Elaboration (7) ACLASFU197
investigating the use and impact of generic digital technology and specific forms of communication by Auslan users, for example, video chat, social media, SMS/texting, and NRS and VRS
Elaboration (7) | ACLASFU197 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Auslan Years 7 and 8
By the end of Year 8, students use Auslan to interact and to exchange information, experiences, interests and opinions with teachers, peers and others. They initiate and maintain conversations and use strategies such as fingerspelling to replace …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLASFU196
Understand that Auslan has evolved and developed through different periods of influence and cultural and societal change[Key concepts: change, evolution, contact, technology; Key processes: identifying, recognising, researching]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLASFU196 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLASFC182
Engage in different processes of collaborative learning, including planning, problem-solving, task completion and evaluation[Key concepts: design, communication, reflection; Key processes: collaborating, designing, creating, presenting, problem-solving, …
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLASFC182 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second 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 F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLASFC184
Collate and analyse information accessed through a variety of signed texts to present an overview or develop a position on issues or interests[Key concepts: perspective, representation; Key processes: collating, analysing, researching, interviewing, evaluating, …
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLASFC184 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLASFC185
Present information on different events or experiences to inform, report, promote, instruct or invite action[Key concepts: action, experience; Key processes: instructing, reporting, persuading, inviting]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLASFC185 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (18) ACLASFU197
analysing ways in which Deaf people design and adapt spaces in cultural ways (‘Deaf space’) in order to use a visual language, for example, by eliminating visual obstacles to signed communication; using circles or semicircles for meeting and learning …
Elaboration (18) | ACLASFU197 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLASFC186
evaluating Deaf performances or art forms that use technology such as camera and lighting techniques to expressive effect, for example performances by Ian Sanborn
Elaboration (2) | ACLASFC186 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (11) ACLASFU197
considering ways that Auslan is evolving due to influences such as globalisation and the capacity for new technology to store, record and share sign languages internationally
Elaboration (11) | ACLASFU197 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (14) ACLASFU197
investigating how new or specialised language associated with domains such as technology, engineering, cooking or fashion are used but not documented in the Deaf community, and how such language impacts on language vitality
Elaboration (14) | ACLASFU197 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLASFC182
preparing for the visit of a member of the Deaf community, discussing how to ensure effective communication between the visitor and deaf and hearing members of the class
Elaboration (3) | ACLASFC182 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLASFC183
adjusting styles of communication according to situation, for example, getting someone’s attention for a non-urgent matter versus an emergency situation
Elaboration (5) | ACLASFC183 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLASFC191
reflecting on general social attitudes and responses to differences in behaviours or communicative styles, such as those that characterise communication in Auslan
Elaboration (5) | ACLASFC191 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACLASFC188
interpreting Auslan phrases and expressions that do not translate literally, identifying similar English expressions and considering possible consequences of lack of equivalence in terms of intercultural communication
Elaboration | ACLASFC188 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (6) ACLASFC188
discussing the fact that some words and expressions cannot be translated and are used in their original form in other languages, and considering the impact of such word or sign borrowing on the style and effect of communication
Elaboration (6) | ACLASFC188 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (7) ACLASFC183
sharing responsibility for providing information and context for a new participant joining a conversation
Elaboration (7) | ACLASFC183 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLASFU195
analysing the effect of a signer’s use of pausing in a description or information report
Elaboration (3) | ACLASFU195 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLASFC183
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
Elaboration (4) | ACLASFC183 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLASFC190
discussing how their upbringing and personal experience impact on assumptions or attitudes that they bring to interactions with people who have different backgrounds or experiences, considering concepts such as communication, personality, family and …
Elaboration (3) | ACLASFC190 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum