Immigration Museum and Podcast Launch

Immigration Museum and Podcast Launch

October 17 from 4:30 pm – 6:00pm

Summary

On October 17, VicTESOL hosted an engaging educator’s tour at the Immigration Museum, offering both professional development and an opportunity to explore some of the museum’s latest exhibitions. The evening began with a chance for participants to connect over a selection of tea, coffee and delicious food platters, providing a relaxed atmosphere to chat and network.

Immigration Museum educator Gurmeet Kaur then presented some of the updated resources and educational programs for students visiting the museum. Her insights gave attendees fresh ideas on how to incorporate the museum’s diverse resources and themes into classroom learning. Following this, we heard from Dr. Katrina Tour and A/P Melissa Barnes who officially launched the Voices in TESOL podcast series. The podcast promises to be an invaluable resource for educators in the TESOL community and was a highlight of the evening!

After the presentations, educators had the chance to explore the museum’s exhibitions. The Joy exhibit was a standout, featuring vibrant artworks by Australian artists and interactive elements, including a playful oversized soft bunny and a “Share Your Joy” wall where visitors can reflect on what sparks joy in their own lives. The Videoland exhibit, filled with 90s nostalgia, also provided a fun walk down memory lane! Attendees agreed that the event was a great success and are looking forward to incorporating some of the ideas back in their educational settings.

Resources

• Link to VicTESOL’s Spotify Podcast
• Link to Immigration Museum’s schools and Resources Page
• Link Immigration Museum’s Joy exhibition

Photos from the session