This question seeks clarification on the term 'opportunities to hear comprehensible input' within the context of the Aboriginal Literacy Strategy, specifically regarding linguistically and culturally appropriate tasks. The answer defines it as providing translations of Standard Australian English into the student's first language/dialect, facilitated by an AIEO.

AnsweredQoN 1277Legislative Council
Asked
3 May 2005
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Education and Training

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In respect of the Aboriginal Literacy Strategy -
As described in the Aboriginal Literacy Strategy, what is meant by ‘opportunities to hear comprehensible input’ in respect of tasks and activities which are linguistically and culturally appropriate?

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Answered
26 May 2005
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training
Response time
23 days
Opportunities to hear comprehensible input" means that students have opportunities to hear translations of the target language (Standard Australian English) into their first language/dialect. Translations are mainly used in the early stages of second language learning and are provided by an Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer (AIEO) fluent in both languages/dialects

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