Basic Belief

A LOTE program provides children with exposure to learning a second language as part of their general education.

LOTE also promotes an interest, tolerance, awareness, knowledge and understanding of other cultures.

Guidelines

1.          

Our LOTE program will focus on Japanese and will be promoted within the school environment and amongst staff, school administration, students and the wider community.

2.          

The program will be based on the Victorian Essential Learning Standards and associated Course Advice.

3.          

The time allotment to be provided for each class will be:

1.5 hours per week for Years 5 and 6,

1.5 hours per week for Years 3 and 4,

1.5 hours per week for Years 2 and 1

      1 hour per week for Year Prep.

4.          

Classroom teachers will be expected to be involved in the joint implementation of the program and will be supported by the LOTE teacher.

5.          

Japanese language will be linked to other Essential Learnings is where appropriate (eg.  Integrated topics / mathematics).

6.          

Student assessment in regard to their competencies relating to speaking, listening, reading, writing, and comprehension skills, will be an ongoing process.  This will reflect the CSF2 Guidelines.

7.          

Appropriate information regarding the LOTE program will be available to the school community.

8.          

Efforts will be made to regularly host a native speaking Japanese assistant.  School-based procedures will be followed.

9.          

Commitment and support from the school community to the program, in relation to the provision of resources, accommodation and professional development will be encouraged.

10.      

Work towards promoting P-12 LOTE studies will be ongoing.