Anh Phan, Laurence Guttmann, Marko Jakic, & Mina Sellton (Western English Language School) Online Webinar Wednesday April 28, 4-5:30 pm This session will model a systematic and explicit pedagogical approach to teaching genre using functional grammar, the teaching and learning cycle and backward design. Through a persuasive genre, we will demonstrate the powerful ways in […]
April Edwards & Michelle Andrews Wednesday 5 May, 3:45-4:45pm Online Event (Free event for members!) Once upon a time, a good learner was one who could just recall and repeat knowledge. However, in contemporary education we expect learners to do so much more – to locate, evaluate, articulate and create information individually or collaboratively. Reflecting […]
Victoria Wilson Wednesday 5th May, 6:30 – 7:30pm AEST Additional viewing: Friday 7th May @ 12:30 – 1:30pm AEST Duration: 1 hr Cost: $10 VicTESOL members *Please note: These tickets are available to VicTESOL members only* Click here to find out about becoming a member of VicTESOL This presentation, by veteran ESL/EFL teacher and PhD candidate Victoria (Tori) […]
Mairin Hennebry-Leung & Xuesong (Andy) Gao Wednesday 19 May, 4-5:30 pm (AEST) Online Webinar As most language teachers know, motivation is a vital component of effective language learning. Without it, teachers’ careful planning and creative ideas can quickly be undermined. The research supports this view and finds that motivation can predict anything up to 33% […]
Thursday 3 June, 2021, 4-5pm Online Event - presentation and conversation rooms Join us for an hour of resourcing and networking! This is an opportunity to share practice with teachers from other schools and institutions. Share your tips and get advice from others who are at a similar stage of their careers. A big part […]
The Department of Home Affairs has just released a Discussion Paper and Submission Response form regarding proposed reforms to the AMEP. In preparation for the upcoming DHA consultation forum, ACTA state/territory associations are holding events to give teachers an opportunity to discuss the proposed changes. You're invited to discuss the recently issued Discussion Paper on Reforms to the AMEP […]
Kellie Heintz, EAL Curriculum Manager, VCAA Tuesday 8 June, 4:00-5:00pm Free webinar With the proposed changes to the VCE English/EAL study design now available for consultation, join Kellie Heintz, the EAL Curriculum Manager at the VCAA, as she presents an overview of the draft with a particular focus on the EAL curriculum. She will introduce […]
Colony to Nation – Bridging the Gap for EAL Learners Presented by NGV Learn and VicTESOL Thursday 22 July 4:00-5:30pm Explore the new suite of Colony to Nation resources for English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners. Featuring practical EAL teaching strategies, they are flexibly designed to develop your confidence in engaging students with Australian […]
*Online Event* Wednesday 25 August, 4-5pm Explore Immigration Museum's digital resources and content that can expand learning experiences for EAL learners. Museum resources include migration stories, cultural stories, and objects, timelines and personal stories investigating a myriad of Australian identities. This professional learning program is designed for EAL and classroom teachers. Resources can be adapted […]
Tuesday August 31, 4-5:30 pm Online Event VicTESOL, the state association for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Multicultural Education, is holding our next annual Symposium on Tuesday 31 August. This will be live online from 4-5:30pm AEST. For this event, we have a panel of speakers, experts in TESOL and […]
