VicTESOL Professional Learning

Becoming future-ready: Digital inclusion of young refugees and asylum seekers in Australia 28 November 2024. 4:30pm – 5:30pm AEDT, Online This session will explore the findings of the research on digital inclusion of young refugees and asylum seekers (R/AS) in Australia, including key issues, barriers, available support, and factors impacting their inclusion both within and […]

‘Wenesh Niin’: Laying the foundation of the Spirit Within 3 December 2024. 11:00am – 12:00pm AEDT, Online NOWPlay is proud to present “Wenesh Niin: Who Am I?”, a comprehensive teacher’s resource designed to assist educators in understanding and supporting a child’s journey. Created by educators Yvette and Jacinta Manitowabi, this resource blends Anishinaabe teachings with […]

Meet the Assessors Online 13 February 2025, 4:30pm – 6:00pm, AEDT, Online This session will provide feedback on student performance in the 2024 VCE EAL exam. In addition, the main focus of the evening will be on the features of the new Study Design, particularly in terms of preparing students for the 2025 exam. There […]

Teaching EAL (English as an AI-assisted Language): From Exrater to ChatGPT 27 March 2025. 5:30pm – 6:30pm AEDT, Online Why has Artificial Intelligence (A)I suddenly become such a big issue? Where did it come from? Why should it be of interest to language teachers? This session briefly explores the history of AI, focusing on Exrater, […]

The Science of Reading in TESOL: Challenges, Opportunities, and Practical Approaches 8 May 2025. 5:30pm – 6:30pm AEST, Online This session will explore the Science of Reading within the TESOL context, addressing challenges and misconceptions that often arise. Anh will share key learnings, practical considerations and necessary modifications for our English language learners. She hopes […]

Teaching First Nation Students: Things to consider 15 May 2025. 5:30pm – 6:30pm AEST, Online In this presentation, informed by recent studies and collaboration other researchers and educators, the presenter will describe some of the key issues that need to be considered when teaching First Nation Australian students. This includes a consideration of their diverse […]

An Analysis of Australian and Pakistani English Language Textbooks in Terms of Acquiring English as a Second Language by Underprivileged Students in Both Countries at the Pre-Intermediate Level 4 September 2025 5:30pm – 6:30pm AEST, Online This session will cover key research on three theories: Equity Theory, Cognitive Load Theory and Universal Design Learning while […]

Transforming TESOL Practice: AI as a Literacy and Learning Partner 11 September 5:30pm – 7:30pm AEST, Online This dynamic two-hour online workshop empowers TESOL educators to harness artificial intelligence as a transformative tool for English language learners. Grounded in sociocultural learning theory and multilingual pedagogies, participants will explore practical strategies that utilise student linguistic repertoires […]

Teaching Otherwise: Hybrid Professional Becoming in Multilingual English Classrooms Liza Abad, Amna Iqbal, Ashley Starford, Thanh Huong Hang Le (Jo Le), Nashid Nigar Faculty of Education, University of Melbourne 13 November 5:30pm – 6:30pm AEDT, Online A gathering of stories, senses, and solidarities What does it mean to teach English across multiple languages, lands, and […]