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)