An Investigation of the State and Nature of Languages in Australian Schools
This report builds on previous research to generate a comprehensive national picture of languages education and recommended strategies to increase the effectiveness and quality of school-based languages programs.
Abstract
This report builds on previous research to generate a comprehensive national picture of languages education and recommends strategies to increase effectiveness of quality of school-based languages programs. It particularly investigates:
- the current state and territory languages policies and curriculum frameworks, modes of delivery, and teacher supply and demand;
- how policies respond to issues of mandatory language study, choice, continuity, and workforce planning; and
- the roles of and interrelationships between mainstream and complementary language providers in each state and territory.
The investigation is based on a literature review and document analysis; a quantitative survey; interviews and focus groups; and qualitative data.
The report provides a foundation for future national initiatives to develop the quality and effectiveness of languages teaching and learning in Australian schools.
Author(s)
Research Centre for Languages and Cultures Education, University of South Australia
Publication Details
| Type : |
Reports |
| Published : |
3/2008 |
Topics Covered
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| Higher education |
| School education |
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Availability
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