Title: Languages Beginners Syllabuses
1Languages Beginners Syllabuses
2Languages Beginners SyllabusesBackground
- Syllabuses 2 documents
- Research and review
- Wide consultation
- Draft Framework
- Draft syllabuses
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3Languages Beginners Syllabuses
- Revised syllabuses 2006
- HSC Program of Study
- standards-referenced framework
- Key Competencies
- Implementation
- - Preliminary 2007
- - HSC 2008
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4Languages Beginners Syllabuses
- Target learners
- Eligibility
- - no more than100 hours study of Language
K-10 - - speakers of dialects of Language not
eligible - - documentation required
- (ACE Manual 8.2.2.3)
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5Languages Beginners Syllabuses
- Overview of the syllabuses
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6The language to be studied
- - modern standard version
- - awareness of different levels (formal,
informal) -
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7Rationale
- General
- Language-specific
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8Aim
- - skills in effective communication
- - knowledge of the nature of language
- - understanding of the interdependence of
language and culture
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9- Aim
- Communicative
- Linguistic
- Intercultural
10- Communicative
- Linguistic
- Intercultural
11- Objective 1 Interacting
- Outcomes
- 1.1 establishes and maintains communication in
Language - 1.2 manipulates linguistic structures to express
ideas effectively in Language - 1.3 sequences ideas and information
- 1.4 applies knowledge of the culture of
Language-speaking communities to interact
appropriately
12- Objective 1 Interacting
- Learn about/to statements
the importance of listening for key words to assist understanding listen for meaning
the importance of reading for key words to assist understanding read for meaning
links in communication use strategies to initiate, maintain and conclude an interaction
the purpose and context of communication select and incorporate particular vocabulary and structures to achieve specific communication goals
register in language use interact with reference to context, purpose and audience
responding to factual and open-ended questions maintain an interaction by responding to and asking questions and sharing information
ways to support effective interaction use appropriate language features to enhance communication
the logical sequencing of ideas structure information and ideas coherently
formal and informal language, and when and where it is used apply appropriate social conventions in formal and informal contexts
sociolinguistic conventions relating to everyday activities use language and/or behaviour appropriate to social context
13- Chinese and Japanese script
- additional Learn about/to statements across
outcomes for - Objective 2, Understanding texts
- Objective 3, Producing texts
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14Languages Beginners Syllabuses
- Activity 1
- - mapping links between the syllabus Aim,
Objectives, - Outcomes and Content
- - skills in effective communication
- - knowledge of the nature of language
- - understanding of the interdependence of
language and culture
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15Prescribed topics
The personal world The Language-speaking communities
Family life, home and neighbourhood People, places and communities Education and work Friends, recreation and pastimes Holidays, travel and tourism Future plans and aspirations Family life, home and neighbourhood People, places and communities Education and work Friends, recreation and pastimes Holidays, travel and tourism Future plans and aspirations
16Texts
- prescribed for productive use in external written
examination - Article
- Diary/journal entry
- Email
- Informal letter
- Message
- Note
- Postcard
- Script of a talk
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17 Texts
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- Texts for receptive use are not prescribed
- Activity 2 brainstorming to identify
possible texts
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18Prescriptions
- Vocabulary not prescribed
- Characters prescribed
- www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
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19Prescribed characters
- Boards website
- www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
- Chinese - alphabetical order
- A ?
- B ? ? ?
- Japanese - categories
- Adjectives
- ? ? ? ?
- Body/health
- ? ? ? ?
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20Dictionaries
- - to enhance learning
- - for use in HSC external exams
- - suitable editions
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21Grammar
- - supports language acquisition
- - recognition and/or use
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22- Activity 3
- Discussion
- - comparing the content of the existing and
revised syllabuses - Whats the same?
- Whats different?
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23Internal Assessment
- Preliminary
- currently no components and weightings
- new components and weightings syllabus Section
9.5 -
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24Internal Assessmentsuggested weightings for
Preliminary
Component Weighting
Listening 35
Reading 35
Speaking 15
Writing 15
25Internal Assessment
- HSC
- Existing syllabuses vary widely in components and
weightings - New components and weightings syllabus Section
9.5 -
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26Internal Assessmentmandatory weightings for HSC
Component Weighting
Listening 30
Reading 30
Speaking 20
Writing 20
27Internal AssessmentPreliminary and HSC
Component Objective
Listening 1 Interacting 2 Understanding texts
Reading 1 Interacting 2 Understanding texts
Speaking 1 Interacting 3 Producing texts
Writing 1 Interacting 3 Producing texts
28Internal Assessment HSC course
Components
Listening
Reading
Speaking
Writing
29Internal Assessment HSC course
- How are components
- combined in a task?
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Components
Listening
Reading
Speaking
Writing
30Sample assessment task
- Students listen to an interview with a famous
pop star from country. They then write an
article about this pop star for their class
newsletter. -
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31Sample assessment task
- Students listen to an interview with a famous
pop star from country and answer comprehension
questions in English or Language. They then
write an article about this pop star for their
class newsletter. -
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32External Assessment
- Oral examination
- Written examination
- Section 1 Listening
- Section II Reading
- Section III Writing in Language
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33External AssessmentOral examination
- 20 marks
- Objective 1 Interacting
- Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
- General conversation with examiner 5 minutes
- Prescribed topics - candidates personal world
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34External AssessmentWritten examination
- Section 1 Listening
- 30 marks
- Objective 2 Understanding texts
- Outcomes 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
- 9-12 texts in Language
- Questions in English
- Responses in English
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35External AssessmentWritten examination
- Section 2 Reading
- 30 marks
- Objective 2 Understanding texts
- Outcomes 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
- 4-5 texts in Language
- Questions in English
- Responses in English
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36External AssessmentWritten examination
- Section 3 Writing in Language
- 20 marks
- Objective 1 Interacting
- Objective 3 Producing texts
- Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
- Part A 10 marks
- 2 tasks
- Part B 10 marks
- extended response
- 2 choices
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37Internal and External Assessment
- Changes in weightings
- changes in programming
- changes in assessment
- Activity 5
- Comparing existing and new assessment
requirements. - Whats the same? Whats different?
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38Languages Beginners Syllabuses
- Support for implementation
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39Support for implementation
- Board of Studies NSW
- Support document
- Advice on programming and assessment
- collaboration with DET, AIS, CEC
- Specimen paper packages
- Prescribed characters
- Suggested resources
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- www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au
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40Support for implementation - DET
- Curriculum K-12 Directorate
- Generic workshops 2006
- Sample units of work and assessment tasks a
DET/AIS project - Language-specific workshops in 2007
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41Languages Beginners Syllabuses
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42Advice on Programming
- Scope and Sequence Plan
- - prescribed topics
- - order, timing of topics
- - students prior knowledge and interests
- - resources
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43Sample Scope and Sequence Plan - Preliminary Course Outcomes Topic 1
A student Family life, home and neighbourhood ( hours)
1.1 establishes and maintains communication in Language ?
1.2 manipulates linguistic structures to express ideas effectively in Language ?
1.3 sequences ideas and information ?
1.4 applies knowledge of the culture of Language-speaking communities to interact appropriately ?
2.1 understands and interprets information in texts using a range of strategies ?
2.2 conveys the gist of and identifies specific information in texts using a range of strategies ?
2.3 summarises the main points of a text ?
2.4 draws conclusions from or justifies an opinion about a text ?
2.5 identifies the purpose, context and audience of a text ?
2.6 identifies and explains aspects of the culture of Language-speaking communities in texts ?
3.1 produces texts appropriate to audience, purpose and context ?
3.2 structures and sequences ideas and information ?
3.3 applies knowledge of diverse linguistic structures to convey information and express original ideas in Language ?
3.4 applies knowledge of the culture of Language-speaking communities to the production of texts ?
Suggested sub-topics
Note that the lists of sub-topics are neither exhaustive nor definitive they are suggestions only. Greetings and introductions Family and pets House and home Life at home Daily routine Food and drinks Local area
44- Activity 6
- Brainstorming
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- Prescribed topics and
- possible sub-topics
- Friends, recreation and pastimes
- Education and work
- Future plans and aspirations
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45Friends, recreation and pastimes
- BOS - suggested sub-topics
- Appearance and personality
- Shops and shopping
- Local transport
- Health and fitness
- Leisure and sport
- Going out
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46Education and work
- BOS - suggested sub-topics
- School studies and activities
- School routine
- Occupations
- Work places
- Part-time work
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47Future plans and aspirations
- BOS - suggested sub-topics
- Skills
- Possibilities
- Travel plans
- Holiday jobs
- Careers
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48- Activity 7
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- Discussion - unit of work proforma
- Board of Studies support document
- a suggested proforma only
- Outcomes and Learn about/to statements
- determining Evidence of learning and ongoing
feedback for students -
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49- Activity 8
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- Discussion assessment task planning
proforma - used for planning assessment
- a suggested proforma only
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50- Activity 9
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- Units of work
- Assessment tasks
- 8 writing teams DET/AIS
- 8 Beginners courses
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