PERSONAL AND SOCIAL COMPETENCE

Able to understand & show empathy

• Paris Je T'Aime - Tour Eiffel (V11eme); Quais de Seine (Veme); Loin du 16eme; Place des Fetes (X1Xeme) - show diversity and build empathy for people of different origins who live in France.  Compare with Australia.
• Medecins Sans Frontieres & Restos du Coeur

Being open-minded about different viewings of the world

• As students' language competence increases, it all seems less foreign and more 'normal' and a range of viewpoints become acceptable for incorporation into their worldview.

Interact in a collaborative & respectful manner

• Students on exchange, penpals
• Mood in the class shifts to become more inclusive as students continue LOTE studies; byYear 9, they are mature enough to discuss issues of difference and racism and xenophobia.