Relation to The New Zealand Curriculum Framework

How does learning new languages relate to The New Zealand Curriculum Framework?

Learning a language contributes to, and draws on, learning across the curriculum. Learning a language may also help students to develop positive attitudes and values as they learn to appreciate and enjoy the diversity of human experience and communication.

There can be many opportunities for language teachers to collaborate with teachers of other learning areas so that students' learning is reinforced by being integrated into other areas of the curriculum.

Summary

• Learning a new language encompasses experiences in all areas of learning.



• Languages programmes provide opportunities for teachers to collaborate, so that the learning is reinforced in all subject areas.



• All of the Framework essential skills can be developed through language learning.



• Learning a new language widens students' horizons, and encourages them to examine and extend their existing attitudes and values.

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