In this webinar we present the results of an investigation of linguistically responsive vocabulary teaching in a Year 7 science class. We discuss how an EAL and science teacher worked together to apply the whole school’s Three Tiers approach to literacy across the curriculum with reference to the sub-strand word knowledge as one feature of […]

In this presentation, presenters from Lexis Education will explore ways of speeding up our EAL students’ learning of English and learning in English through a focus on how languages work to make meaning. This approach draws on a metalanguage (a language for talking about language) for English, which can be equally drawn on to contrast […]

Our upcoming event with Kellie Heintz from the VCAA will address many of the questions about the new VCE EAL study design asked in the recent VicTESOL survey of teachers. This presentation will focus on the implementation of VCE units 1 and 2 EAL in 2023. New aspects of the study will be unpacked, with […]

EAL Writing Strategies in a Primary Setting Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Online ‘Writing is central to EAL/D students’ learning at school. Learning writing is a platform for understanding and development of language structure, text and academic content. It gives students the opportunity to express themselves, and also to analyse and understand texts […]

In this session, Glynis, Michael and Jenna will provide feedback on student performance in the 2022 VCE EAL exam, including analysis of student performance in each section and examples of student responses. There will be opportunities for you to ask questions and gain valuable insight into how the exam is assessed. They will also suggest […]

Effective implementation of translanguaging pedagogy in TESOL classrooms Thursday, 9 March 2023 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm Translanguaging strategies and pedagogies are growing in popularity within a variety of TESOL contexts.  Translanguaging refers to the unique linguistic repertoire of an individual in which there are no clear-cut boundaries to separate languages. Translanguaging pedagogy, therefore, provides opportunities for learners […]

In this presentation, Emily will discuss her research with the ISS institute that focuses on best practice pedagogies of digital literacy skills for adult EAL migrant and refugee learners within the community-based education setting. This cohort encounter significant challenges with digital devices that give them access to information allowing them to participate fully in everyday […]