Languages other than English (LOTE) Domain – Research and Data
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This section identifies current research in the area of languages education.
Research
Promoting the benefits of language learning (PDF - 162Kb) is a research paper outlining the benefits of learning a language based on research findings. It was commissioned by the LOTE Unit and compiled by the Research Unit for Multilingualism and Cross Cultural Communication.
Languages for Victoria’s Future (PDF - 636Kb) - proposes a range of important directions for the teaching and learning of languages in Victorian schools. This paper is the result of widespread community consultation and an extensive examination of languages provision in Victoria.
Teaching and Learning Languages Other Than English (LOTE) in Victorian schools (PDF - 218Kb) - this report surveys the importance of learning Languages Other Than English (LOTE) by school-age children as identified in local and international research, and examines the relative merits of language learning in Victorian schools. It provides a succinct overview of LOTE as part of essential learning for students from a range of perspectives, beginning with a brief summary of policy developments in language teaching in Victoria and nationally. The main body of the report looks more broadly at language teaching in its contemporary context to explore the significant contributions of LOTE study to learning by students in the changed global context and recent developments in research into the principles and practices of effective LOTE teaching.
Data
LOTE Reports
The LOTE Data reports contain data about LOTE programs in government schools. These reports are based on information from the annual LOTE survey conducted in August.