1st
L (Yr 7 Entry) 9-10
Communicating
Socialising
- Elaboration 3
- responding to multistep classroom instructions, for example:
IN YOUR COMPUTER FINISH CLICK-ON ELAN
Log in to your computer and then click on ELAN.
- asking for repetition or clarification, for example:
THAT RIGHT THAT?
Is that right?
PRO1 DON’T-UNDERSTAND
I don’t get it.
- negotiating turn-taking by using visual or tactile methods in taking or
yielding a turn, for example:
PRO2 FIRST NEXT-TURN-around-circle
You go first then we’ll take turns around the group.
- using NMFs such as raised eyebrows to indicate interest, or head tilt to
indicate lack of understanding
- initiating protocols within the classroom such as:
gaining group attention through flashing lights, tapping, foot stomping and
waving
maintaining eye gaze and back-channelling
positioning seating to keep visual communication clear, for example, sitting
across from signers when communicating
- following protocols and using appropriate language when using or accessing an
interpreter, for example:
SIT THERE PLEASE CAN YOU?
Can you sit there, please?
- following protocols for interrupting others, such as waiting for pauses in
conversations and eye contact, or by using language such as:
HOLD
Hold that thought.
QUICK INTERRUPT
Can I just interrupt you quickly?
(* Auslan video example on this is in
the ACARA website)