Issues with loss of Languages through RELPs
The loss of Languages programs/deployment of Languages teachers to do ICIS units (what about all of that hard-won linguistic mastery?) is an affront. It is of real concern to Jim Athans of Kingston College in his roles as Indonesian teacher/cluster coordinator and QTU rep on the QSA Languages SAC. It is also an indefensible smokescreen for NCT cover for classroom teachers, and the fact that Languages teachers are expected to report on it is downright fraudulent. Against what criteria and standards? The KLA Languages Essential Learnings were written for LANGUAGES, NOT weak and indefensible SOSE, and not would-be intercultural programs.
The only way to teach fair dinkum intercultural literacy is through quality intercultural Languages programs, taught by appropriately trained, motivated, reflective Languages teachers. | 
