Structure of the Communication domain
The Communication domain is organised into six sections, one for each level of achievement from Levels 1 to 6. Each level includes a learning focus statement and, from Level 4, a set of standards organised by dimension.
Learning focus
Learning focus statements are written for each level. These outline the learning that students need to focus on if they are to progress in the domain and achieve the standards at the levels where they apply. They suggest appropriate learning experiences from which teachers can draw to develop relevant teaching and learning activities.
Standards
Standards define what students should know and be able to do at different levels and are written for each dimension. In Communication, standards for assessing and reporting on student achievement apply from Level 4.
Dimensions
Standards in the Communication domain are organised in two dimensions:
- Listening, viewing and responding
- Presenting.
Listening, viewing and responding
Effective communication demands that students develop the ability to listen, view and respond to communication forms with respect to content and context. The Listening, viewing and responding dimension focuses on developing student understanding of communication conventions, strategies to assist them to make meaning of communication forms and the ability to deconstruct and respond to a diversity of forms. This involves developing familiarity with forms, language and conventions used in different contexts across the curriculum.
Presenting
The ability to present information and learning in a coherent and appropriate manner is critical for all learners. The Presenting dimension involves students gaining the knowledge, skills and behaviours to understand context, purpose and audience; select and use appropriate structure and organisation to convey meaning; and reflect on the style and content of the presentations they make.
