Communication Level 3 (Years 3 and 4)
Learning focus
As students work towards the achievement of Level 4 standards in Communication, they listen attentively when required and learn to respond and interject appropriately. They learn about appropriate body language when reacting to a speaker and use feedback from peers and the teacher on their own body language to improve their reactions. They practise paraphrasing what a speaker has said to check meaning and ask clarifying questions where meaning is unclear.
Students explore a range of aural, written and visual communication forms such as the Internet, film, texts and music which illustrate a variety of perspectives on a range of topics and ideas. They learn how to identify the main message, develop their own interpretation, and provide evidence to support it. They explore reasons for other interpretations not being the same as theirs and learn to respect the right of others to express opinions.
During both formal and informal presentations, students explore the use of a range of verbal and non-verbal strategies, to enhance meaning and to engage their audience; for example, physical positioning in the room and use of props, costume, humour and audience participation. They begin to order logically the ideas that they wish to communicate. When developing formal presentations, students experiment with various forms; for example, a dramatic performance and use of presentation software. With guidance, they reflect on their own and others’ presentations and note the features that make them effective.
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 3 ( PDF - 649KB)
