Exploring VCAA Online Language Assessments Webinar
Join the VCAA and ACER presentation for a closer look at the Language Assessments, focusing on listening and reading assessments in multiple-choice format. Learn how teachers can utilize these assessments to enhance language teaching, with a glimpse into assessment items and alignment with the Victorian Curriculum. Discover more about when and how to use the assessments, suitable for levels 5 and 6 onwards, and the importance of previewing the tests before implementation.
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VCAA On line Language Assessments webinar a closer look VCAA 26/10/20 A joint VCAA and ACER presentation
Acknowledgment of Country We are all joining today s session from across Victoria and I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the many lands across Victoria on which we are living, learning and working from today. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the Kulin Nations. When acknowledging country, we recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's spiritual and cultural connection to country. We acknowledge the continued care of the lands and waterways over generations and celebrate the continuation of a living culture that has a unique role in this region. As we share of our knowledge in teaching and learning, may we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the nation, and hope they will walk with us on our journey.
Welcome and who we are VCAA Craig Smith, Manager, F 10 Victorian Curriculum Unit Maria Dikaiou, Project Manager, Languages Unit, Curriculum ACER Fusae Nojima, Project Director Scott Haines, Online Support Coordinator
Aims of this webinar A closer look at the Language Assessments and how they can be used by teachers This session is for teachers of these languages who wish to see what the language assessments actually look like and how they can be used. Examples of some assessment items will be shown and ideas on how to use them and how they link with the Victorian Curriculum will also be discussed.
What are the Language Assessments? Listening and Reading assessments Receptive skills in listening and reading assessments Multiple choice format Three levels of assessment Ability to understand and interpret a range of texts in a target language
More about the Language Assessments Available on demand teachers decide when and how often to use them Suitable for levels 5 6 onwards For individual teachers use, data to support teaching Teachers are strongly urged to preview the tests before using them
Reminders Multiple choice questions Three levels of assessment A, B and C Can be used any time as often as teachers want Results available immediately Available at no cost to all Victorian schools and community language providers
How many assessments? Listening Assessment A 24 items Reading Assessment A 24 items Listening Assessment B 28 items Reading Assessment B 28 items Listening Assessment C 28 items Reading Assessment C 28 items
Administering an assessment Accessible on all types of devices Headphones are required for the listening tests
Reminders Teachers are strongly urged to preview the assessments beforehand and make a judgement regarding which assessment is appropriate for their students They are not intended to be the sole means of assessing student progress
How to register VCAA website and follow the link to ACER s registration page https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/foundation- 10/resources/languages/french/help-me-assess/Pages/Online-Language- assessments.aspx OR ACER page https://www.acer.org/au/vcaa-language-assessments
Language Assessments in the classroom Easy access to aural and written texts Listening texts very valuable, different speakers, real language Valuable to have a range of listening texts at earlier stages of learning
Language Assessments in the classroom Use it as an assessment tool Use it in term 1 to see where your students are at and use it again in Term 3 pre and post testing tool Assign different assessments to different students in a classroom Differentiation access and usable data to address a variety of student needs
Language Assessments and the F 10 Victorian Curriculum How do the Language Assessments align with the Victorian Curriculum, Languages Are any of these skills reflected in the Achievement Standards Which content descriptions cover the skills related to the Listening and Reading tasks
Assessment items French Assessment A, B and C listening item and reading item
Extract Levels 7 and 8 Band Description, French, F- 10 Curriculum, Languages Students expand their range of vocabulary beyond their immediate world make clearer distinctions between sounds and intonation patterns develop more detailed grammatical knowledge become more familiar with features of different types of text make connections more confidently between texts and cultural contexts
Example Content descriptions French, Levels 7 and 8, F 10 Curriculum, Languages Strand Sub strand Content descriptions Elaborations Communicating Reflecting Reflect on cultural differences between French and English communicative styles and on how these affect intercultural interactions (VCFRC064) noticing cultural cues politeness protocols . identifying intonation patterns . comparing .identifying themes and representations . Communicating Creating Respond to a variety of imaginative texts, analysing ideas, themes, values and techniques used to engage and entertain audiences (VCFRC060) Communicating Informing Access, summarise and analyse information from different sources, relating to contemporary community and lifestyle issues (VCRFC058) listening to or viewing informative texts such as .
Example Content descriptions French Levels 7 and 8, F 10 sequence Strand Sub strand Content descriptions Elaborations Understanding Systems of language Recognise individual elements of spoken and written words, phrases and non verbal forms of expression (VCFRU066) distinguishing vowel sounds Understanding Systems of language Understand and control additional elements of French grammar such as (VCFRU067) recognising and using idiomatic expressions understanding the form and function of reflexive verbs extending knowledge of negative constructions Understanding Systems of language Analyse the structure and organisation of a range of texts created for purposes such as information exchange or social interaction (VCFRU068) Identifying elements of different types of text .
Extract from Achievement Standards French Levels 7 and 8, F 10 sequence students use written and spoken French to interact with teachers, peers and others and exchange experiences, opinions and views. they ask, give and follow directions and instructions, using phrases such as . they locate and analyse information from different sources presenting it in modes and formats suitable for the intended audience they interpret and translate language which has colloquial or cultural associations they make connections between texts and contexts ..
Where to find help Registration support Help page FAQs Step by step instructions and videos Call or email OARS
Next webinar, F 10 Update and VCAA Bulletin, Professional Learning Page Wednesday 4 November, 3.45pm 4.30pm F 10 update https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=399327&s=112201&a=1868 9&k=799b5d6 VCAA Bulletin https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=458982&s=159755&a=1868 9&k=6dce143 Past Professional Learning Page https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/news-and-events/professional-learning/F-10- program/Pages/Index.aspx
Contact us for help ACER OARS Support T:1300 232 123 E: oarssupport@acer.org VCAA F-10 Victorian Curriculum Unit T: 9032 1746 E: vcaa.f10.curriculum@edumail.vic.gov.au
