This course requires 2 options.
Level 1 Samoan
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms B. Tasele Lafaele.
This will lead to Level 2 Samoan and offer three internal and two external assessments, which are all endorsement papers. This emphasis is on producing a speech, interaction, and writing. Students will need to build their critical thinking and protocols about Samoan Language and culture through daily life. Students will be sharing and justifying information and ideas that are important.
This course is an introductory program for those with existing strengths in Gagana Samoa. This course will further skills and understanding through language components, and develop students' awareness of belongings, their life, and culture, through language and cultural knowledge. |
Course Overview
Term 1
What is it like to learn the Samoan language and culture in New Zealand?
For example:
* Identity as a Samoan and a New Zealand born
* Belief - what church do you belong
* Cultural Values - respect, love, and the truth
Term 2
Playing a role at any Samoan cultural event through interactions (church community, ethnic community, school, etc.)
For examples:
* Learn a Bible verse, a song, a poem, etc. for White Sunday
* Learn how to make Samoan umu/ suavai.
* Learn how to serve 'ava at the 'ava ceremony
* Learn the 'Sua' presentation and different roles for male and female
* Learn the calling of people to the table, acknowledgment of food, etc
Term 3
Research and write about any famous people of Samoa, past and present.
Research on the similarities and differences between NZ and Samoa Education systems, and sports, as well as comparisons between Samoa and NZ in the past and now.
Revision for DGA school examinations end of the term.
Term 4
Preparation and Revision for NCEA Examinations
Catch up on any incomplete internal assessment before the end of the year.
Recommended Prior Learning
Two Internal Assessments:
1. Achievement Standard 92032: Credits - 5
Interact in spoken Gagana Sāmoa to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions.
2. Achievement Standard 92033: Credits - 5
Communicate in Gagana Sāmoa in relation to a cultural context. Write various text types in Samoan on areas of most immediate relevance.
Two External Assessments:
4, Achievement Standard 92034: Credits - 5
Demonstrate understanding of written Gagana Sāmoa related to everyday contexts
5. Achievement Standard 92035: Credits - 5
Demonstrate understanding of spoken Gagana Sāmoa related to everyday contexts.
Total Credits = 20
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Chrome books - Google Classroom and Education Perfect
Exercise books and clear file
Samoan Textbooks
Pathway
Samoan translator and interpreter
To be a Samoan tutor for ESOL students in schools
Samoan reader and writer at examinations
Librarian
Customer services at any public place
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.1 - Interact in spoken Gagana Samoa to share and respond to information, ideas, and opinions
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.2 - Communicate in Gagana Samoa in relation to a cultural context
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of written Gagana Samoa related to everyday contexts
NZQA Info
Gagana Samoa 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of spoken Gagana Samoa related to everyday contexts
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It is the policy of Bishop Viard College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications