Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Languages (2011 trial) (Authority subject)
Syllabus
Syllabuses and their supporting resources are provided by the QSA to help schools develop Authority subjects. Syllabuses can also be purchased from us in print format.
Syllabus
The syllabus describes the aims, objectives, course organisation, learning experiences, assessment requirements and work program requirements for the subject.
Trial 2013–14
Application to offer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages (Trial) Senior Syllabus 2011 for a two-year trial 2013–14.
Work programs
Work programs detail how individual schools intend to implement the syllabus. They are submitted by schools as part of the quality-assurance process for senior subjects.
Teaching & learning
The following advice, guidelines and resources should be considered when developing and implementing a course of study.
- Effective teaching and learning strategies (PDF, 146 kB)
Ten strategies that have proved successful in teaching and learning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. - Funding sources (PDF, 158 kB)
Information about, and links to, Commonwealth, state and community organisations and programs that may provide funding towards revitalising and maintaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. - Language centres and community organisations (PDF, 52 kB)
Groups that may be able to support schools within their communities. - Language skills and courses (PDF, 118 kB)
An overview of skills that may exist or need development, and of the range of courses and training available to support school communities in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages in Education Queensland Schools: A guide to implementing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages Syllabuses (PDF, 505 kB)
This resource developed by Education Queensland aims to support principals to engage effectively with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities in order to implement the QSA syllabuses. - Language references (PDF, 85 kB)
An extensive list of (mostly) print resources organised under three headings: linguistic/language resources; education/curriculum; and general references. - Language websites (PDF, 82 kB)
A selection of links to websites relevant to the documentation, preservation or teaching and learning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. - AIATSIS collection (PDF, 138 kB)
Introduces language, cultural, historical and genealogical materials held by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) that could be used as part of language revival processes. - State Library of Queensland language collections (PDF, 68 kB)
Outlines the language, cultural, historical and genealogical holdings of the State Library, which may be relevant to language revival processes, with tips on how and where to find them. - University of Queensland resources (PDF, 122 kB)
Pinpoints significant language resources held within the University that could be used as part of language revival processes.
These resources provide support for schools and communities implementing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages syllabus.
References and where to find them
Assessment
Designing and evaluating assessment instruments
This advice assists and supports schools with designing and evaluating their assessment program and in implementing the assessment requirements of this syllabus.
- Designing effective assessment instruments for Authority and Authority-registered subjects (PDF, 190 kB)
- Quality assuring senior assessment instruments: A tool for schools (DOC, 275 kB)
More information
Email langtrial@qsa.qld.edu.au or phone 3221 2553.
Related information
Last updated: 13 November 2012