Our St. Margaret Mary’s teacher, Grant Tasca is our AUSLAN teacher. Grant has partnered with AUSLAN Education Services to learn and teach AUSLAN to all students from Foundation to Year 6.
Learning Auslan offers numerous benefits, including:Unique neural and cognitive development through visual language
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Ability to communicate with Auslan-using peers, friends, and family
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Enhanced visual-gestural communication skills
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Intellectual stimulation and personal growth
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Cross-curricular integration, especially with ICT
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Access to diverse ways of expression and thinking
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Development of interpersonal skills and broader social networks
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Appreciation of inclusion and diversity
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Acquisition of a portable communication mode with cross-cultural applications
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Insight into language acquisition and learning processes
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Improved literacy development
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Accessibility for non-traditional learners, students with disabilities, and visual learners