Communication Level 2 (Years 1 and 2)
Learning focus
As students work towards the achievement of Level 4 standards in Communication, they practise the skills of being attentive listeners and viewers in pairs, small groups and as a whole class. They are encouraged to use questions to clarify meaning and to extend interaction. They experience, respond to and begin to interpret a variety of aural, written and visual texts, discussing alternative meanings and perspectives when they arise.
When communicating with others, students begin to distinguish between differing contexts, purposes and audiences and they learn to modify their communication accordingly; for example, when playing with friends in the playground and talking to classroom visitors.
Students regularly make short oral presentations to small groups or the whole class on specified topics across the curriculum and on personal experiences beyond school. With guidance, students develop an understanding of basic communication conventions and practise strategies for improving their presentations with a particular focus on making themselves understood; for example, by varying volume and pace and making eye contact with the audience.
Standards
In Communication, standards for assessing and reporting on student achievement are introduced at Level 4. The learning focus statements for Levels 1 to 3 provide advice about learning experiences that will assist students to work towards the achievement of the standards at Level 4.
Downloads
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Communication booklet (
PDF - 222KB) - Communication standards table (Doc - 38KB)
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Victorian Essential Learning Standards Level 2 ( PDF - 591KB)
