TCL FAQs

What is the structure of TCL in my classroom?

As part of TCL, you will be expected to run a language focused session for approximately 15 minutes every day.  Each unit has a weekly language sequence (WLS) which has a specific structure to follow throughout the week. The activities are separated into 'Must-do' activities to be completed on Days 1 - 3 and 'Pick and Mix' activities to be completed on Days 4 - 5.  

It is important that you reinforce using Indonesian incidentally and outside of the Indonesian lesson, as much as you can throughout the day. Simple praising words, counting down to finish a Numeracy/Science/Inquiry activity, or even routine roll calls, can support you and your students on your Indonesian journey. You will find classroom displays in the resource page on the TCL website, which you can print, laminate and put up on your classroom walls. This will help you and your students tap into your Indonesian language frequently throughout the day, which will enhance your production and retrieval speed as well. In short, the more you use Indonesian, the easier it becomes. 

Why is it important to retrieve the language every session? 

It is really important that the language being learnt is frequently used throughout the day. Regularly retrieving the language from the previous units will increase student retention of language. In your classroom and across the school, look for opportunities to maximise language use. 

Encourage your students and colleagues to  use Indonesian to communicate throughout the day. 

What could embedding Indonesian look like in your classroom?

• Teacher greeting students in Indonesian throughout the day and students greeting each other 

• Students responding to the roll in Indonesian

• Students asking questions to each other or the teacher in Indonesian 'Saya mau...' , want... 

• Students negotiating turn taking or other responsibilities in Indonesian

• Students asking each other 'Apa kabar?' and respond with (Foundation students respond with 'baik', 'tidak baik') (Years 1-6 students respond with 'senang', 'sedih' etc.) 

• Students using a word/phrase/sentence they know in Indonesian

• Students seeking permission from teacher in Indonesian 'Boleh saya ke kamar kecil?'

• Teacher attention cues such as 'satu, dua, tiga, air terjun' (1,2,3 waterfall) 

How much content do I need to cover each term?

• In a school's first full year of implementation, you will complete Units 1 - 8 across the school year. 

  • • In Term 1, you will complete Units 1 & 2.  Unit 1 is made up of Unit 1A, 1B, 1C . There will be a Mid Cycle Progress Check after Unit 1C which is designed for students to retrieve language and self assess their progress. Unit 2 is made up of Unit 2A, 2B, 2C.  There is an End-Cycle Assessment (i.e. after Unit 2C), which is teacher assessed. 

    • In Terms 2 - 4, you will follow the same pattern with the sequence of unit completion (Units 3 - 8). 

    • Each unit (e.g Unit 1A)  should be completed in one week.  You can see the pacing across each term here. 

• We have allowed buffer time for retrieval practice, teacher absences or school events/excursions etc. 

Are there any resources for me to use?

This Google site has been created for you to use to deliver Indonesian TCL. The site is designed to be heavily scaffolded and structured so the resources are very clear and easy for you to use. There are some important things for you to know:

• There is a scope and sequence for each term which includes learning intentions, success criteria, Victorian Curriculum content descriptions, assessment "I can" statements and a list of vocabulary that will be covered over the term. 

• A set of "I can" statements  has been developed using the Victorian Indonesian Curriculum based on a TCL delivery of 75 minutes per week (five sessions x 15 minutes). 

• Each unit has: 

• a complete weekly language sequence in Google Slides which includes a weekly overview mapping out the activities you need to complete for the week 

• has comprehensive teacher notes explaining the content and the pedagogy in the unit (these should be read prior to unit delivery) 

• introduces new language using a visual sentence builder

• provides audio files for each word/phrase 

• has a learning intention and success criteria linked to the Victorian Curriculum

• has additional activities/strategies for enabling or extending students

• includes information about language features, cultural points, reflection question and literacy links 

Am I responsible for assessing and reporting on student learning in Indonesian?

• Yes. As the classroom teacher, you are responsible for assessing and reporting on student learning, as per the CECV reporting guidelines. 

• The assessment tasks, rubrics, 'I can' statements and sample reporting comments are completed for you and can be found in the Assessment & Reporting section of the website. 

• There will be a Mid Cycle Progress Check (i.e. after Unit 1C) which is designed for students to self assess their progress (Years 1 - 6).  Note, Foundation students will be assessed using a classroom observation checklist. 

• There is an End-Cycle Assessment (i.e. after Unit 2C), which is teacher assessed. (Years 1 - 6).