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Italian language education in NSW

Italian language education in NSW. Learning and Leadership Directorate. Benvenuti. In conoscenza

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Italian language education in NSW

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  1. Italian language education in NSW Learning and Leadership Directorate

  2. Benvenuti

  3. In conoscenza Vorrei ricordare con rispetto i custodi tradizionali di questa terra dove oggi si fa questa conferenza. Vorrei ricordare sopratutto i custodi presenti, passati e futuri del popolo Gadigal della nazione Eora.

  4. 14° settimana della lingua italiana L'editoria italiana nell'era digitale libro italiano antico e moderno http://www.goware-apps.com/leditoria-italiana-nellera-digitale-accademia-della-crusca/

  5. The state of Italian Linguistic International 4th most widely studied language National 2nd most studied language State 4th at HSC level (Australia has largest number of Italian students outside Italy) Economic Italy is in the G20, now in about 10th place National I million people of Italian background 150 000 holders of Italian passports 20 000 young Italians came to Australia on working holiday visas in 2014 (source: ABS) International 200 million speakers of Italian

  6. What’s changed since the last conference National curriculum for Italian has been released New text for extension RoSA BOSTES Review of Languages

  7. New Ambassador H E Mr Pier Francesco Zazo Convened a national conference in September Italians Down Under Bringing together representatives from different sectors of the Italian community across Australia: Education, Business, Welfare

  8. Changes: Opportunities and challenges Community: part of the Italian community is an ageing one i.e. first wave of post war Italians Language from community language to a mainstream language to an apprenticeship language(Lo Bianco).

  9. Changes: Opportunities and challenges Research eg J.Lo Bianco, J Hajek, M. Absalom, A. Rubino Future directions new wave of immigration Changes in Italy Economically, socially, culturally, linguistically 2015 Milan Expo

  10. Student profiles in Italian Background speakers - students with a cultural and linguistic background in Italian Heritage learners – students brought up in a home where the Italian language is used and who have a connection to Italian culture Second language learners – students learning Italian for the first time How has our Italian student profile changed? What is the impact?

  11. Languages programs • in-school programs both primary and secondary • (programs at primary level: Community Languages K-6, or Insertion classes through Co.As.It, or organised on an individual basis by the school) • Bilingual program: Italian Bilingual School in Sydney at Meadowbank and a bilingual program at Yarralumla PS in ACT • Saturday School of Community Languages • Open High School • Distance Education • NSW Community Languages Program (Saturday and afternoon schools)

  12. Languages programs K-6 • There is no Languages KLA in the primary curriculum. • The study of languages is not compulsory at the primary school level. • The study of a language is an optional component of the HSIE KLA or may be included in the 20% of curriculum time available for ‘Additional Activities’. • Approximately 17% of primary schools offer a languages program. • 31 community languages are taught in 142 primary schools across the state in 2014. • 14 438 students learning Italian in 2013 in DEC schools. • (Data not available for non DEC schools)

  13. Languages programs 7-10 Since 1996, the study of one language has been mandatory for 100 hours in one year for students in Years 7-10. The 100 hour course is normally offered in Year 7 or Year 8 In Year 10 – NSW Record of Achievement (RoSA) from 2012. Approx 8 200 students studying Italian in DEC secondary schools in 2013

  14. Languages programs 11-12 There are 3 different courses available to students in Years 11-12 for the Higher School Certificate: Beginners Course - Students beginning a language in Year 11 Continuers Course - students continuing a language from Years 9-10 Extension Course - students continuing a language from Years 9-10 and undertaking extended study

  15. Saturday School of Community Languages • Offers students from government and non-government high schools the opportunity to study their background language if it is not available for study in their weekday school. • Operates on Saturdays during the school term in 16 centres located in Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle to approximately 3500 students. • 25 languages offered • There is 1 Saturday School centre that offers Italian • http://www.sscl.schools.nsw.edu.au/home • Key contact • Adelia Fuller • Principal

  16. NSW Community Languages Schools Program Community Languages Schools established by communities outside regular school hours often on DEC premises Services young people aged between five and eighteen primarily of non-English speaking background to maintain their linguistic and cultural heritage 56 languages in 277 schools (438 locations) to more than 30 000 students http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/what-we-offer/community-programs Key contact Nina Conomos Community Languages Schools Program Coordinator

  17. Italian Years K-12 ( government schools) 2013

  18. Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards BOSTES • develops syllabuses for all primary and secondary schools responsible for registration and accreditation of non-government schools • conducts examinations and grants certificates for the RoSA in Yr 10 and Higher School Certificate (HSC) in Yr 12 • grants recognition to schools outside NSW to teach SC and HSC. • Accreditation of teachers http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/

  19. BOSTES Review of Languages in 2013 Recommendations released in 2014 A number of proposals including: a languages policy new framework Languages passport Proficiency Sample modules using a CLIL approach Advisory committee

  20. NSW Italian Syllabus documents 2014 There are four syllabuses for Italian: Kindergarten to Year 10 Stage 6 Italian Beginners - Senior course – Years 11 and 12 Stage 6 Italian Continuers - Senior course – Years 11 and 12 Stage 6 Italian Extension - Senior course – Year 12 only

  21. Australian Curriculum: Languages

  22. Australian Curriculum: Languages The Board of Studies will follow its regular cycle of curriculum evaluation and review which will identify priorities for curriculum renewal. When a current syllabus or learning area is identified for renewal the Board will take the opportunity to incorporate Australian curriculum content. In all cases, all schools are required to implement current approved NSW Syllabuses until otherwise advised by the Board. The Board of Studies NSW will make policy decisions regarding implementing the curriculum in NSW schools. http://www.acara.edu.au/default.asp

  23. Australian curriculum: Italian Released on ACARA website Available for information but not endorsed one stream -second language learners Two pathways – F-10 and 7-10 Two strands – Communicating and Understanding

  24. Support for Italian in NSW • providing support for teachers of Italian in NSW schoolsegprofessional development and resources • DEC • Co.As.It. • AIS • ILTA IATI • MLTA • IstitutoItaliano di Cultura • Universities • Dante Alighieri • Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowship • Mamma Lena Dino Gustin scholarship for student • Other organisations and associations

  25. Languages NSW http://www.languagesnsw.com/spanish

  26. HSC Online http://www.hsc.csu.edu.au/spanish

  27. Teaching and Learning exchange http://www.tale.edu.au

  28. TaLE

  29. Sites2See http://lrrpublic.cli.det.nsw.edu.au/lrrSecure/Sites/LRRView/11914/

  30. Scootle https://www.scootle.edu.au

  31. Curriculum Support Website http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/secondary/languages/languages/index.htm

  32. Digital resources for Italian Interactive Whiteboard resources for Italian http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/secondary/languages/resources/curriculum/index.htm

  33. Digital Education Revolution DER NSW http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/digital_rev/languages/index.htm

  34. COGs (Connected Outcome Groups) – Primary schools Me (B, Early Stage 1) Growing and changing (C, Stage 1) Changes (C, Early Stage 1) Products, services and systems (E, Stage 2) Living Land (A, Stage 3) http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/secondary/languages/cogs/greek.htm

  35. Languages contacts Primary and Secondary Enri Parolin R/Languages Advisor, Secondary 9266 8536 Teresa Naso R/Italian Language Officer 9266 8352 Amanda Davis Languages Advisor, Primary 9244 5284 Sana Zreika K-6 Languages, Community Program Officer 9244 5261 Domenica Mufale R/K-6 Languages, Community Program Officer 9244 5261 NSW Community Languages Schools Program Nina Conomos Community Languages Schools Program Coordinator 9244 5677 Vera Szyjan Community Languages Support Officer 9244 5730 Saturday School of Community Languages Adelia Fuller Principal, Saturday School of Community Languages 9244 5694 http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/home

  36. Contacts Co.As.It SaraVillella Learning and Business Manager 9564 0744 Robert Ruggeri Principal Italian Bilingual School

  37. Ringraziamenti : Presenters and Exhibitors Teresa Naso R/Italian Langauge Officer for the organisation of the day

  38. Enri Parolin R/Languages Advisor Teresa Naso R/Italian Language Officer Domenica Mufale R/ K-6 Languages, Community Program Officer Early Learning & Primary Education, Secondary Education Learning and Leadership

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