2nd L (F–10) 7-8
Communicating

 Identity - Elaboration 10

- exploring how their own biography shapes their sense of identity and ways of communicating, for example by considering elements such as family origins, traditions, beliefs, practices, interests and experiences

- noticing and comparing how they use signs or expressions when communicating in English or Auslan and considering which feel closest to their sense of identity

- comparing and reflecting on how identity is expressed across cultures and languages, for example by considering the idea of ‘belonging’ as expressed in different languages and cultures

- discussing how their upbringing and personal experience impact on assumptions or attitudes that they bring to interactions with people who have different backgrounds or experiences, considering concepts such as communication, personality, family and community

- discussing the impact of language and culture on the shaping of identity and the sense of wellbeing

- considering connections and shared identity between local, regional and national communities of deaf people, for example by inviting a deaf guest to share their experiences of travel or international contact