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SUMMARY:Teaching EAL students in the secondary classroom:  A myriad of learning opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Teaching EAL students in the secondary classroom: A myriad of learning opportunities\n4 December 5:30pm – 6:30pm AEDT\, Online\nAre you a secondary school teacher? Do you want to know more about what it means to learn English and learn curricular skills and knowledge at the same time? Perhaps you have seen EAL resources but lack confidence in using them to plan. In this session you will expand your understanding of the challenges of learning in English and learning secondary subject content at the same time. You will also consider why knowing your EAL learners as individuals who bring a wealth of cultural and linguistic experiences is a wonderful opportunity to know how to plan meaningful and targeted learning experiences. Key recommendations will be made so that you can begin to plan to address your EAL students’ needs and rights as multilingual learners. \nSpeaker\nApril Edwards \nApril Edwards is an experienced EAL teacher and TESOL and literacy lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the university of Melbourne. She has supported undergraduate and post graduate pre-service teachers and in-service teachers across all learning areas for over 8 years. She has also worked in schools as an English teacher and EAL teacher\, EAL coordinator and EAL coach to English teachers and led whole school approaches. Her research interests include how knowledge is constructed when working in diverse multilingual classrooms and why this is important to understand for both content learning and student wellbeing. \nCost\n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket. 
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/teaching-eal-students-in-the-secondary-classroom-a-myriad-of-learning-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T012757
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SUMMARY:Intersecting Needs: Recognising and Responding to EAL Learners who may have Additional Learning Needs
DESCRIPTION:Intersecting Needs: Recognising and Responding to EAL Learners who may have Additional Learning Needs\n26 February 2026 5:00pm – 6:00pm AEDT\, Online\nHow do teachers distinguish between EAL needs and learning difficulties in newly arrived learners? This interactive workshop explores the complexities of identifying and supporting EAL students who may also have additional learning needs. \nDrawing on insights from her 2025 Churchill Fellowship research into UK practices\, Simone Cassidy will share emerging approaches that strengthen collaboration between EAL and inclusion specialists\, improve early identification\, and promote equitable access to learning. \nParticipants will engage with a case study and guided discussion to unpack real-world examples and reflect on their own contexts. Together\, we’ll consider practical strategies for monitoring EAL students who experience ongoing learning challenges\, and for gathering meaningful information to inform referral process when students undergo allied health assessments. \n  \nSpeaker\nSimone Cassidy is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for young people who have arrived in Australia as refugees. Simone currently works in the Department of Families\, Fairness and Housing (Victoria)\, supporting health and education assessments for children and young people living in out-of-home care. However for over seven years\, Simone served as an Education and Training Advisor in the Refugee Minor Program (RMP) within the same department\, where she played a pivotal role in supporting the education of unaccompanied humanitarian minors. Through this work\, Simone gained deep insight into the systemic gaps that affect refugee-background learners—particularly those who have learning difficulties or disabilities. These experiences continue to inform her advocacy for more equitable policies and practices that recognise both the challenges and the strengths of refugee-background students. \nIn 2024\, Simone was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to explore UK practices in identifying and supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners who have additional learning needs\, building on her long-standing commitment to inclusive and responsive education systems. \nThis session will be recorded and only made available to registered participants.  \nRegistrations will be capped at 100. Tickets for this session will only be available until 5:00pm\, Wednesday\, 25 February 2026. \n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session. 
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/intersecting-needs-recognising-and-responding-to-eal-learners-who-may-have-additional-learning-needs/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T154500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T164500
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SUMMARY:The Revised Victorian Curriculum F-10: EAL 2.0
DESCRIPTION:The Revised Victorian Curriculum F-10: EAL 2.0\n3 March 2026 3:45pm – 4:45pm AEDT\, Online\nThis presentation will provide a summary of the major revisions to the Victorian Curriculum F-10: EAL 2.0. It will explore the amendments to the structure\, the areas that have been strengthened\, the shifts in language and the connections that can be made across the curriculum. Links to the new resources available will also be shared. \nSpeaker\nKellie Heintz  is currently employed as the EAL Curriculum Manager at the VCAA. Prior to this\, she was a lecturer in language and literacy education at the University of Melbourne in the Faculty of Education\, where she trained pre-service secondary English teachers. She also worked as an educational adviser with the Teach for Australia program\, and taught VCE English and EAL in the Catholic sector for 20 years. \n**PLEASE NOTE: This session will not be recorded and/or the presentation will not be made available on the VicTESOL website.** \nCost\n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/the-revised-victorian-curriculum-f-10-eal-2-0/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T183000
DTSTAMP:20260519T012757
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SUMMARY:Learner Centred Assessment: Portfolio Assessment of the EAL Framework 
DESCRIPTION:Learner Centred Assessment: Portfolio Assessment of the EAL Framework\n11 March 2026 5:30pm – 6:30pm AEDT\, Online\nCome to this session to hear Gordon TAFE share how they use portfolio as the main assessment method in their adult EAL program. Learn some insights into how this way of designing assessment tasks allows for a flexible\, holistic\, and learner centred approach to gathering and capturing assessment evidence for the EAL Framework. \nSpeaker\nAngela Di Sciascio is a passionate EAL teacher who has worked in the adult sector for over 25 years. Angela is actively involved in state-wide networks including the EAL Framework Adult Sector Advisory Group and VicTESOL committee. She is currently the President of VicTESOL. Angela recently completed her Masters of Education where her research focused on analysing the knowledge underpinning the Victorian EAL Framework accredited curriculum. \nCost\n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket. 
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/learner-centred-assessment-portfolio-assessment-of-the-eal-framework/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Professional Learning,VicTESOL Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T173000
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SUMMARY:Generative AI for Translanguaging Pedagogies: Opportunities and Challenges in Adult English Language Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Generative AI for Translanguaging Pedagogies: Opportunities and Challenges in Adult English Language Classrooms\n19 March 2026 5:30pm – 6:30pm AEDT\, Online\nAdult learners in English language classrooms bring a rich array of home and community languages calling for pedagogical approaches responsive to such linguistic diversity. Translanguaging\, which we refer to as the use of learners’ full linguistic repertoires to support their language learning and learning more broadly\, has been recognised as a promising pedagogical approach in such contexts. However\, it can present a challenge when teachers lack knowledge of languages learners speak or when learners have varying knowledge of and confidence in using languages spoken at home and in their community. Generative AI can help alleviate these challenges by processing and producing written\, visual and oral texts across languages. This presentation examines how generative AI enhances opportunities for learners to deploy existing linguistic knowledge and offers three practical examples: co-creation of multilingual content\, multilingual speech recognition\, and real time multilingual assistance. However\, AI benefits are not equally distributed\, and this requires creativity from practitioners to design inclusive learning opportunities that value learners’ diverse linguistic resources. The presentation concludes with key considerations and future directions for practitioners working at the intersection of translanguaging pedagogy and generative AI technologies. \n  \nSpeaker\nDr Katrina Tour is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Monash University. Her research focuses on the digital literacies of children and adults from refugee and migrant backgrounds for life\, learning and employment. It aims to enhance educational policies and pedagogies for digital literacies in EAL/TESOL settings in Australia and globally. Katrina’s projects in EAL contexts have examined innovative pedagogies with digital technologies\, digital literacies\, technology use in different ethnic communities and\, more recently\, AI literacy. Katrina is the author of Digital Empowerment for Refugee and Migrant Learners (2025) and Enhancing Digital Literacies with Adult English Language Learners (2022) which explore how digital technologies can support inclusive pedagogies\, equitable access to education\, and rich learning opportunities for adult EAL learners. \nDr Edwin Creely is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Monash Universitybringing over 25 years of classroom teaching experience to his current role. With an international reputation built on more than 60 publications across academic journals and books\, he leads research in digital technologies\, generative artificial intelligence\, and adult education. His recent publications include Digital Empowerment for Refugee and Migrant Learners (2025) and Enhancing Digital Literacies with Adult English Language Learners (2022)\, which provide practical frameworks for educators working with diverse populations. Dr Creely’s research focuses on how emerging technologies can transform teaching practice\, particularly in language education and teacher training programs. His work examines the pedagogical implications of AI integration in classrooms\, developing assessment strategies that support both educators and learners. \nA/P Marianne Turner is an Associate Professor and currently the Associate Dean (Graduate Research) in the Faculty of Education at Monash University. She researches the leveraging of students’ linguistic and cultural resources for learning\, and context-sensitive approaches to the integration of language and content. Her work has been published widely in both language education and general education journals\, such as Language Teaching Research and Teaching and Teacher Education. She has written a book entitled Multilingualism as a resource and a goal: Using and learning languages in mainstream schools (Palgrave Macmillan)\, recently co-edited Multilingualism as opportunity: An integrated perspective on English and languages education in Australia (Routledge)\, and aims to make connections between research and practice on the Leveraging Languages for Learning website. \nCost\n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/generative-ai-for-translanguaging-pedagogies-opportunities-and-challenges-in-adult-english-language-classrooms/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T012757
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SUMMARY:Victorian F-10 EAL Curriculum 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Victorian F-10 EAL Curriculum 2.0\n26 March 2026 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm\, AEDT\, Online\nThis session will example practical teaching and learning activities that support language progression against the VCAA updated EAL curriculum. The session will cover strategies relevant to primary years AL-B3 and secondary CL-C4. \nSpeaker\n Mollie Daphne is a VicTesol Executive member and previously held EAL lead role at Catholic Education in Victoria.  She is PHD candidate at Victoria University and currently teaching in large Catholic secondary school in northwest of Melbourne. \nRebekah Piper Jones has worked with EAL learners for more than 20 years and currently serves as the Treasurer of VicTESOL. She has spent the past decade in the Victorian New Arrivals Program and has worked extensively with the EAL curriculum in her roles as Curriculum Coordinator and Learning Specialist at Blackburn English Language School. \nCost\n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/victorian-f-10-eal-curriculum-2-0/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T012757
CREATED:20260207T074252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T011343Z
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SUMMARY:An introduction to functional grammar and its use in the classroom
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to functional grammar and its use in the classroom\n5 May 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm AEST\, Online\nThis session will introduce and explain what is meant by the term functional grammar\, and then ground it in classroom practice by considering one of the main aspects of functional grammar\, the noun group\, and how it can be utilised to teach so many other aspects of language. \nSpeaker\nLynette Lingard is a Lexis Education consultant\, presenting their Tutor Training courses Australia-wide and internationally\, as well as providing consulting services. She also works as an independent EAL/D and literacy consultant based in Queensland. Her career spans over 29 years as an EAL teacher\, advisor and consultant\, having worked in primary and secondary schools as well as specialist EAL centres in the public education system. Most of her work centres on devising\, planning\, implementing and presenting quality literacy professional development programs for educators\, with a special focus on the language needs of second language learners. Her interest lies in the important role of the explicit teaching of language across all curriculum areas for all students\, both English speaking and second language learners. \n  \n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/an-introduction-to-functional-grammar-and-its-use-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T012757
CREATED:20260202T074423Z
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SUMMARY:Equitable Access: Science of Learning for Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:Equitable Access: Science of Learning for Multilingual Learners\n19 May 2026 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm\, AEST\, Online\nThis session will focus on how mainstream classrooms can provide equitable access to evidence-based Science of Learning practices for multilingual learners. It challenges deficit-based assumptions\, highlights the importance of high expectations and inclusion\, and offers practical examples of how classroom routines and teacher collaboration can make effective practice accessible for all learners. \nSpeaker\nAmity Adley is an experienced educator\, EAL specialist\, and consultant with over a decade of experience supporting multilingual learners in Victorian school settings. She has worked extensively in EAL and New Arrivals programs\, with a particular focus on inclusive\, evidence-based classroom practice. She currently works as an independent education consultant\, collaborating with schools and educators to strengthen inclusive\, effective teaching and learning for EAL students. \nCost\n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/equitable-access-science-of-learning-for-multilingual-learners/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260604T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260604T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T012757
CREATED:20260222T023222Z
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SUMMARY:Story-based approach to teaching EAL in an adult classroom - Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Story-based approach to teaching EAL in an adult classroom – Session 1\n4 June 2026 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm\, AEDT\, Online\nA story-based approach to teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) in an adult classroom provides a dynamic and engaging way to foster language learning. By integrating storytelling into the curriculum\, instructors tap into the natural human affinity for narratives\, creating a context for language use that feels authentic and meaningful. Adults of diverse backgrounds and life experiences\, benefit from the emotional and cultural connections that stories offer. This approach not only enhances vocabulary acquisition\, grammar\, and pronunciation\, but also encourages critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and empathy. Through stories\, learners can practice language skills in realistic\, contextualized scenarios. The story-based approach promotes a safe\, interactive learning environment where learners feel empowered to share their own stories\, making language learning a more personalized experience. \nThis topic will be covered across TWO SESSIONS: \nSession 1 Building the context – presentation \nDuring the presentation\, participants will learn about (or be reminded of) an approach to organise teaching and learning English as Additional Language in an adult classroom based on a story. Participants will explore how using a story (not just a text) as a framework can integrate reading\, writing\, speaking\, listening\, vocabulary\, and grammar in a meaningful way. The session highlights practical strategies for structuring lessons\, scaffolding learning\, and using students’ existing knowledge as a resource. It will also touch on research evidence showing that story-based approaches support deeper comprehension\, increased learner engagement\, and more natural language acquisition by embedding language in meaningful contexts. \nSession 2 Building the content – workshop \nDuring the workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to design their own story-based learning session using a structured outline provided by the presenter. This hands-on approach will guide participants through the process of incorporating stories into an EAL learning session. The outline will help participants identify key components such as setting objectives\, selecting appropriate stories\, and integrating language skills practice\, all while considering the cultural and emotional relevance of the chosen narratives. This collaborative process will encourage creative thinking and allow participants to share ideas and feedback with their peers\, further enhancing their learning experience. To benefit from the workshop\, participants are encouraged to join it using a desktop computer or a laptop. \n**PLEASE NOTE: this page only confirms your registration to session 1. Please register your attendance for session 2 here** \nSpeaker\nTanja Rykovska is an experienced EAL teacher with a deep interest in inclusive and engaging learning environments. Tanja has worked with diverse groups of adult learners\, helping them develop essential language skills through creative methods. She is particularly interested in using story-based approaches to teaching\, recognising the power of narrative in fostering language acquisition and building authentic connections among learners. Tanja enjoys sharing her knowledge and expertise with other educators and learning from peers. \nCost\n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/story-based-approach-to-teaching-eal-in-an-adult-classroom-session-1/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260611T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T012757
CREATED:20260222T023133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T072438Z
UID:41602-1781195400-1781199000@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:Story-based approach to teaching EAL in an adult classroom - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Story-based approach to teaching EAL in an adult classroom – Session 2\n11 June 2026 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm\, AEDT\, Online\nA story-based approach to teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) in an adult classroom provides a dynamic and engaging way to foster language learning. By integrating storytelling into the curriculum\, instructors tap into the natural human affinity for narratives\, creating a context for language use that feels authentic and meaningful. Adults of diverse backgrounds and life experiences\, benefit from the emotional and cultural connections that stories offer. This approach not only enhances vocabulary acquisition\, grammar\, and pronunciation\, but also encourages critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and empathy. Through stories\, learners can practice language skills in realistic\, contextualized scenarios. The story-based approach promotes a safe\, interactive learning environment where learners feel empowered to share their own stories\, making language learning a more personalized experience. \nThis topic will be covered across TWO SESSIONS: \nSession 1 Building the context – presentation \nDuring the presentation\, participants will learn about (or be reminded of) an approach to organise teaching and learning English as Additional Language in an adult classroom based on a story. Participants will explore how using a story (not just a text) as a framework can integrate reading\, writing\, speaking\, listening\, vocabulary\, and grammar in a meaningful way. The session highlights practical strategies for structuring lessons\, scaffolding learning\, and using students’ existing knowledge as a resource. It will also touch on research evidence showing that story-based approaches support deeper comprehension\, increased learner engagement\, and more natural language acquisition by embedding language in meaningful contexts. \nSession 2 Building the content – workshop \nDuring the workshop\, participants will have the opportunity to design their own story-based learning session using a structured outline provided by the presenter. This hands-on approach will guide participants through the process of incorporating stories into an EAL learning session. The outline will help participants identify key components such as setting objectives\, selecting appropriate stories\, and integrating language skills practice\, all while considering the cultural and emotional relevance of the chosen narratives. This collaborative process will encourage creative thinking and allow participants to share ideas and feedback with their peers\, further enhancing their learning experience. To benefit from the workshop\, participants are encouraged to join it using a desktop computer or a laptop. \n**PLEASE NOTE: this page only confirms your registration to session 2. Please register your attendance for session 1 here** \nSpeaker\nTanja Rykovska is an experienced EAL teacher with a deep interest in inclusive and engaging learning environments. Tanja has worked with diverse groups of adult learners\, helping them develop essential language skills through creative methods. She is particularly interested in using story-based approaches to teaching\, recognising the power of narrative in fostering language acquisition and building authentic connections among learners. Tanja enjoys sharing her knowledge and expertise with other educators and learning from peers. \nCost\n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/story-based-approach-to-teaching-eal-in-an-adult-classroom-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
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