Intercultural Understanding - Learning continuum - The Tasmanian Catholic Curriculum v8.1

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Recognising culture and developing respect

Level 1

Typically by the end of Foundation Year, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

share ideas about self and belonging with peers

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

identify, explore and compare culturally diverse activities and objects

Develop respect for cultural diversity

discuss ideas about cultural diversity in local contexts

Level 2

Typically by the end of Year 2, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

identify and describe the various groups to which they belong and the ways people act and communicate within them

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

describe and compare the way they live with people in other places or times

Develop respect for cultural diversity

describe ways that diversity presents opportunities for new experiences and understandings

Level 3

Typically by the end of Year 4, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

identify and describe variability within and across cultural groups

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

describe and compare a range of cultural stories, events and artefacts

Develop respect for cultural diversity

identify and discuss the significance of a range of cultural events, artefacts or stories recognised in the school, community or nation

Level 4

Typically by the end of Year 6, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

identify and describe the roles that culture and language play in shaping group and national identities

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

describe and compare the knowledge, beliefs and practices of various cultural groups in relation to a specific time, event or custom

Develop respect for cultural diversity

discuss opportunities that cultural diversity offers within Australia and the Asia-Pacific region

Level 5

Typically by the end of Year 8, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

explain ways that cultural groups and identities change over time and in different contexts

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

analyse the dynamic nature of cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices in a range of personal, social and historical contexts

Develop respect for cultural diversity

understand the importance of maintaining and celebrating cultural traditions for the development of personal, group and national identities

Level 6

Typically by the end of Year 10, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

analyse how membership of local, regional, national and international groups shapes identities including their own

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

critically analyse the complex and dynamic nature of knowledge, beliefs and practices in a wide range of contexts over time

Develop respect for cultural diversity

understand the importance of mutual respect in promoting cultural exchange and collaboration in an interconnected world

Interacting and empathising with others

Level 1

Typically by the end of Foundation Year, students:

Communicate across cultures

recognise that people use different languages to communicate

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

express their opinions and listen to the opinions of others in given situations

Empathise with others

imagine and describe their own feelings if they were put in someone else’s place

Level 2

Typically by the end of Year 2, students:

Communicate across cultures

describe how the use of words and body language in interactions may have different meanings for various cultural groups

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

express their own perspectives on familiar topics and texts, and identify the perspectives of others

Empathise with others

imagine and describe the feelings of others in familiar situations

Level 3

Typically by the end of Year 4, students:

Communicate across cultures

recognise there are similarities and differences in the ways people communicate, both within and across cultural groups

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

identify and describe shared perspectives within and across various cultural groups

Empathise with others

imagine and describe the feelings of others in a range of contexts

Level 4

Typically by the end of Year 6, students:

Communicate across cultures

identify factors that contribute to understanding in intercultural communication and discuss some strategies to avoid misunderstanding

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

explain perspectives that differ to expand their understanding of an issue

Empathise with others

imagine and describe the situations of others in local, national and global contexts

Level 5

Typically by the end of Year 8, students:

Communicate across cultures

explore ways that culture shapes the use of language in a wide range of contexts

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

assess diverse perspectives and the assumptions on which they are based

Empathise with others

imagine and describe the feelings and motivations of people in challenging situations

Level 6

Typically by the end of Year 10, students:

Communicate across cultures

analyse the complex relationship between language, thought and context to understand and enhance communication

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

present a balanced view on issues where conflicting views cannot easily be resolved

Empathise with others

recognise the effect that empathising with others has on their own feelings, motivations and actions

Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility

Level 1

Typically by the end of Foundation Year, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

identify and describe memorable intercultural experiences

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

identify examples of the acceptance and inclusion of others in given situations

Mediate cultural difference

identify similarities and differences between themselves and their peers

Level 2

Typically by the end of Year 2, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

identify and describe what they have learnt about others from intercultural encounters and culturally diverse texts

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

discuss the effects of acceptance and inclusion in familiar situations

Mediate cultural difference

recognise that cultural differences may affect understanding between people

Level 3

Typically by the end of Year 4, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

identify and describe what they have learnt about themselves and others from real, virtual and vicarious intercultural experiences

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

explain the dangers of making generalisations about individuals and groups

Mediate cultural difference

identify ways of reaching understanding between culturally diverse groups

Level 4

Typically by the end of Year 6, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

explain what and how they have learnt from a wide range of intercultural interactions and experiences

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

explain the impact of stereotypes and prejudices on individuals and groups within Australia

Mediate cultural difference

discuss ways of reconciling differing cultural values and perspectives in addressing common concerns

Level 5

Typically by the end of Year 8, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

reflect critically on the representation of various cultural groups in texts and the media and how they respond

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

identify and challenge stereotypes and prejudices in the representation of group, national and regional identities

Mediate cultural difference

identify and address challenging issues in ways that respect cultural diversity and the right of all to be heard

Level 6

Typically by the end of Year 10, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

reflect critically on the effect of intercultural experiences on their own attitudes and beliefs and those of others

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

critique the use of stereotypes and prejudices in texts and issues concerning specific cultural groups at national, regional and global levels

Mediate cultural difference

recognise the challenges and benefits of living and working in a culturally diverse society and the role that cultural mediation plays in learning to live together

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Level 1

Recognising culture and developing respect

Typically by the end of Foundation Year, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

share ideas about self and belonging with peers

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

identify, explore and compare culturally diverse activities and objects

Develop respect for cultural diversity

discuss ideas about cultural diversity in local contexts

Interacting and empathising with others

Typically by the end of Foundation Year, students:

Communicate across cultures

recognise that people use different languages to communicate

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

express their opinions and listen to the opinions of others in given situations

Empathise with others

imagine and describe their own feelings if they were put in someone else’s place

Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility

Typically by the end of Foundation Year, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

identify and describe memorable intercultural experiences

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

identify examples of the acceptance and inclusion of others in given situations

Mediate cultural difference

identify similarities and differences between themselves and their peers

Level 2

Recognising culture and developing respect

Typically by the end of Year 2, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

identify and describe the various groups to which they belong and the ways people act and communicate within them

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

describe and compare the way they live with people in other places or times

Develop respect for cultural diversity

describe ways that diversity presents opportunities for new experiences and understandings

Interacting and empathising with others

Typically by the end of Year 2, students:

Communicate across cultures

describe how the use of words and body language in interactions may have different meanings for various cultural groups

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

express their own perspectives on familiar topics and texts, and identify the perspectives of others

Empathise with others

imagine and describe the feelings of others in familiar situations

Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility

Typically by the end of Year 2, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

identify and describe what they have learnt about others from intercultural encounters and culturally diverse texts

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

discuss the effects of acceptance and inclusion in familiar situations

Mediate cultural difference

recognise that cultural differences may affect understanding between people

Level 3

Recognising culture and developing respect

Typically by the end of Year 4, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

identify and describe variability within and across cultural groups

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

describe and compare a range of cultural stories, events and artefacts

Develop respect for cultural diversity

identify and discuss the significance of a range of cultural events, artefacts or stories recognised in the school, community or nation

Interacting and empathising with others

Typically by the end of Year 4, students:

Communicate across cultures

recognise there are similarities and differences in the ways people communicate, both within and across cultural groups

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

identify and describe shared perspectives within and across various cultural groups

Empathise with others

imagine and describe the feelings of others in a range of contexts

Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility

Typically by the end of Year 4, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

identify and describe what they have learnt about themselves and others from real, virtual and vicarious intercultural experiences

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

explain the dangers of making generalisations about individuals and groups

Mediate cultural difference

identify ways of reaching understanding between culturally diverse groups

Level 4

Recognising culture and developing respect

Typically by the end of Year 6, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

identify and describe the roles that culture and language play in shaping group and national identities

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

describe and compare the knowledge, beliefs and practices of various cultural groups in relation to a specific time, event or custom

Develop respect for cultural diversity

discuss opportunities that cultural diversity offers within Australia and the Asia-Pacific region

Interacting and empathising with others

Typically by the end of Year 6, students:

Communicate across cultures

identify factors that contribute to understanding in intercultural communication and discuss some strategies to avoid misunderstanding

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

explain perspectives that differ to expand their understanding of an issue

Empathise with others

imagine and describe the situations of others in local, national and global contexts

Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility

Typically by the end of Year 6, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

explain what and how they have learnt from a wide range of intercultural interactions and experiences

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

explain the impact of stereotypes and prejudices on individuals and groups within Australia

Mediate cultural difference

discuss ways of reconciling differing cultural values and perspectives in addressing common concerns

Level 5

Recognising culture and developing respect

Typically by the end of Year 8, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

explain ways that cultural groups and identities change over time and in different contexts

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

analyse the dynamic nature of cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices in a range of personal, social and historical contexts

Develop respect for cultural diversity

understand the importance of maintaining and celebrating cultural traditions for the development of personal, group and national identities

Interacting and empathising with others

Typically by the end of Year 8, students:

Communicate across cultures

explore ways that culture shapes the use of language in a wide range of contexts

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

assess diverse perspectives and the assumptions on which they are based

Empathise with others

imagine and describe the feelings and motivations of people in challenging situations

Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility

Typically by the end of Year 8, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

reflect critically on the representation of various cultural groups in texts and the media and how they respond

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

identify and challenge stereotypes and prejudices in the representation of group, national and regional identities

Mediate cultural difference

identify and address challenging issues in ways that respect cultural diversity and the right of all to be heard

Level 6

Recognising culture and developing respect

Typically by the end of Year 10, students:

Investigate culture and cultural identity

analyse how membership of local, regional, national and international groups shapes identities including their own

Explore and compare cultural knowledge, beliefs and practices

critically analyse the complex and dynamic nature of knowledge, beliefs and practices in a wide range of contexts over time

Develop respect for cultural diversity

understand the importance of mutual respect in promoting cultural exchange and collaboration in an interconnected world

Interacting and empathising with others

Typically by the end of Year 10, students:

Communicate across cultures

analyse the complex relationship between language, thought and context to understand and enhance communication

Consider and develop multiple perspectives

present a balanced view on issues where conflicting views cannot easily be resolved

Empathise with others

recognise the effect that empathising with others has on their own feelings, motivations and actions

Reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility

Typically by the end of Year 10, students:

Reflect on intercultural experiences

reflect critically on the effect of intercultural experiences on their own attitudes and beliefs and those of others

Challenge stereotypes and prejudices

critique the use of stereotypes and prejudices in texts and issues concerning specific cultural groups at national, regional and global levels

Mediate cultural difference

recognise the challenges and benefits of living and working in a culturally diverse society and the role that cultural mediation plays in learning to live together