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