LOTE (Language other than English)
For all students, learning a language other than English offers the potential to develop:
- Communication skills
- Literacy
- Analytical thinking
- Intercultural awareness
LOTE is introduced in Year 7 at Canberra High School. Students are able to choose French, Japanese or Mandarin. LOTE becomes an elective for Years 8, 9 and 10.
The five strands of LOTE are:
- Speaking
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Cultural Understanding
The LOTE curriculum is based on the Essential Learning Achievements:
- The student uses a range of strategies to think and learn
- The student acts with integrity and regard for others
- The students contributes to group effectiveness
- The student uses Information and Communication Technology effectively
- The student reads effectively
- The student writes effectively
- The student critically interprets and constructs text
- The student listens and speaks with purpose and effect
- The student communicates with cultural understanding
Overseas excursions are offered in Years 9 / 10 to provide enrichment, immersion and consolidation of the language.
Assessment
|
Tasks |
Progressive |
Quizzes Homework Tasks Workbook Participation |
Formal |
Written Tests Reading Tests Speaking Tests Listening Tests Cultural Assignment |
Weighting 40% 60%
Grade Descriptors
A – Outstanding Achievement
You have demonstrated outstanding achievement of the knowledge, skills and understandings expected.
B – High Achievement
You have demonstrated high achievement of the knowledge, skills and understandings expected.
C – Sound Achievement
You have demonstrated sound achievement of the knowledge, skills and understandings expected.
D – Limited Achievement
You have demonstrated limited achievement of the knowledge, skills and understandings expected.
E – Very Limited Achievement
You have demonstrated very limited achievement of the knowledge, skills and understandings expected.
S – Status
Awarded to students where unavoidable circumstances have prevented assessment for an A-E grade.
Contact:
Eileen Currie
Executive Teacher LOTE
Canberra High School
(02) 62057009
