The Languages and Culture team has published new resources to support teachers of Stages 4 and 5 in implementing the new syllabuses.
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We have published the following resources:

• - sample assessment tasks which showcase how to assess a range of outcomes and macro skills through authentic tasks
• - information and resources to support intercultural understanding and communication
• - sample scope and sequences for Stage 4 Indonesian and Modern Greek.

Remember, all K-10 language syllabuses (2017 and later) are underpinned by the Languages K-10 Framework so it's worth looking at materials for all languages, not just the one/s you teach.

Our support continues and we will add more materials as they become available.

All our resources are housed on our website.

The Association of Independent Schools of NSW has published a range of teacher-created Extension support materials. Teachers can access all the AISNSW Languages resources by clicking on the Resource Centre of the AIS website https://www.aisnsw.edu.au/resource-centre and then clicking on the dropdown menu under Teaching and Learning (in the blue column on left side) and clicking on Languages. Alternatively, the direct links for all languages are below:
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Modern Greek

We have updated the language-specific Continuers pages on our website to include:
- links to relevant NESA document
- advice for students
- information on text types, including past HSC questions for each text type for students to practise.

Visit our site at education.nsw.gov.au/languages to learn more.

We have updated our Stage 6 Extension resources to make them even better!

We have added:
- a new section to all 9 languages – familiarising students with the prescribed issues through related texts
- extra vocabulary to the Japanese
- more related reading links to the Indonesian.
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We have also expanded the advice to students, ensuring there is more information on how to prepare for the HSC examination, with activities to build their skills in a range of areas.

Make sure you use the online version of our resources, or re-download with each use, as we do update them.

All material is available from our website:
education.nsw.gov.au/languages

The font issue in the Japanese Extension materials has now been fixed and the resources are back online:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/key-learning-areas/languages/s6/japanese/japanese-extension

We have also made slight amendments to page 38 of the French Extension support materials, so that the department's and NESA's extracts are aligned:
​https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/key-learning-areas/languages/s6/french/french-extension

Stage 6 Extension support materials for the 2020-2024 course prescriptions for Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek and Spanish are now available on our website  (access via your language on the right-hand menu).

The materials were developed with the invaluable support and expertise of practising language teachers from NSW public schools and will provide an excellent starting point for the teaching of the Stage 6 [Language] Extension courses.

​You can view and download the resources and use the curriculum support materials to guide and enhance the delivery of the Extension courses. 

The Languages and Culture team has developed a support document to assist non-languages trained head teachers and executive who supervise teachers of languages.

The document aims to:
- raise awareness of the importance of languages education
- provide an overview of language syllabuses K-10
- provide an overview of Stage 6 language syllabuses and eligibility requirements
- outline professional learning opportunities and support available to language teachers.

The document is available on our website, along with a comprehensive range of other resources for language teachers. 

We also recommend the document for all language teachers and Head Teachers, Languages.

The Languages and Culture team has published support for teachers 7-10 in implementing the new syllabuses:
- guidelines, which include information and advice on what you need to include in your program
- sample unit of work templates (we will include more samples soon)
- a backward mapping tool to plan your units of work
- information on embedding learning across the curriculum content.

All of the above can be accessed from the languages landing page for Stages 4 and 5 of the NSW Department of Education's website.

Also, we are gradually adding support to each of the language-specific pages, so please check back regularly to see what's new!

The 2019 Calendar for Cultural Diversity is online. Learning and teaching resources are available to improve intercultural understanding and help planning for Lunar New Year, Harmony Day, NAIDOC and Refugee week. 

NESA has released new Stage 6 Extension course prescriptions for 2020-2024 for the following languages:
- Arabic

• - Chinese
• - French
• - German
• - Indonesian
• - Italian
• - Japanese
• - Modern Greek
• - Spanish.


• The Languages and Culture team (Learning and Teaching Directorate – Secondary Education) will develop new language-specific support materials, to be published on the NSW Department of Education’s curriculum website.

Expressions of interest are invited from experienced teachers/head teachers of Stage 6 Extension language courses who would like to develop the support materials. Each language-specific writing team will consist of up to 3 teachers.

Successful applicants will be required to attend training and/or writing days at our offices in Darlinghurst for up to 5 days. The writing teams will commence early Term 1 2019.

The Languages and Culture team will provide release to attend training and/or writing days. Travel and accommodation costs may also be reimbursed, if required.

This project will provide teachers with the opportunity to develop their capacity as a curriculum leader and may be used as evidence for higher levels of accreditation.

Statement of duties of language-specific writers:

• - commit to develop high quality resources and support materials for the new Stage 6 Extension course prescriptions within set timeframes
• - collaborate both face-to-face and virtually with other language-specific writers in their teams
• - commit to participate in up to 5 days of writing.

Selection criteria:

• - language teacher or executive member (with language-teaching background) at a NSW public secondary school – permanent or temporary
• - experience in teaching Stage 6 Extension course for the relevant language
• - capacity to develop and design high-quality resources and support materials
• - demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
   
  All applications require the endorsement of the applicant’s current principal. Please complete the attached form, including the selection criteria, and email as a PDF to Maxine Acosta by 5pm Wednesday 12 December 2018.

For further information contact Maxine Acosta, Language Officer, on 9266 8540 or at maxine.acosta4@det.nsw.edu.au