LOTE (Languages Other Than English)
Italian is the LOTE offered at Leda Primary School to students from year 3 to year 6. It is one of the eight learning areas and the course follows the National Curriculum.
Students are provided with the opportunity to demonstrate progressive achievement in the LOTE learning area outcomes of Listening, Responding and Speaking; Viewing, Reading and Responding; and Writing. The course content focuses on topics that are relevant to the students themselves, their interests and their experiences.
The teaching program is delivered in an enjoyable, interactive way, utilizing innovative and diverse strategies to cater to the students’ different learning styles. Learning experiences include on-line programs, competitions, games, art, cooking activities, singing, performing plays, and watching clips in Italian.
Research shows that students who study Italian improve their English skills and demonstrate improved cognitive development and creative thinking. Students not only benefit from increased communication and intercultural understanding, but their cultural opportunities and employment and career opportunities are expanded.