Bandscales
Indigenous bandscales were developed by the department in the mid to late 1990s, based on the National Languages and Literacy Institute of Australia (NLLIA) rating scales (Bandscales) for English as a Second Language (ESL) students that are used throughout Australia. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bandscales are used to assess students ' SAE language development and monitor students ' progress.
They are currently being used to raise awareness with teachers in regard to language perspectives for Indigenous students.
The Bandscales are available online. The Indigenous Schooling Support Unit runs Bandscales training workshops. There is limited training available throughout 2008.
For more information contact the Project Officer on (07) 3237 0716.
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