Foundation to Year 2 Auslan
The nature of the learners Children enter the early years of schooling with established communication in one or more languages and Auslan will be learnt as an additional language. Cognitive and social development at this stage is exploratory and egocentric; …
Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (8) ACLASFC129
using visual applause to show enjoyment of entertainment or commendation
Elaboration (8) | ACLASFC129 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLASFU161
identifying how deaf people modify space to maximise visual attention, such as adjusting seating or removing visual obstacles
Elaboration (1) | ACLASFU161 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLASFU192
recognising that signed languages involve more iconicity because they are visual not auditory, with most referents having visual features
Elaboration (3) | ACLASFU192 | Content Descriptions | Years 7 and 8 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLASFC209
reflecting on the experience of communicating in a visual world and on challenges they have experienced in relying on visual cues
Elaboration (5) | ACLASFC209 | Content Descriptions | Years 9 and 10 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLASFC131
reporting aspects of their daily routines using modelled signs and visual prompts
Elaboration (4) | ACLASFC131 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (5) ACLASFC150
drawing a personal interpretation of a ‘visual vernacular’ description of a character’s appearance
Elaboration (5) | ACLASFC150 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLASFC169
using ‘visual vernacular’ to create a humorous skit for a younger group of Auslan learners
Elaboration (3) | ACLASFC169 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLASFU161
exploring different expressions for gaining attention or signalling enjoyment, such as tapping, waving, stomping or using visual applause, and their suitability for visual language users
Elaboration (2) | ACLASFU161 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLASFC129
Develop interaction and communication skills for participation in regular class routines and activities[Key concepts: fingerspelling, attention, signing space, visual communication; Key processes: interacting, signing, recognising, gaining attention]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLASFC129 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLASFC133
Express imaginative ideas and visual thinking through the use of familiar signs, mime and gestures, with a focus on emotions, appearance and actions[Key concepts: imagination, emotion, expression; Key processes: re-enacting, depicting, creating]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLASFC133 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLASFC149
Present information associated with their home, school and community activities and routines, using signed descriptions and visual prompts[Key concepts: recount, description, sequence; Key processes: presenting, demonstrating, recounting]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLASFC149 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
ACLASFC151
Create simple texts that demonstrate imagination and playfulness, using familiar signs, gestures, modelled language and visual supports[Key concepts: play, imagination, character; Key processes: creating, performing, retelling]
Elaborations ScOT Terms
ACLASFC151 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Achievement Standard Auslan Years 3 and 4
By the end of Year 4, students participate in classroom routines and structured interactions with teachers and peers. They communicate about daily routines, interests and pastimes; recount personal experiences and classroom events; and describe people, …
Achievement Standard | Achievement Standards | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (7) ACLASFC129
positioning seating to keep visual communication clear or sitting across from/opposite signers when communicating
Elaboration (7) | ACLASFC129 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLASFU144
recognising the importance of facial expression, eye gaze and NMFs in conveying information in a visual-gestural language and culture
Elaboration (4) | ACLASFU144 | Content Descriptions | Foundation to Year 2 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACLASFC149
presenting routine class information, such as weather reports or daily schedules, using visual prompts and signed descriptions
Elaboration (1) | ACLASFC149 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (4) ACLASFC151
using a ‘visual vernacular’ description to create an imaginary character, incorporating physical attributes and personality traits
Elaboration (4) | ACLASFC151 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (2) ACLASFC155
reflecting on similarities and differences in communication that reflect culture, such as visual ways of being among deaf people and ways of sharing storytelling or jokes
Elaboration (2) | ACLASFC155 | Content Descriptions | Years 3 and 4 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (3) ACLASFC167
presenting information using visual support to engage the interest of the wider school community in a selected Deaf organisation or community activity
Elaboration (3) | ACLASFC167 | Content Descriptions | Years 5 and 6 | Years F–10 Sequence | Second Language Learner Pathway | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum