Elaboration (3) ACLASFU107

investigating the use of digital technology/communication by Auslan users, for example, social media, SMS/texting and NRS and VRS, discussing how these modes of communication impact on accessibility and communication for members of the Deaf community

Elaboration (3) | ACLASFU107 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFC091

Interact with peers and teachers to exchange information about self, family, friends and interests, describe people and objects and express some feelings and preferences[Key concepts: interaction, communication, introduction, description; Key processes: …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFC091 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Years 7 and 8 Auslan

The nature of the learners The transition to secondary schooling involves social and academic demands that coincide with a period of maturational and physical change. Learners are adjusting to a new school culture with sharper divisions between curriculum …

Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Achievement Standard Auslan Years 7 and 8

By the end of Year 8, students interact with the teaching team, class visitors and each other to share information about themselves, their families, friends, routines, pastimes and experiences. They refer to family members and classmates using …

Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFC094

Locate specific points of information from signed texts about familiar topics and use the information in new ways[Key concepts: information, topics, directions; Key processes: identifying, responding, following directions]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFC094 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFC093

Develop communication and interaction skills such as asking and responding to simple questions and statements and following protocols for participation in Auslan classes and engaging with the Deaf community[Key concepts: protocol, greeting, signing space, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFC093 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFU107

Develop awareness of the sociocultural context, nature and status of Auslan and of the Deaf community in Australia and the impact of this on language change[Key concepts: communication, transmission, accessibility, language vitality; Key processes: identifying, …

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFU107 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

ACLASFC095

Present factual information about familiar topics using signs that have been modelled[Key concepts: description, procedure, recount; Key processes: describing, demonstrating, recounting, reporting]

Elaborations ScOT Terms

ACLASFC095 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLASFU108

identifying the importance of signing space and proxemics in Auslan, particularly in relation to a person passing between two signers, or the positioning of communication partners

Elaboration (6) | ACLASFU108 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (4) ACLASFC092

participating in barrier games and other information-gap activities

Elaboration (4) | ACLASFC092 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (2) ACLASFC094

gathering information from peers about topics such as family members or favourite foods

Elaboration (2) | ACLASFC094 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLASFC100

discussing visual ways of being, including interacting, transmitting and receiving information and behaving according to Deaf cultural values, and how these influence group learning and information sharing among Deaf people

Elaboration (6) | ACLASFC100 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration ACLASFC094

responding to signed information such as class messages or short introductions, for example, by identifying names, numbers or times

Elaboration | ACLASFC094 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLASFC094

identifying and applying specific information in signed texts using visual pictures and props to complete guided tasks such as craft activities

Elaboration (1) | ACLASFC094 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLASFC094

identifying information in simple texts that relate to properties such as colour, size, shape or amount, for example when interacting with materials and concrete objects

Elaboration (3) | ACLASFC094 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (6) ACLASFC094

watching short Auslan texts about topics such as hobbies or sports, recording key points of information using tables or graphic organisers

Elaboration (6) | ACLASFC094 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLASFU105

looking at short recounts or narratives in Auslan and identifying information necessary to communicate with others such as who was involved or when and where the event happened

Elaboration (1) | ACLASFU105 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (3) ACLASFU108

recognising the importance of facial expression, eye gaze and non-manual features in conveying information in a visual-gestural language and culture

Elaboration (3) | ACLASFU108 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (1) ACLASFU108

appreciating that culture and cultural difference means that people may value different things or live differently, noticing observable examples of ‘difference’, such as ways of greeting (bowing versus shaking hands) or conveying information (through …

Elaboration (1) | ACLASFU108 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Elaboration (7) ACLASFU108

recognising that shared experiences shape cultural values in Auslan and in other cultures, for example, the experience of deaf children being excluded from family and social discourse during dinner table conversations or social events gives rise to the …

Elaboration (7) | ACLASFU108 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years 7–10 (Year 7 Entry) Sequence | First Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum