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LOTE Surveys -Parent Response (Red) -Staff Response (Blue) -Student Response (Green). PARENT RESPONSES A language other then English should be taught from p-10. Strongly Agree 27 Agree 18 Neutral 4 Disagree 1 Strongly Disagree 0 Don’t Know 0
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LOTE Surveys-Parent Response (Red)-Staff Response (Blue)-Student Response (Green)
PARENT RESPONSESA language other then English should be taught from p-10 • Strongly Agree 27 • Agree 18 • Neutral 4 • Disagree 1 • Strongly Disagree 0 • Don’t Know 0 • Conclusions: Majority of parents surveyed believe that a LOTE should be taught p-10
It is valuable for my child/ children to learn another language • Strongly Agree 27 • Agree 19 • Neutral 4 • Disagree 0 • Strongly Disagree 0 • Don’t Know 1 • Conclusions: Majority of parents surveyed believe that it is valuable for their child to learn another language.
My child enjoys learning a language other than English • Strongly Agree 22 • Agree 19 • Neutral 3 • Disagree 1 • Strongly Disagree 0 • Don’t Know 2 • Conclusions: Parents believe that their child enjoys LOTE
Learning a LOTE will assist my child in the future • Strongly Agree 25 • Agree 17 • Neutral 5 • Disagree 1 • Strongly Disagree 0 • Don’t Know 1 • Conclusions: Parents believe LOTE will be a benefit for their child in the future.
Students should be exposed to more than one LOTE • Strongly Agree 17 • Agree 11 • Neutral 12 • Disagree 6 • Strongly Disagree 0 • Don’t Know 1 • Conclusions: Some parents believe that we should have one LOTE others are unsure or disagree.
Does a LOTE program take valuable time away from other subjects • Strongly Agree 0 • Agree 2 • Neutral 6 • Disagree 11 • Strongly Disagree 13 • Don’t Know 2 • Conclusions: Parents believe that LOTE is a valuable part of our curriculum program.
To what year level should learning LOTE be compulsory • Year 2 - 6 • Year 4 - 4 • Year 6 - 4 • Year 8 - 11 • Year 10 - 17 • Year 12 – 9 Conclusion: The majority of parents believe that the opportunity to learn a LOTE should be kept open into secondary school. With a large majority thinking year 8 to 10.
Italian 25 Chinese 19 Japanese 19 Indonesian 21 French 25 Spanish 12 Koiri 2 German 1 Jamaican 1 Sign Language 1 Conclusion: While Italian and French rated highly there was a strong emphasis on Asian Languages particularly Indonesian, Japanese and Chinese. I would like to see the following languages taught at St Mary’s
Relevant Parent Comments • “LOTE is valuable but should not take time from Core Subjects.” • “LOTE provides a pathway onto further studies at ACK, STHS or GVGS.” • “Students with learning difficulties should have other alternatives arranged for them.” • “Asian languages, including Indian, are more relevant for today’s world and the future.”
“Australia is multicultural our students should be prepared for it.” • “Could help with future travels.” • “To keep up with the rest of the world out students need to be bilingual.” • “LOTE is part of a VELS curriculum and therefore must be taught, but exposure to one language is enough.” • “Learning LOTE can assist with learning English and Grammar.” • “Learning LOTE can assist with VCE results, travel, employment and enjoyment.” • “Learning a LOTE can provide an insight into another society and culture.”
Where the responses came from. PREP -7 ONE -6 TWO -5 THREE -8 FOUR -7 FIVE -2 SIX -4 SEVEN -7 EIGHT -4 NINE -4 TEN -0
STAFF RESPONSESA language other then English should be taught from p-10 • Strongly Agree 4 • Agree 5 • Neutral 7 • Disagree 1 • Strongly Disagree 0 • Don’t Know 0 • Conclusions: Majority of staff surveyed believe that a LOTE should be taught p-10
It is valuable for students to learn another language • Strongly Agree 6 • Agree 8 • Neutral 3 • Disagree 0 • Strongly Disagree 0 • Don’t Know 0 • Conclusions: Majority of staff surveyed believe that it is valuable for their students to learn another language.
Students enjoy learning a language other than English • Strongly Agree 3 • Agree 10 • Neutral 4 • Disagree 0 • Strongly Disagree 0 • Don’t Know 0 • Conclusions: Staff believe that students enjoy learning a LOTE
Learning a LOTE will assist our students in the future • Strongly Agree 1 • Agree 10 • Neutral 3 • Disagree 2 • Strongly Disagree 0 • Don’t Know 0 • Conclusions: Staff believe LOTE will be a benefit for their students in the future.
Students should be exposed to more than one LOTE • Strongly Agree 1 • Agree 3 • Neutral 6 • Disagree 6 • Strongly Disagree 0 • Don’t Know 0 • Conclusions: The majority of staff are neutral or disagree that more than one LOTE should be taught to students at SMC.
Does a LOTE program take valuable time away from other subjects • Strongly Agree 3 • Agree 1 • Neutral 4 • Disagree 4 • Strongly Disagree 3 • Don’t Know 0 • Conclusions: Staff have mixed reactions in regards to this question.
To what year level should learning LOTE be compulsory • Year 2 - 1 • Year 4 - 0 • Year 6 - 3 • Year 8 – 3 • Year 9 - 1 • Year 10 - 4 • Year 12 – 2 Conclusion: The majority of staff believe that the opportunity to learn a LOTE should go into secondary school but there is no definite year.
Italian 4 Chinese 5 Japanese 2 Indonesian 9 French 6 Spanish 3 Koiri 2 Conclusion: Indonesian, French and Chinese are the most popular LOTE choices given by staff. I would like to see the following languages taught at St Mary’s
Relevant Staff Comments • “Cultural aspect is important.” • “Learning a language impacts on students in many positive ways.” • “Latin based languages are the most versatile for adulthood.” • “PE, ICT specialists would be of more value than a LOTE.” • “Look to the future with Chinese and Indian.”
“We are resourced for Italian.” • “As long as we have a teacher who can do it.” • “LOTE needs to be across all levels.” • “Another language is not essential if you speak English.”
Student Responses A language other then English should be taught from p-10 • Strongly Agree 15 • Agree 30 • Neutral 20 • Disagree 11 • Strongly Disagree 4 • Don’t Know 1 • Conclusions: Majority of students surveyed believe that a LOTE should be taught at St. Mary’s
It is valuable to learn another language • Strongly Agree 28 • Agree 26 • Neutral 15 • Disagree 1 • Strongly Disagree 4 • Don’t Know 7 • Conclusions: Majority of students surveyed believe that it is valuable to learn another language.
I enjoy learning a language other than English • Strongly Agree 11 • Agree 29 • Neutral 20 • Disagree 11 • Strongly Disagree 4 • Don’t Know 6 • Conclusions: The majority of students enjoy learning a language other than English.
Learning a LOTE will assist me in the future • Strongly Agree 20 • Agree 27 • Neutral 14 • Disagree 5 • Strongly Disagree 4 • Don’t Know 12 • Conclusions: Students believe LOTE will be a benefit for them in the future.
I should be exposed to more than one LOTE • Strongly Agree 7 • Agree 21 • Neutral 15 • Disagree 16 • Strongly Disagree 12 • Don’t Know 10 • Conclusions: The students neither agree nor disagree that more than one LOTE should be taught to students at SMC.
Does a LOTE program take valuable time away from other subjects • Strongly Agree 6 • Agree 7 • Neutral 14 • Disagree 15 • Strongly Disagree 10 • Don’t Know 7 • Conclusions: Students mostly disagree or are neutral on whether they think LOTE takes time away from other subjects.
To what year level should learning LOTE be compulsory • Year 2 - 1 • Year 4 - 4 • Year 6 - 13 • Year 8 – 24 • Year 10 - 29 • Year 12 – 5 Conclusion: The majority of students believe that the opportunity to learn a LOTE should go into secondary school but there is no definite year.
Italian 8 Chinese 17 Japanese 12 Indonesian 11 French 56 Spanish 29 German 4 Conclusion: French was the most popular choice of a language chosen by the students followed by Spanish. I would like to see the following languages taught at St Mary’s