AUSLAN/EAL
AUSLAN
AUSLAN, the language of the Australian Deaf Community, is the Language Other Than English (LOTE) that The Lakes South Morang P-9 School implements as part of its curriculum.
The AUSLAN program is immersive and structured so that signing can take place any time of the day and in any way appropriate. Teachers plan for the signs they would like to incorporate into their daily program, allowing students to develop a culture of authentic communication with both verbal and signed speech. Students in Years 5 and 6 also attend weekly specialist classes in AUSLAN.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Students who are learning English as a language in addition to their home language follow an individual pathway of development in learning English. Students have targeted language teaching and extra time, support and exposure to English. Programs are delivered in class with a strong oral and visual focus. Teachers relate the students’ experiences and cultural background to their English learning to foster relevance and engagement.
AUSLAN, the language of the Australian Deaf Community, is the Language Other Than English (LOTE) that The Lakes South Morang P-9 School implements as part of its curriculum.
The AUSLAN program is immersive and structured so that signing can take place any time of the day and in any way appropriate. Teachers plan for the signs they would like to incorporate into their daily program, allowing students to develop a culture of authentic communication with both verbal and signed speech. Students in Years 5 and 6 also attend weekly specialist classes in AUSLAN.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Students who are learning English as a language in addition to their home language follow an individual pathway of development in learning English. Students have targeted language teaching and extra time, support and exposure to English. Programs are delivered in class with a strong oral and visual focus. Teachers relate the students’ experiences and cultural background to their English learning to foster relevance and engagement.
