LOTE+-+Indonesian

=**LOTE - INDONESIAN** =

====The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development expects that schools provide Languages other than English from Prep to Year 10. 22 languages are taught in Victorian government primary schools and 19 in secondary schools. A quality Indonesian program at Heany Park Primary School offers classes for 40 minutes per week taught by a qualified LOTE teacher. Click the **LOTE wiki** to view what is happening at Heany Park Primary School in regard to students learning the Indonesian language. Lara Secondary College have a great example of a LOTE wiki. Knox Network Languages has some awesome links too! View the HPPS LOTE wiki now! ====


 * Why learn a language other than English? **

**Answer:** Learning a language.........
 * develops an understanding of how languages work which leads to improved literacy skills, including English literacy
 * helps students develop critical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills
 * teaches students about other peoples, their ideas and ways of thinking
 * inspires interest in and respect for other cultures
 * enhances employment and career prospects
 * contributes to social cohesiveness through better communication and understanding
 * contributes to economic, diplomatic and strategic development.

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