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SUMMARY:Online Resourcing and Networking session for pre-service\, early-career EAL teachers and teachers new to EAL
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 3 June\, 2021\, 4-5pm \nOnline Event – presentation and conversation rooms \nJoin 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. \nA big part of this session will be EAL resource sharing and Jennifer Peck from the Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) will present on LMERC’s online and physical resources. \nThis session is for pre-service teachers and early-career teachers (0-2 years) of EAL students\, and teachers who are new to teaching EAL students. \nFree – VicTESOL Members (including state TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA) and Friends of VicTESOL (Students) \n$10 – Non-members \nIf you are an education student and you want to become a ‘Friend of VicTESOL‘\, please click here.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/online-resourcing-and-networking-session-for-pre-service-and-early-career-teachers-of-eal-students/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210519T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210519T173000
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SUMMARY:Motivating Learners in the Language Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Mairin Hennebry-Leung & Xuesong (Andy) Gao \nWednesday 19 May\, 4-5:30 pm (AEST) \nOnline Webinar \nAs 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% of language learning success. Yet\, there is still much we need to understand about motivation in the language classroom. In this talk\, we will share insights gathered from a large-scale study conducted among Hong Kong school learners of English. \nTwo key components of the language learning experience are the teacher and the language environment; we’ll examine what the findings of the study tell us about how teachers’ practices and the language of instruction impact on students’ motivation. A key focus will be on the way in which different features of the language learning experience can lead to a more or less agentive motivation\, in other words motivation that is more driven by the student than by the teacher or parents and particularly a motivational orientation more closely tied with a second language identity. We will explore possible explanations for these relationships between classroom features and agentive or less-agentive motivational orientations. Together we will examine what this means for classroom practice and for shaping classrooms that promote and sustain motivated language learning\, broadening the discussion to other instructional contexts and drawing on participants’ classroom experience. Through sharing of experiences (good and not so good!) of and challenges and opportunities for generating and sustaining students’ motivation\, as well as drawing on relevant theory and research\, we will identify key guiding principles of effective motivational language teaching practice. \nThe talk will be interactive\, meaning that participants will be encouraged to share their reactions\, reflections and experiences. In order to enrich the conversation\, participants will be invited to share specific examples of practice in their diverse contexts. Pause-for-talk moments and breakout rooms will be used to facilitate these conversations. \nMairin Hennebry-Leung started her career teaching Modern Languages and TESOL in a variety of contexts. She joined the University of Tasmania as Lecturer in Languages and TESOL in 2020\, prior to which she has held posts in Hong Kong\, Scotland and England\, working in language education and language teacher education. In addition to this\, Mairin has delivered professional development events and materials for teachers in France\, Spain\, China\, Hong Kong and across the UK. Her research focusses on classroom language learning\, specifically on language learning motivation\, language teacher education\, and the relationship between language teaching and citizenship development. Mairin has published widely in international journals including TESOL Quarterly\, Language Teaching Research\, and Language Learning Journal. She is a co-editor of System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics and co-editor of the Edinburgh University Press Textbooks in Applied Linguistics. \nXuesong (Andy) Gao is an associate professor at the School of Education\, University of New South Wales\, Australia. He has been involved in language teacher education in Hong Kong\, mainland China\, and Taiwan. His research interests include language learner autonomy\, language education policy\, and language teacher education. His research has been funded by Research Grants Council (Hong Kong)\, Sumitomo Foundation (Japan)\, and the Standing Committee for Language Education and Research (Hong Kong). He has published widely in international journals\, including ELT Journal\, TESOL Quarterly\, Modern Language Journal\, and Teaching and Teacher Education. He is a co-editor of System: An International Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics and co-editor of the English Language Education book series\, published by Springer. \n$10 – Member Ticket (including members of other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA) \n$20 – Non-Member Ticket
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/motivating-learners-in-the-language-classroom/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
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SUMMARY:VALBEC Webinar – English language learners: what works for traumatised students\, and everyone else too!
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Wilson\nWednesday 5th May\, 6:30 – 7:30pm AEST\nAdditional viewing: Friday 7th May @ 12:30 – 1:30pm AEST\nDuration: 1 hr\nCost: $10 VicTESOL members *Please note: These tickets are available to VicTESOL members only*  Click here to find out about becoming a member of VicTESOL \nThis presentation\, by veteran ESL/EFL teacher and PhD candidate Victoria (Tori) Wilson\, presents the latest research about trauma-informed English language teaching of adults. \nTori will describe how trauma affects learning\, and outline trauma-informed principles backed by both neuroscience and social psychiatry. She will also introduce her doctoral research into post-traumatic stress and the adult ESL learning environment. Privileging student voice\, this research is based on data from a broad range of adult ESL students in Australia. Uniquely\, it includes the experiences and insights of both traumatised and non-traumatised students\, with participants falling along various points of the post-traumatic stress continuum. Drawing directly from this qualitative data\, Tori will explain how trauma-informed\, humanising practices are universally beneficial for all second or other language learners. \nVictoria Wilson\, PhD Candidate\, University of Queensland\, Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences; Manager of CALD Languages and Learning\, USQ College\, University of Southern Qld. \n  \nFurther information is available at: https://valbec.org.au/2021/04/09/webinar-understanding-english-language-learners-what-works-for-traumatised-students-and-everyone-else-too/
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/valbec-webinar-english-language-learners-what-works-for-traumatised-students-and-everyone-else-too-victoria-wilson/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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SUMMARY:Supporting EAL students in Inquiry-based Learning
DESCRIPTION:April Edwards & Michelle Andrews \nWednesday 5 May\, 3:45-4:45pm \nOnline Event (Free event for members!) \nOnce 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 this\, Inquiry-based Learning (IBL) has become a popular pedagogical approach in Australian schools. Yet IBL presents unique challenges for EAL/D learners due to the complex language demands involved in problem solving and higher order thinking\, as well as those required to work cooperatively with others. This workshop will explore how to help EAL students participate and engage in IBL through effective planning and targeted teaching strategies that scaffold understanding\, organisation and expression of ideas. \nFollowing 14 years as a NAATI accredited translator then tertiary Spanish lecturer\, April Edwards went on to gain a Master of Teaching as an EAL/D and English secondary teacher. She later took on roles as an EAL Coordinator\, EAL specialist mentor to English teachers and Teaching and Learning lead teacher. She is currently training undergraduate and postgraduate pre-service teachers in the School of Education at La Trobe University as well as having worked as an EAL consultant to both the DET and the VCAA. April thrives on sharing her knowledge about 1st and 2nd language acquisition with colleagues and students alike. She does so in the belief that when Culturally and Linguistically Diverse students are supported to use their whole linguistic and cultural repertoire they can participate fully in any classroom setting. \nMichelle Andrews is a Primary EAL specialist\, currently coordinating the EAL program at Preston North East Primary School. Before moving to the mainstream in 2017\, she worked for many years in the New Arrivals Program at Blackburn ELS\, taking on a variety of roles including student wellbeing coordinator and Primary curriculum leader. She is passionate about supporting English Language learners to engage\, learn and thrive in Australian schools. \nFree – VicTESOL members (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA) \n$10 – Non-members
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/supporting-eal-students-in-inquiry-based-learning/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210428T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062605
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SUMMARY:Teaching genre using Functional Grammar
DESCRIPTION:Anh Phan\, Laurence Guttmann\, Marko Jakic\, & Mina Sellton (Western English Language School) \nOnline Webinar \nWednesday April 28\, 4-5:30 pm \nThis 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 which this approach apprentices students towards mastering this complex genre by building within them the metalinguistic capacity to make informed and purposeful grammatical choice to effectively persuade the target audience. \nThe session will also give a snapshot of the Western English Language School (WELS) curriculum\, which is underpinned by the principles of: \n\nfunctional grammar\,\ngenre\,\nthe teaching and learning cycle\,\npractical English\, and\nbackward design\n\nAnh Phan is a secondary learning specialist at WELS\, where she has taught for 7 years. During this time\, she has worked in a team to develop a school-wide curriculum based on genre and functional grammar. She has taught across a range of domains and secondary EAL levels (CL to C3) and has had extensive experience mentoring and supporting colleagues. Anh has a BA specialising in linguistics and has a particular interest in the social and cultural aspects of language. \nLaurence Guttmann is Assistant Principal of WELS in Braybrook\, where he has taught for over 10 years. He has a keen interest in the complexities and functions of language and how these can be understood and taught. He enjoys the broad range of learning areas that EAL teaching affords\, with particular interest in Mathematics and the Humanities. He is passionate about working with his students and colleagues at both school and system levels to contribute to the best possible education for new arrival students that includes academic\, social and emotional learning. \nMarko Jakic is the secondary curriculum coordinator at the Western English Language School\, where he has taught for 8 years. Marko’s pedagogical approach is focused on empowering students to become discerning and successful users of language for specific purposes\, across different contexts and with various interactants. Marko has a passion for all aspects of linguistics\, grammar\, assessment and pronunciation. \nWorking in this intensive English-language setting with high-needs EAL students revealed the large gap between where students were and what they would encounter once they transitioned to mainstream settings. This culminated in Marko leading a whole-school curriculum redesign focused on maximising student learning through intensive and sustained teacher professional development on explicit teaching\, and aligning the new WELS curriculum to prepare students for the expectations of mainstream schooling. \nMina Sellton is the secondary curriculum leader at the Wyndham Campus of WELS\, where she has taught for 7 years. During her time at WELS\, she worked with a team to develop and implement a new school-wide curriculum based on the tenets of backwards design\, genre and functional grammar. She has taught across a broad range of learning areas and EAL levels with a special interest in humanities and literature at an EAL C1 level. She has a wealth of experience in mentoring colleagues\, crafting rigorous assessment continua and creating materials that support the WELS curriculum. \n$10 – VicTESOL Member (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA) \n$20 – Non-member
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/teaching-genre-using-functional-grammar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210330T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210330T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062605
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SUMMARY:Using Multimedia in the Adult TESOL Classroom – Adult TESOL Sharing Session
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday March 30\, 4:30-6:00 pm \nOnline Event \nJoin us for an afternoon of sharing on the topic of multimedia use in the adult TESOL classroom. The session will begin with three teachers sharing how they use multimedia in their practice. \nFiona Norquay from Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre will demonstrate how she uses ABC’s ‘90 second news’ program with intermediate level students. Angela Fourtounis from RMIT will share her knowledge of useful apps for learning – Padlet and Mentimeter. And Fran Conron from The Gordon will show how she uses Tropfest videos in the classroom. \nWe will then break into small groups to discuss and share ideas for how multimedia can support and enhance the learning of Adult EAL learners. \n$10 – VicTESOL member ticket (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA) \n$20 – Non-member ticket
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/using-multimedia-in-the-adult-tesol-classroom-adult-tesol-sharing-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210310T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062605
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T033027Z
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SUMMARY:*SOLD OUT* ACTA Event: “Listening to AMEP Teachers” A Forum with Alison Larkins\, Commonwealth Coordinator-General for Migrant Services
DESCRIPTION:“Listening to AMEP Teachers”\nA Forum with Alison Larkins\,\nCommonwealth Coordinator-General for Migrant Services\nA follow on event from the ACTA Forum on The Future of the AMEP (11th Nov. 2020) \nThe Department of Home Affairs has provided answers to the questions that arose in the forum. These were collated and summarised under relevant headings by Helen and Jakki- refer to the file below: \n\nDownload (PDF\, 152KB) \nPlease view the Department’s answers in the file below: \n\nDownload (PDF\, 380KB) \nMs Larkins and the AMEP Team have agreed to participate in a follow-up “listening” meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 10th March 2021 7-9pm AEDT and will take place on Zoom.  Because the meeting will include break-out groups\, numbers must be limited to 100 participants. \n** THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! PLEASE REGISTER TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST ** \n\nPlease note the questions at the end of the Department’s file to which Ms Larkins seeks feedback. The Zoom meeting will focus on providing this feedback. \n1. What resources do teachers need to ensure quality teaching? How should they be shared?\n2. How can the AMEP support the different needs of the diverse student cohorts\, particularly those who have low literacy or limited formal education?\n3. How can the AMEP benefit from advances in educational technology? What resources do teachers and students need in terms of digital and remote learning?\n4. What is the ideal teaching environment (e.g. mode of delivery\, class size\, mixed levels)?\n5. What role should AMEP providers play in seeking employment outcomes for students?
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/listening-to-amep-teachers-a-forum-with-alison-larkins-commonwealth-coordinator-general-for-migrant-services/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210304T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210304T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
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SUMMARY:Spelling strategies that can work!
DESCRIPTION:Jenny Robins \nThursday 4 March 2021\, 4-5:30 pm (AEDT) \nOnline Event \nJenny Robins began as a volunteer in 2011\, then became a qualified teacher\, working with adult migrants\, people from refugee backgrounds and people seeking asylum to help them improve their English. \nIn 2017 Jenny decided to improve her skills and enrolled in a Masters of Learning Intervention in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne. She has found this invaluable as the course’s students are encouraged to tailor the subjects’ assignments to their context and needs and those of their students. Jenny currently works at Yarraville Community Centre. \nIn her Masters’ literacy subject students had to design\, implement and report on an intervention with their students. Jenny chose to help her students with their spelling\, and this presentation describes the intervention she designed and delivered. The intervention’s activities revolved around the multiple ways long vowels can be spelt\, but its main focus was on teaching the students spelling strategies which they could apply later. \nJenny will be presenting on her experience with teaching adults\, however the session is open to teachers from all sectors and the ideas in the session are transferable and applicable to all age groups. \n$10 – VicTESOL member ticket (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA) \n$20 – Non-member ticket
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/spelling-strategies-that-can-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210216T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
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SUMMARY:VCE EAL Exam Webinar - Meet the Assessors
DESCRIPTION:Glynis Rose & Rosemary McLoughlin \nTuesday 16 February\, 4-5:30 pm (AEDT)\, Online event \nIn this session\, Glynis and Rosemary will provide feedback on student performance in the 2020 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 ways to prepare students for the 2021 exam. \nGlynis Rose is the chief assessor and Rosemary McLoughlin is the assistant chief assessor of the 2020 VCE EAL Examination. \nPlease note that the content of this session will be similar to that presented through VATE. \nCost: \nVicTESOL Member $10 (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA) \nNon-member $20
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/vce-eal-exam-webinar-meet-the-assessors-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210209T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
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SUMMARY:VCE EAL Reading and Creating Texts - Online Presentation and Small group discussions
DESCRIPTION:Stephanie Georgiou & Maddy Oh \nTuesday 9 February\, 4-5:30 pm \nOnline Event \nJoin us for a presentation and small group discussions on the VCE EAL Reading and Creating Texts area of study. \nPresenters \nStephanie Georgiou has more than 18 years of experience in teaching EAL. She has worked in the adult\, Catholic and government sectors\, continuing her ongoing tenure at the Department of Education and Training.  She has managed and coordinated multiple programmes throughout her career. This includes setting up a government funded bridging program for refugee students and most recently as Language Centre and EAL coordinator managing the learning of international students and teaching staff within that program. She has run numerous in-house in-services for staff on teaching strategies for EAL students. \nMadeline Oh has 10 years experience in teaching EAL. She has spent this time working in the government sector teaching secondary school students. She currently works as an EAL coordinator. She is passionate about improving student writing and supporting the diverse needs of EAL students.\nCost: \n\n$10 – VicTESOL members (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA)\n$20 – Non-members
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/vce-eal-reading-and-creating-texts-online-presentation-and-small-group-discussions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201118T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201118T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
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SUMMARY:Engaging low level EAL learners in Online Learning
DESCRIPTION:Luke Treadwell & Tanja Rykovska\, AMES Australia\nWednesday 18 November\, 4:00-5:30pm AEDT\nOnline Event\nThis workshop is based on the premise that digital literacy is vital for living\, learning\, and working in contemporary Australian society and therefore needs to be a key feature as both a support and an outcome of any relevant EAL program. The session will detail the experience and learnings of one such program that was specifically designed (pre-COVID) to engage low level EAL learners in online learning. The session will cover the basic course design principles of our EAL online courses\, the strategies developed to engage and support the learners and their challenges and achievements learning in an online environment. Luke and Tanja’s presentation will be followed by Q&A and small group discussion. \nLuke Treadwell is a senior teacher with many years of program and project management in AMES. Luke has taught EAL students for many years across many programs and has recently worked extensively with ASMES online learning program. \nTanja Rykovska is an EAL teacher with extensive experience teaching English\, designing and delivering EAL programs in various settings and for diverse cohorts. She has a special interest in technology in language learning and has integrated technology in her teaching throughout her career.  She has been involved in AMES online learning initiative since 2015. \nCost: \n\n$10 – VicTESOL members (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA)\n$20 – Non-members\n\nCLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF VICTESOL FOR 2020! Pro-rata rate now available – Click here for 1/2 price VicTESOL membership (Valid until 31 March 2021)
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/engaging-low-level-eal-learners-in-online-learning/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201111T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
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SUMMARY:ACTA Webinar: English for Adult Migrants – Future Directions
DESCRIPTION:Alison Larkins\nWednesday 11th November 2020\, 7:00-8:00pm AEDT\nOnline Webinar\nLearn about the Commonwealth Government’s vision for English language provision for adult migrants.\nPresenter Alison Larkins was appointed in late 2019 as Commonwealth Coordinator-General for Migrant Services. Her role is to work closely within the Commonwealth and State/Territory governments\, industry\, and the community sector to drive improvements to employment\, English language\, and broader settlement outcomes\, and through this work\, to promote the contribution of migrants\, refugees and humanitarian entrants to Australia. \nExperienced AMEP teachers Jakki Cashman (Canberra) and Skye Playsted (Queensland) will provide brief responses\, followed by audience questions. \nClick here to register for this event.\n           \n\nDownload (PDF\, 308KB)
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/english-for-adult-migrants-future-directions/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201028T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20201015T023912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T024211Z
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SUMMARY:ACTA Webinar: The Refugee Experience –  Resources for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28th October 2020\, 7:00-8:00pm AEDT \nYour guides will be: \nDorothy Hoddinott\, AO\, Ambassador No Child Left Behind Campaign 2020\nand Samuel Dariol from the Refugee Council \n‘Refugees’ describes the situation of people\, but it doesn’t define who they are.  Australia has many different refugee communities.  Whether you are looking to learn more about refugees\, you have a friend from that community\, or you are teaching refugees and/or other students\, the wealth of resources on the Refugee Council of Australia’s website is there for you. \nThis webinar is free and open to all teachers but you must book to reserve a place. \nTo book go to: https://tesol.org.au/the-refugee-experience-resources-for-teachers/ \nA webinar collaboration between ACTA\, the Refugee Council of Australia\, ATESOL ACT and VicTESOL \n\nDownload (PDF\, 198KB)
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/the-refugee-experience-resources-for-teachers/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201028T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200908T030232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T031113Z
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SUMMARY:Not just surviving\, thriving! Preparing for your first year of teaching in an EAL classroom
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 28 October\, 4-5pm \nPanel Discussion and Q&A \nLaurence Guttmann\, Rosemary Abboud\, Margaret Corrigan\, and Julia Lippold \nFree Online Event – Click here to register \nAre you a pre-service teacher about to embark on your first year of teaching in an EAL classroom? \nVicTESOL has assembled a panel of experienced leaders from across educational sectors to give tips and advice for thriving in the first year of teaching. \nThe panel will discuss how to apply for and successfully gain employment\, what to expect as a graduate teacher\, and some of the fundamental principles and strategies of EAL teaching and learning. \nSanam Maner\, a pre-service teacher from La Trobe University\, will be hosting the session. \nPanel Members: \nRosemary Abboud is a Leading Teacher EAL/EAL Specialist at Dandenong North Primary School\, she has been teaching for 32 years and has BA in Linguistics and a Graduate Diploma in TESOL. \nAs well as leading and teaching in the EAL area\, Rosemary supports classroom teachers by providing advice and resources to help classroom teachers meet the needs of EAL students. She is a passionate advocate for New Arrival Students and their transitions from the New Arrivals Program to mainstream school placements. In 2005\, she piloted a Transition EAL Program\, which has become a crucial part of a model for EAL Exemplar advice provided by the Department of Education and Training. She has contributed to the wider educational system by participating in curriculum development at local and regional levels\, as well as providing professional development for EAL and mainstream teachers. \nLaurence Guttmann is Assistant Principal of Western English Language School (WELS) in Braybrook\, where he has taught for over 10 years. He is interested in Functional Grammar\, which is an important component of the WELS curriculum. He is passionate about working with his students and colleagues to ensure that WELS provides the best possible education for new arrival students. \nMargaret Corrigan has extensive experience in a range of educational settings in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. As CEO of Carringbush Adult Education\, a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation\, she oversees the delivery of many programs\, including EAL\, work readiness\, family literacy and pathways guidance. She is the current President of ACTA and Vice President of VicTESOL. \nJulia Lippold is an EAL and TESOL specialist teacher and ‘teacherpreneaur’ with over 14 years of TESOL teaching experience. She has taught in both the New Arrivals and independent sectors\, and also in Korea. She began her formal teaching career at Blackburn English Language School in Melbourne and as a tutor working with refugees on Temporary Protection Visas. At Blackburn ELS\, Julia worked as a Leading Teacher\, Head of Senior School\, and International Student Coordinator maintaining close links with the International Division at the Victorian Department of Education and Training. Julia currently teaches at Lauriston Girls’ School in the role of EAL Coordinator (Years 7-12) where she has had an integral role in establishing the EAL program. Julia is a former member of the Executive Board of the Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA)\, a current committee member of ATCA\, VicTESOL and VATE\, is actively involved in the VCAA F-10 EAL Curriculum for Victorian Schools Consultation Review\, is a member of the VCAA VCE Examination Development EAL Reviewing Panel\, and is the founder and creator of Zealous English. Julia is passionate about teaching EAL and creating user-friendly resources for both teachers and students. \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/not-just-surviving-thriving-preparing-for-your-first-year-of-teaching-in-an-eal-classroom/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201015T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200219T000938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T093805Z
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SUMMARY:*Now online* Resourcing and Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:*This event was previously advertised as a face-to-face event. Due to COVID-19\, it is now an online event.* \nThursday 15 October\, 5-6pm \nFree online event \nJoin us for an hour of resource sharing and networking! \nIn this session\, Jenny Peck will take you through how to access the amazing resources available through LMERC and answer your specific queries. This will be followed by breakout rooms in which you will have the opportunity to share ideas and resources with other teachers. \nAbout LMERC \nThe Languages and Multicultural Education Resources Centre (LMERC) specialises in providing resources in all formats for English as an Additional Language (EAL) educators. \nResources suitable for all levels\, from early years to adult\, are available. The collection contains a range of practical classroom and curriculum development resources related to second language acquisition and language teaching methodology\, multilingualism\, the cross- curriculum priority areas and intercultural capability. Materials include academic texts\, articles\, electronic resources\, picture books\, novels\, non-fiction reading material\, lesson plans and activities\, games and big books. \nTo register\, please complete an RSVP. \nWe hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/resourcing-and-networking-session-at-lmerc/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201007T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200806T123929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T051632Z
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SUMMARY:Culturally Diverse Literature Professional Learning Series: Part 3 – Making changes at my school or institution
DESCRIPTION:Stories are powerful. They shape the way we think about the world\, ourselves and each other. The stories we choose to present to students at school\, as teachers and librarians\, profoundly affect how students perceive the world and their place in it. We want to help you choose culturally diverse resources that reflect students’ diverse lives\, promote inclusion\, challenge stereotypes\, confront racism and ultimately strengthen our multicultural society.\n\nPart 3 – Making changes at my school or institution\nOnline discussion rooms – Wednesday 7 October\, 4:00-5:00pm\nFree\n* Please note that there are limited spaces for this session. If you register\, please make sure you are able to attend. \nIn part 3\, we are offering an online space for you to talk about changes you are considering making to your text list or collections which will support and promote culturally diverse literature. It will be an opportunity for you to connect with teachers and librarians from other schools. \nPlease note groups will be based on the age-group of readers you are looking to cater for. All groups will be participant-led. \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\nThis series of professional learning events is a result of collaboration between staff from the Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC)\, the School Libraries Association of Victoria (SLAV)\, Stella Schools\, and VicTESOL.\nAbout the Organisers \nThe School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) offers dynamic and inspiring opportunities for teacher-librarians and library teams to build their essential role in engaging and developing lifelong learners.  Through leadership\, advocacy and collegiality and an extensive professional learning and publications program. \nwww.slav.org.au \nStella is an organisation that champions cultural change through recognising\, elevating and celebrating Australian women’s writing.  It includes the annual Stella Prize award for women’s writing\, the Stella Count\, which examines gender bias in book reviewing and Stella Schools\, which develops programs that seek to inspire and empower young people to find their own creative voices\, challenge stereotypes and imagine a future not limited by their gender. \nhttps://thestellaprize.com.au/ \nThe Languages & Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) is for educators across all sectors K-12. LMERC provides resources in the areas of English as an Additional Language (EAL)\, Languages other than English\, the Intercultural Capability and the cross curriculum priorities areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures\, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia\, and Sustainability. The library holds an extensive collection of over 25\,000 resources in all formats for educators across all sectors and at all levels\, early childhood to adult. Library membership is available free to teachers from these educational settings: early childhood centres (in receipt of government funding)\, schools F-12 across all sectors\, pre-service teachers and lecturers (in the areas of EAL and languages)\, homework clubs and community language schools. Home school parents\, teachers of adults and community workers in education roles are also welcome to join. \nhttps://lmerc.softlinkhosting.com.au/oliver/home/news \n                                  \n\nNotes about attending a VicTESOL online event: \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar using the online platform Zoom.  We suggest you test the link on your computer and that you allow time to download Zoom if required. The software should automatically install when you click the link\, but if you have difficulty you can refer to this help information or email victesol [at] victesol.vic.edu.au. It is recommended that you carry out a pre-meeting test check to ensure that your audio settings are configured correctly. You are welcome to join the session 10-15 minutes early to check that the link is working.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/culturally-diverse-literature-professional-learning-series-part-3-making-changes-at-my-school-or-institution/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201006T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201006T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200824T040151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T120838Z
UID:16275-1602000000-1602005400@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:Preparing students for the VCE EAL Exam
DESCRIPTION:Online Presentations and Discussion Rooms \nTuesday 6 October\, 4-5:30 pm \nNaomi Weiler\, Stephanie Georgiou\, and Maria Papasotiriou \nAre you preparing students for the VCE EAL exam? Get ideas and strategies from three experienced EAL teachers and join us afterwards for small group discussions. \nPresenters \nStephanie Georgiou has more than 18 years of experience in teaching EAL. She has worked in the adult\, Catholic and government sectors\, continuing her ongoing tenure at the Department of Education and Training.  She has managed and coordinated multiple programmes throughout her career. This includes setting up a government funded bridging program for refugee students and most recently as Language Centre and EAL coordinator managing the learning of international students and teaching staff within that program. She has run numerous in-house in-services for staff on teaching strategies for EAL students. \nMaria Papasotiriou is the Head of EAL at Wellington Secondary College\, a large government secondary school in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. She is an experienced VCE EAL teacher and has taught local and international students from culturally diverse backgrounds\, including refugees with disrupted schooling. She has previously presented at the VATE Conference and has been an English assessor for VCAA. \nNaomi Weiler is the EAL Unit 1-4 Coordinator and Gifted Learners’ Leader at St Francis Xavier College. Naomi has ten-years teaching experience in English\, EAL\, Humanities and Accelerated Subjects. Naomi will be presenting on Section A of the exam. Her approach to the Listening Task is based on the explicit teaching of skills and knowledge to aural content. \nAll participants in this session will also receive access to the resources from the Meet the VCE EAL Assessors webinar held earlier in the year. This includes access to both the powerpoint and video recording. \nRegistrations close 2pm on Tuesday 6 October. \nMembers $10 \nNon-members $20
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/preparing-students-for-the-vce-eal-exam/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200915T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200806T120832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T215746Z
UID:16061-1600185600-1600189200@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:Culturally Diverse Literature Professional Learning Series - Part 2: Choosing culturally diverse literature
DESCRIPTION:Stories are powerful. They shape the way we think about the world\, ourselves and each other. The stories we choose to present to students at school\, as teachers and librarians\, profoundly affect how students perceive the world and their place in it. We want to help you choose culturally diverse resources that reflect students’ diverse lives\, promote inclusion\, challenge stereotypes\, confront racism and ultimately strengthen our multicultural society.\n\nPart 2 – Choosing culturally diverse literature\nResource auditing and recommendation session with LMERC and SLAV librarians\nTuesday 15 September\, 4:00 – 5:00 pm (Online Event)\nCost: \n\n$10 – LMERC / SLAV / VicTESOL members (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA)\n$20 – Non-members\n\nIn part 2\, we discuss possible ways to audit your current text lists or collections\, and give resource recommendations for you to consider introducing at your school or institution. \nJennifer Peck will take you through the resources available through LMERC\, including lists of culturally diverse texts. \nStella Schools Manager Lenny Robinson will introduce the audience to two resources developed by Stella Schools to support diversity in text selection: The Read Up Reading Guide\, developed in partnership with the Victorian Government\, and the Stella Sparks Reading Guide\, one of several resources included in their Resource Kit for Stella Sparks schools program. \nWe will then split into groups facilitated by SLAV and LMERC librarians who will take you through some resource recommendations relevant for the age of your readers. \nFocus on primary students (age 6 -12 years) \nRaffaela Grasso is the current full time Primary Teacher Librarian /eLearning Facilitator for the Primary school Years 2-5 at Bialik College. Raffaela is currently undertaking the Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) degree. Throughout her career she has worked closely with Primary classroom teachers to support and develop a love of reading and develop respectful and responsible use of technology in the Primary years. \nFocus on lower secondary students (age 13 – 14 years) \nHope Do is currently the Information Services Coordinator at Caroline Chisholm College\, a school with a diverse population of more than 83 nationalities. She has been the Head of Learning Resources at Loyola College\, a Catholic Secondary co-educational College in Watsonia from 2015- 2019. Hope started her life as a Maths teacher in 2002. She then returned to study completing a Master of Information Management at RMIT. Prior to joining Loyola in 2015\, Hope spent a number of years as a Teacher-Librarian at St. Monica’s College. \nFocus on upper secondary students (age 15 – 18 years) \nErin Wamala has previously worked in children’s publishing and bookselling and is now a Teacher Librarian at Trinity Grammar School in Melbourne. She is also currently an Older Readers Judge for the Children’s Book Council of Australian Awards. \nFocus on adults (18 years plus) \nJenny Peck is the manager of the Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC)\, a small specialised Department of Education and Training library for educators across all sectors including early childhood and adult education. The LMERC library specialises in resources to support delivery of the Victorian Curriculum in the areas of English as an Additional Language\, Languages\, Cross Curriculum Priority areas and Intercultural Capability. In this role she manages a small team of 2 part time staff\, assists teachers to find resources – in the library or remotely\, writes a quarterly newsletter\, develops the collection\, produces curated lists of resources and delivers presentations to groups.  She has been a librarian since 2007. \n\nThis series of professional learning events is a result of collaboration between staff from the Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC)\, the School Libraries Association of Victoria (SLAV)\, Stella Schools\, and VicTESOL.\nAbout the Organisers \nThe School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) offers dynamic and inspiring opportunities for teacher-librarians and library teams to build their essential role in engaging and developing lifelong learners.  Through leadership\, advocacy and collegiality and an extensive professional learning and publications program. \nwww.slav.org.au \nStella is an organisation that champions cultural change through recognising\, elevating and celebrating Australian women’s writing.  It includes the annual Stella Prize award for women’s writing\, the Stella Count\, which examines gender bias in book reviewing and Stella Schools\, which develops programs that seek to inspire and empower young people to find their own creative voices\, challenge stereotypes and imagine a future not limited by their gender. \nhttps://thestellaprize.com.au/ \nThe Languages & Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) is for educators across all sectors K-12. LMERC provides resources in the areas of English as an Additional Language (EAL)\, Languages other than English\, the Intercultural Capability and the cross curriculum priorities areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures\, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia\, and Sustainability. The library holds an extensive collection of over 25\,000 resources in all formats for educators across all sectors and at all levels\, early childhood to adult. Library membership is available free to teachers from these educational settings: early childhood centres (in receipt of government funding)\, schools F-12 across all sectors\, pre-service teachers and lecturers (in the areas of EAL and languages)\, homework clubs and community language schools. Home school parents\, teachers of adults and community workers in education roles are also welcome to join. \nhttps://lmerc.softlinkhosting.com.au/oliver/home/news \n                                   \n\nNotes about attending a VicTESOL online event: \nPrior to the event\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event using the online platform Zoom.  We suggest you test the link on your computer and that you allow time to download Zoom if required. The software should automatically install when you click the link\, but if you have difficulty you can refer to this help information or email victesol [at] victesol.vic.edu.au. It is recommended that you carry out a pre-meeting test check to ensure that your audio settings are configured correctly. You are welcome to join the session 10-15 minutes early to check that the link is working.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/culturally-diverse-literature-professional-learning-series-part-2-choosing-culturally-diverse-literature/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200909T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200806T000255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T051455Z
UID:16029-1599667200-1599670800@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:Culturally Diverse Literature Professional Learning Series - Part 1: Why cultural diversity in literature is important
DESCRIPTION:Stories are powerful. They shape the way we think about the world\, ourselves and each other. The stories we choose to present to students at school\, as teachers and librarians\, profoundly affect how students perceive the world and their place in it. We want to help you choose culturally diverse resources that reflect students’ diverse lives\, promote inclusion\, challenge stereotypes\, confront racism and ultimately strengthen our multicultural society.\n\nPart 1 – Why cultural diversity in literature is important\nOnline Panel Discussion with Remy Lai\, Solli Raphael\, and Cath Moore\nWednesday 9 September\, 4:00 – 5:00 pm\nCost: \n\n$10 – LMERC / SLAV / VicTESOL members (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA)\n$20 – Non-members\n\nIn part 1\, join us as Remy Lai\, Solli Raphael\, and Cath Moore discuss why culturally diverse literature is important and provide insights into their work. \nRemy Lai \nRemy Lai writes and draws stories for kids. She is the author and illustrator of Pie in the Sky and Fly on the Wall (Macmillan US and Walker Books Australia)\, both of which are graphic novel/prose hybrid books. Her middle years graphic novel Pawcasso will be published in 2021 (Macmillan US). Remy studied fine arts\, with a major in painting and drawing. \nMany of the characters in Lai’s books grapple with the dislocation of moving to a new country\, learning a new language and trying to make sense of it all. \nRemy was born in Indonesia\, grew up in Singapore\, and currently lives in Brisbane\, Australia\, where she can often be found exploring the woods with her dogs. \nhttps://remylai.com/index.html \nSolli Raphael \nAt 12 years of age\, Solli Raphael was titled the youngest ever winner of the Australian Poetry Slam held at the Sydney Opera House after he performed ‘Australian Air’ – a poem about political wisdom\, environmental awareness and the importance of social consciousness. He then rose to fame after his winning performance was viewed online over four million times in 24 hours. Now 15\, Solli is a globally renowned poet and keynote speaker; having led workshops; performed and spoken at conferences\, schools and universities. Additionally (and passionately)\, Solli is an environmental activist and humanitarian who works closely as an ambassador for four charities and organisations. \nSolli’s first book Limelight\, was published in 2018 and has received accolades for its capacity to engage students in poetry\, having also won a Nautilus Book Award in 2019 for best middle-grade nonfiction. Solli’s second book\, Spotlight\, will be released in September 2020. \nhttps://solliraphael.com.au/ \nCath Moore \nCath Moore is of Irish/Afro-Caribbean heritage. She was born in Guyana\, raised in Australia and has lived in Scotland and Belgium. She now lives in Melbourne. Cath is an award-winning screenwriter\, a teacher and a filmmaker. Metal Fish\, Falling Snow is her first novel. \nhttps://www.cathmoorewrites.org/ \nThe panel will be moderated by Lenny Robinson from The Stella Prize. \n\nThis series of professional learning events is a result of collaboration between staff from the Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC)\, the School Libraries Association of Victoria (SLAV)\, Stella Schools\, and VicTESOL.\n\nAbout the Organisers \nThe School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV) offers dynamic and inspiring opportunities for teacher-librarians and library teams to build their essential role in engaging and developing lifelong learners.  Through leadership\, advocacy and collegiality and an extensive professional learning and publications program. \nwww.slav.org.au \nStella is an organisation that champions cultural change through recognising\, elevating and celebrating Australian women’s writing.  It includes the annual Stella Prize award for women’s writing\, the Stella Count\, which examines gender bias in book reviewing and Stella Schools\, which develops programs that seek to inspire and empower young people to find their own creative voices\, challenge stereotypes and imagine a future not limited by their gender. \nhttps://thestellaprize.com.au/ \nThe Languages & Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) is for educators across all sectors K-12. LMERC provides resources in the areas of English as an Additional Language (EAL)\, Languages other than English\, the Intercultural Capability and the cross curriculum priorities areas of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures\, Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia\, and Sustainability. The library holds an extensive collection of over 25\,000 resources in all formats for educators across all sectors and at all levels\, early childhood to adult. Library membership is available free to teachers from these educational settings: early childhood centres (in receipt of government funding)\, schools F-12 across all sectors\, pre-service teachers and lecturers (in the areas of EAL and languages)\, homework clubs and community language schools. Home school parents\, teachers of adults and community workers in education roles are also welcome to join. \nhttps://lmerc.softlinkhosting.com.au/oliver/home/news \n                                        \n\nNotes about attending a VicTESOL online event: \nPrior to this event\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar using the online platform Zoom.  We suggest you test the link on your computer and that you allow time to download Zoom if required. The software should automatically install when you click the link\, but if you have difficulty you can refer to this help information or email victesol [at] victesol.vic.edu.au. It is recommended that you carry out a pre-meeting test check to ensure that your audio settings are configured correctly. You are welcome to join the session 10-15 minutes early to check that the link is working.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/culturally-diverse-literature-professional-learning-series-part-1-why-cultural-diversity-in-literature-is-important/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200908T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200710T005130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T121905Z
UID:15650-1599580800-1599584400@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:Meeting graduate standards for working with EAL/D learners
DESCRIPTION:Dr Jenny Barnett \nTuesday 8 September\, 4-5pm \nFree Online Webinar – Click here to register! \nIf you expect to work with EAL/D learners in your teaching career\, then you will want to be familiar with the EALD Elaborations of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. In this webinar\, Jenny will take you through some of the thinking behind the document and show how it can serve you both in your preparation and your practice.  As convenor of the original writing group\, she aims to bring the EAL/D Elaborations to life for you\, and will be very ready to answer your questions. \nThis webinar is for Initial Teacher Education students and pre-service teachers. \nPlease click here to access the EAL/D Elaborations of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. \n  \nDr Jenny Barnett worked for many years in TESOL teacher education at the University of South Australia\, offering pre-service and in-service courses with a focus on inclusive pedagogies and curriculum design. Her research interests have centred on learning and teaching English in settings ranging from multilingual city schools to remote Indigenous communities and South East Asian universities. \n\nNotes about attending a VicTESOL webinar: \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar using the online platform Zoom.  We suggest you test the link on your computer and that you allow time to download Zoom if required. The software should automatically install when you click the above link\, but if you have difficulty you can refer to this help information or email victesol [at] victesol.vic.edu.au. It is recommended that you carry out a pre-meeting test check to ensure that your audio settings are configured correctly. You are welcome to join the session 10-15 minutes early to check that the link is working.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/meeting-graduate-standards-for-working-with-eald-learners/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200812T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200620T003415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T123607Z
UID:15403-1597248000-1597251600@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:Using the Foundation to Level 6 Literacy Teaching Toolkit to support EAL learners
DESCRIPTION:Yan Yao Choong\, Department of Education and Training \nWednesday 12 August\, 4:00-5:00pm \nFree Webinar – Click here to register \nThe Literacy Teaching Toolkit provides practical advice and high impact teaching practices to improve student outcomes in reading\, writing and speaking and listening. In 2019\, the Foundation to Level 6 Literacy Teaching Toolkit (F-6 Toolkit) was updated to include specific strategies to differentiate for EAL learners. \nThis webinar introduces the EAL content incorporated in the F-6 Toolkit and how it may be used to support EAL learners. The session is aimed at primary school teachers. \n Yan Yao Choong is a Senior Project Officer at the Department of Education and Training (the Department) with ten years of TESOL teaching experience. She has taught English in Korea and tutored EAL students at VCE level. She has worked in Western English Language School and Blackburn English Language School teaching primary-aged migrant and refugee students. Yan Yao was a Primary Curriculum Coordinator at Blackburn English Language School before joining the Department in 2018. She now works to support teachers of EAL learners in conjunction with other areas in the Department. \n\nNotes about attending a VicTESOL webinar: \nOnce you register\, you will be sent an email containing a link to join the webinar using the online webinar platform Zoom.  We suggest you test the link on your computer and that you allow time to download Zoom if required. The software should automatically install when you click the above link\, but if you have difficulty you can refer to this help information or email victesol [at] victesol.vic.edu.au. It is recommended that you carry out a pre-meeting test check to ensure that your audio settings are configured correctly. You are welcome to join the session 10-15 minutes early to check that the link is working. \n 
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/using-the-foundation-to-level-6-literacy-teaching-toolkit-to-support-eal-learners/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200805T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200618T114812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T043227Z
UID:15366-1596643200-1596646800@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:Translanguaging in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Dr Sue Ollerhead\, Macquarie University \nWednesday 5 August\, 4-5pm \nOnline Webinar \n*LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 2PM TOMORROW!* \nIn this workshop\, Sue will discuss the important role that students’ home languages play in their classroom learning. She will explore the rationale for using translanguaging as a pedagogical approach and present some key classroom translanguaging strategies used by teachers to create more inclusive and engaging learning experiences for multilingual learners. \nThe session will be aimed mostly at upper primary and secondary teachers\, but the principles can be applied in wide range of contexts. All welcome. \nDr Sue Ollerhead is a lecturer in Languages Education at the School of Education at Macquarie University. She has worked extensively as a teacher\, teacher trainer and researcher in South Africa\, Egypt\, the United Kingdom\, India and Australia. Her current research focuses on translanguaging pedagogies in culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Sue is co-editor of the book Plurilingualism in Teaching and Learning: Complexities across Contexts (2018) and the special issue of the Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics: Translanguaging as a resource in teaching and learning (2020). \nCost: \n\nFREE – VicTESOL Members (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA)\n$10 – Non-members\n\nCLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF VICTESOL FOR 2020 \nNotes about attending a VicTESOL webinar: \nOnce you register\, you will be sent an email containing a link to join the webinar using the online webinar platform Zoom.  We suggest you test the link on your computer and that you allow time to download Zoom if required. The software should automatically install when you click the above link\, but if you have difficulty you can refer to this help information or email victesol [at] victesol.vic.edu.au. It is recommended that you carry out a pre-meeting test check to ensure that your audio settings are configured correctly. You are welcome to join the session 10-15 minutes early to check that the link is working.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/translanguaging-in-the-classroom/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200730T154500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200730T171500
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200601T101125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T041354Z
UID:15069-1596123900-1596129300@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:Teaching Grammar: A Deductive Approach
DESCRIPTION:Julia Lippold\, Lauriston Girls School\nThursday 30 July\, 3:45-5:15 pm\nOnline Webinar\n*LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Registrations close 2pm Thursday 30 July*\nTeaching grammar can be fraught with challenges. In the EAL setting\, students can find understanding syntactical metalanguage as well as abstract concepts challenging. So how do we make grammar accessible to EAL students? My approach to teaching grammar is\, at its core\, deductive rather than didactic encouraging students to figure out rules and patterns deductively rather than being expressly instructed. Getting students involved in the learning process is key to this method: a highly visual\, contextualised and participatory pedagogy. \nThis session will guide teachers through this deductive method as they too participate in the learning process. Topics covered will include: \n– Why is grammar so important?\n– Connections to the F-10 EAL Curriculum and National Curriculum (EAL Achievement Standards)\n– Deductive pedagogy\n– Sample grammar lessons and teaching tips aimed at EAL students (including\, phrasal verbs\, the conditional\, nominalisation\, shades of modality\, coordinating and subordinating conjunctions\, punctuation and parts of speech) \nJulia Lippold is an EAL and TESOL specialist teacher and ‘teacherpenerur’ with over 14 years of TESOL teaching experience. She has taught in both the New Arrivals and independent sectors\, and also in Korea. She began her formal teaching career at Blackburn English Language School in Melbourne and as a volunteer tutor working with refugees on Temporary Protection Visas. At Blackburn ELS\, Julia worked as a Leading Teacher\, Head of Senior School\, and International Student Coordinator maintaining close links with the International Division at the Victorian Department of Education and Training. Julia currently teaches at Lauriston Girls’ School in the role of EAL Coordinator (Years 7-12) where she has had an integral role in establishing the EAL program. Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts (Languages) with Honours\, a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)\, a Master of Public and International Law and a Graduate Certificate in Literary Classics. In addition to teaching\, she supports staff in accommodating the needs of EAL students and delivers staff professional learning workshops. Julia is a VicTESOL representative of the Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA)\, an affiliate of both VicTESOL and VATE\, is actively involved in the VCAA F-10 EAL Curriculum for Victorian Schools Consultation Review\, is a member of the VCAA VCE Examination Development EAL Reviewing Panel\, and is the founder and creator of Zealous English. Julia is passionate about teaching EAL and creating user-friendly resources for both teachers and students. \nCost: \n\n$10 – VicTESOL Members (including other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA) \n$20 – Non-members \n\nCLICK HERE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF VICTESOL FOR 2020 \n  \nNotes about attending a VicTESOL webinar: \nPrior to this event\, you will be sent an email containing a link to join the webinar using the online webinar platform Zoom.  We suggest you test the link on your computer and that you allow time to download Zoom if required. The software should automatically install when you click the link\, but if you have difficulty you can refer to this help information or email victesol [at] victesol.vic.edu.au. It is recommended that you carry out a pre-meeting test check to ensure that your audio settings are configured correctly. You are welcome to join the session 10-15 minutes early to check that the link is working.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/teaching-grammar-a-deductive-approach/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200716T154500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200716T163000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200713T001509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T043309Z
UID:15659-1594914300-1594917000@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:Facilitating remote learning for EAL students using online platforms – Online discussion rooms
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 16 July\, 3:45-4:30pm \nFree online discussion rooms – *Registrations have now closed for this event* \nVicTESOL is again offering a space for teachers of EAL students to discuss remote learning. This time the focus is the sharing of EAL teaching strategies to meet the needs of learners through online platforms. Participants will be grouped based on the main platform they are using. It will be a chance to share expertise gained from the first round of remote learning\, and to go into greater depth and detail about how best to meet the needs of EAL students using the functions of your platform. \nPlease note that this session will be entirely small group discussion. The session is best suited to teachers who are currently practising and able to share their practice. Groups will be participant-led. \n  \nNotes about attending a VicTESOL online event: \nOnce you register\, you will be sent an email containing a link to join the online event using the platform Zoom.  We suggest you test the link on your computer and that you allow time to download Zoom if required. The software should automatically install when you click the link\, but if you have difficulty you can refer to this help information or email victesol [at] victesol.vic.edu.au. It is recommended that you carry out a pre-meeting test check to ensure that your audio settings are configured correctly. You are welcome to join the session 10-15 minutes early to check that the link is working.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/facilitating-remote-learning-for-eal-students-using-online-platforms-online-discussion-rooms/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200623T154500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200623T164500
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200526T111058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T094850Z
UID:15032-1592927100-1592930700@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:*SOLD OUT* Differentiating for EAL Across the Curriculum - Workshop now online
DESCRIPTION:Ruth Hibburt and Geelong English Language Centre (GELC) teachers\nTuesday 23 June\, 3:45-4:45pm\nOnline Event \nThis session is a practical workshop to assist teachers to modify programs and scaffold learning to assist EAL students to access the Victorian Curriculum across all subject areas. Participants will learn about engaging EAL learners\, scaffolding essential vocabulary and making appropriate modifications to learning and assessment tasks. \nExpert teachers from GELC will work with participants in small groups to guide them through making appropriate adjustments to the work sample for their EAL learners. Participants are asked to send in a work sample such as lesson plan\, unit planner\, assessment task or worksheet they are currently using or are planning to use in Term 3 so that GELC staff can formulate recommendations tailored specifically to your needs. \nThis session is aimed at primary and secondary school teachers. \nRuth Hibburt is a highly accomplished teacher with over 12 years experience teaching in Victorian Secondary Schools 7-12 and English Language Centres P-10. She specialises in teaching the academic language of Mathematics and Science through planning\, engagement\, curriculum development\, assessment and reporting for EAL Maths and Science P-10. Ruth is a positive change maker in education and an expert in building skills and confidence with teachers and students. She has taught over 3000 students from a diverse range of social backgrounds and learning needs. Ruth currently works in Victorian schools as a Network Numeracy Improvement Teacher. \nThe GELC staff are all qualified specialist EAL teachers with many years experience in delivering English language programs. GELC programs develop the English language knowledge and skills for students to access the Victorian curriculum across a range of subjects areas including maths\, science\, humanities and ICT. GELC staff also work in a coaching and mentoring capacity with mainstream classroom teachers to scaffold learning appropriately to meet the needs of EAL students. \nVicTESOL Members (including other state TESOL association and ACTA members) $10\nNon-members $20
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/differentiating-for-eal-across-the-curriculum-workshop-now-online/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200602T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200602T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200306T000423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T000744Z
UID:13267-1591113600-1591119000@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:VCE EAL Reading and Comparing Texts - Online Discussion Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday June 2\, 4:00 – 5:30pm \nFree online event \nAre you a Unit 3&4 VCE EAL teacher? Do you want to swap teaching ideas with teachers from other schools on the upcoming Reading and Comparing Texts unit? \nVicTESOL is offering the opportunity for teachers to meet and discuss this unit online! \nIn this session\, you will be placed into small groups to discuss the themes\, characters and motifs of the texts\, share approaches to comparison\, and swap ideas for writing comparative responses. \nThere will also be the opportunity to share resources within your small group. \nPlease click here to register for the event.\n\nNotes about attending a VicTESOL online event: \n\nOnce you register\, you will be sent an email containing a link to join this event using the online meeting platform Zoom.  We suggest you test the link on your computer and that you allow time to download Zoom if required. The software should automatically install when you click the meeting link contained in the email\, but if you have difficulty you can refer to this help information or email victesol [at] victesol.vic.edu.au. It is recommended that you carry out a pre-meeting test check to ensure that your audio settings are configured correctly. You are welcome to join the session 10-15 minutes early to check that the link is working.\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/vce-eal-reading-and-comparing-texts-online-discussion-rooms/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200514T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200323T112152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T045450Z
UID:13486-1589472000-1589475600@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:Webinar - Intercultural communication in the adult EAL classroom: Concepts and classroom practice
DESCRIPTION:Skye Playsted \nThursday 14 May\, 4-5pm \nOnline Webinar \nWhen we think of the term ‘culture’\, it can be easy to focus on concrete elements such as art\, music\, clothing or food. However\, these visible aspects are only the tip of the cultural iceberg (Ting-Toomey & Chung\, 2011). Deeper cultural assumptions are hidden from view and are not as easy to identify. These can include our beliefs about learning and teaching\, expectations of politeness\, values\, social norms or unspoken conversational ‘taboos’. Misunderstandings can easily occur across cultures in these areas. A deeper understanding of the ways in which culture and language influence our views of the world and how we communicate is needed (DeCapua & Wintergerst\, 2016). Drawing on DeCapua’s (2018) Culture Myths: Applying Second Language Research to Classroom Teaching\, this session offers teachers an opportunity to consider and ‘unpack’ some commonly held ‘myths’ about culture which affect learning and teaching in the adult EAL classroom. \nSkye Playsted is an educator with over 20 years of teaching experience as a second language and music teacher in Australian schools. She has taught English to adult students as a volunteer in community refugee support groups\, and has been teaching in vocational colleges and university academic English programs in the Refugee Welcome Zone of Toowoomba\, Queensland. Skye completed her M Ed (TESOL) via distance through the University of Wollongong\, NSW\, and has recently moved to Brisbane with her family. She has been awarded a PhD scholarship through the Australian government research training program\, to research reflective practice\, teacher cognition and oral communication pedagogy in beginner adult English language teaching. \nVicTESOL Member $10 \nNon-member $20    Click here for further information about joining VicTESOL. \n* REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS EVENT CLOSE AT 12 NOON ON THURSDAY 14 MAY 2020 * \n  \nNotes about attending a VicTESOL webinar: \nPrior to this event\, you will be sent an email containing a link to join the webinar using the online webinar platform Zoom.  We suggest you test the link on your computer and that you allow time to download Zoom if required. The software should automatically install when you click the link\, but if you have difficulty you can refer to this help information or email victesol [at] victesol.vic.edu.au. It is recommended that you carry out a pre-meeting test check to ensure that your audio settings are configured correctly. You are welcome to join the session 10-15 minutes early to check that the link is working.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/webinar-intercultural-communication-in-the-adult-eal-classroom-concepts-and-classroom-practice/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200507T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200507T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200421T121151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200423T070210Z
UID:14255-1588867200-1588872600@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:*Second session sold out*- Learning from Home: Supporting EAL students remotely
DESCRIPTION:Online discussion forum and mini-presentations \nThursday 7 May\, 4-5:30pm  \n*Due to popular demand\, VicTESOL is running a second session of this professional learning event.* \nVicTESOL is providing an online space for teachers to come together to discuss their experience of teaching and supporting EAL students remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. \nThe session will begin with a number of mini-presentations with presenters sharing what they have implemented so far and their reflections on the experience of remote teaching and learning. This will be followed by small group discussions between participants in which there will be opportunity for you to share your experience and also hear what other teachers are implementing\, sharing tips and advice for future learning. Librarian Jennifer Peck from the Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) will then present some of their multilingual and EAL online resources. \nVicTESOL Members – Free\nNon-members $10
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/second-session-now-available-learning-from-home-supporting-eal-students-remotely/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200505T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200413T050229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200415T232811Z
UID:13742-1588694400-1588699800@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:*SOLD OUT* Learning from home: Supporting EAL students remotely
DESCRIPTION:Online discussion forum and mini-presentations  \nTuesday 5 May\, 4-5:30pm \nVicTESOL is providing an online space for teachers to come together to discuss their experience of teaching and supporting EAL students remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. \nThe session will begin with a number of mini-presentations with presenters sharing what they have implemented so far and their reflections on the experience of remote teaching and learning. This will be followed by small group discussions between participants in which there will be opportunity for you to share your experience and also hear what other teachers are implementing\, sharing tips and advice for future learning. Librarian Jennifer Peck from the Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) will then present some of their multilingual and EAL online resources. \nVicTESOL Members – Free \nNon-members $10   Click here for information about joining VicTESOL.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/learning-from-home-supporting-eal-students-remotely/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200428T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T062606
CREATED:20200409T021909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T120642Z
UID:13746-1588089600-1588093200@victesol.vic.edu.au
SUMMARY:More tickets now available - Teaching EAL learners online using video conferencing
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Butterfield\, Voula MacKenzie\, Heena Sharma\, Panayiota Kai \nThe Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program of the Victorian School of Languages (VSL) \nTuesday 28 April\, 4-5pm \nOnline Webinar \nAre you faced with the challenge of teaching your EAL students online during the Covid-19 crisis? \nThis session will provide practical strategies for teaching EAL online\, followed by a Q and A session with a panel of expert primary and secondary EAL teachers who work with the Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program. \nParticipants will learn tips and strategies for the effective use of videoconferencing to teach EAL learners. Examples will be shown of how engaging lessons can be conducted online for F-10 EAL learners at all levels. \nThis professional learning session will focus on working with EAL students who will have access to videoconferencing software at home. \nParticipants are encouraged to submit questions in advance to be addressed by the panel during the Q and A session. \nAbout the Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program [VNAP]\nThe Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program supports new arrival EAL students using video conferencing sessions delivered through a distance education model at the Victorian School of Languages (VSL). The Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program (VNAP) is specifically for newly-arrived EAL learners in remote country schools who cannot access an English Language School or English Language Centre. \nVictoria Butterfield is co-coordinator and a teacher in the Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program (VNAP). She is a highly accomplished EAL teacher who has taught in English Language Schools and Centres in Victoria for the past twelve years. Since 2017\, Victoria has taught in the Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program to support newly-arrived EAL learners and teachers in regional Victoria. \nVoula Mackenzie is an experienced EAL\, Information Technology and Humanities teacher\, who has taught in Victorian secondary schools\, English Language centres and most recently at the Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program (Distance Education) hosted at the Victorian School of languages campus in Thornbury. Since 2014\, Voula has led the development of the Virtual EAL program\, which began as a pilot project\, and is now an established program with 65 students throughout rural Victoria. Voula co-coordinates the program. \nHeena Sharma is a generalist teacher specialising in EAL. She has worked in government Primary schools for over 15 years and in collaboration with Panayiota Kai teaching EAL. Heena Sharma joined the Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program team in 2017. \nPanayiota Kai is a generalist teacher specialising in Languages and EAL. She has taught in government Primary and Secondary schools for over 20 years. Panayiota has worked as an EAL Coach\, trained EAL Leaders and offered PD on EAL issues. Panayiota has been part of the Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program as Curriculum Co-ordinator since 2015. \nVicTESOL Members – Free\nNon-members – $20      Click here for further information about joining VicTESOL.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/event/teaching-eal-learners-online-using-video-conferencing/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:VicTESOL Professional Learning
ORGANIZER;CN="VicTESOL":MAILTO:victesol@victesol.vic.edu.au
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