Indonesian- A Priority language Language promotion ideas

Why learn a Language? Assists in developing literacy skills Improves cognitive ability Fosters intercultural understanding University incentives Better career prospects Another string to their bow www.mltav.asn.au/advocacy http://www.mltansw.asn.au/ 700 reasons to learn another languagehttp://www.llas.ac.uk/700reasons

What are the incentives for learning/continuing Indonesian? Opportunities beyond school Linking in with Universities Recognised by Universities (G08)receive bonus points if they score Band 5 or 6 http://www.go8.edu.au/__documents/university- staff/agreements/go8_lote_incentive_schemes.pdf 2020Schools: Engage with Asia DVD (available from Asia Education Foundation) AEF MY Future resource http://www.myfuture.edu.au/asiaskills AEF programs - Ambassadors Guest speakers on Assembly – Ex- students, business community, NGOs Key person – Careers Adviser

Also… Indonesian is an accessible Asian language Member of an elite group High level of proficiency by Yr 12 Transfer of skills across KLAs

Strategies Language/Indonesian days Target Yr8 and Yr10 Promote it well, photos, video etc Collaborate with other schools- primary and secondary Linking in with Universities Ex students, guest speakers from Universities, business community to talk at assembly Include all languages in school community Listen to students’ stories Involve parents Involve other departments (HSIE, RE, JS, Music, Art, IT) Students MC special assembly in Indonesian Survey school population on languages spoken etc (Senior research project for Geography/Society & culture etc) Present research at school assembly Raise money for charity Prayers in different languages

Whole school approach Devise cross-curriculum Units of work Introduce Studies of Asia/International Studies in Stage 5 Utilise staff/parent/student expertise Involvement in external competitions MLTA Film competition Asia Wise competition ACER OZCLO Sister schools Cross KLA involvement in Indonesian Day Disseminate information widely Offer your expertise to other faculties

Promoting Indonesian at faculty level Promotion of progression and achievement Easy to read programs on school portal for parents Goals for each topic in student books Student checklists at end of each topic Faculty-based achievement certificates Languages/Indonesian Noticeboard Subject choice evenings One page content planner showing progression and continuity of language learning in your school Show parents the level language students reach by Yr 12(sample text, sample HSC paper) Articles in school newsletter, School magazine, End of year report Develop a Languages Newsletter (once or twice a year)

Effective use of Grants Types of grants (2011) School language program – program writing, resource development, integrating IT, PD, IT hardware, resources, teacher release, specialist teacher salaries Parental polyglots - involving parent community Collaborative clusters – networking with other schools, speaking skills day, link with Universities, careers for language students expo, Lifting Languages – Languages Day, incursions, languages newsletter, website, portal Authentic Access – Native speaker assistant Cyber communication – IT PD Innovation grant – Innovative example of best practice Meaningful mentoring- networking, Professional development In- country experience – PD, motivating, authentic resources

How to access grants Applications available on website August www.aisnsw.edu.au Applications due end of Term 3 Accountability report due mid November Submission writing Include release for planning, and evaluating Be clear about your project Link project to student learning outcomes Don’t be too ambitious. Make sure it is attainable Try and involve as many staff members as possible in the project How will your project be sustained? Phone and talk through ideas