to own lifestyle
  • preparing a family tree with information such as languages spoken by family members, significant places/countries, and reflecting on how background can shape identity
  • exploring how cultural identity is manifested in Australian and communities that speak the language being studied, for example, through family occasions, community events and festivals, reflecting on the importance of shared understanding
  • reflecting on the experience of learning and using the language, considering how it may add a further dimension to own sense of identity

  VCNRC113 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | 7–10 Sequence | Levels 9 and 10 | Communicating | Reflecting

• VCNRC011

  Describe aspects of self, such as family, school/class and language/s, recognising how these are part of one’s identity

  Elaborations

  • identifying self as belonging to family, class or peer groups and representing these relationships through drawing pictures or adding captions to photos
  • identifying languages they speak or are learning or with which they are familiar and stating with whom they speak these languages
  • recognising own use of words, expressions or behaviours that make them who they are, such as words from different languages, ways of celebrating or talking that may not be familiar to other people
  • identifying how cultural symbols reflect identity, such as flags of countries, national costumes, famous buildings and treasures, national emblems, sporting emblems/jerseys, and reflecting on own identity

  VCNRC011 | Languages | Non-Roman Alphabet Languages | F–10 Sequence | Foundation to Level 2 | Communicating | Reflecting