2nd L (F–10) 7-8
Communicating
Socialising - Elaboration 3
- contributing to discussion and debate by expressing opinions, responding
to others’ perspectives and using reflective language, such as:
NEVER THOUGHT YEAH-RIGHT
Oh yeah, I hadn’t thought of that before.
(* Auslan video example on this is in
the ACARA website)
- responding to signed class and school announcements with more elaborated
responses, for example:
YES I CAN COME-TO-YOU HELP BUT CAN-NOT THURS
Yes, I can help you with that, but not on Thursday.
(* Auslan video example on this is in
the ACARA website)
- commenting on information provided by others to indicate or to clarify
understanding, for example:
NOD INTERESTING
Mmm, interesting.
TRUE WHAT ABOUT…?
True, but what about …?
(* Auslan video example on this is in
the ACARA website)
- extending discussion or debate by asking follow-up questions, clarifying their
own contributions or suggesting relevant comparisons
- organising standing or seated positions and ‘signing space’ when talking to
one or more people, and adjusting the physical environment to be well-lit and
without glare to enable effective communication
- adjusting styles of communication according to situation, for example, getting
someone’s attention for a non-urgent matter versus an emergency situation
- investigating appropriate ways to join or take leave of a group interacting in
Auslan and following appropriate protocols in interpreting situations outside
the classroom, for example in the playground
- sharing responsibility for providing information and context for a new
participant joining a conversation