Recent Updates
eBulletin – December, 2021
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eBulletin – November, 2021
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Upcoming Adult TESOL Event in 2022 - EAL Framework "101": A Beginner's Guide
VicTESOL will be running a webinar for teachers new to the Victorian EAL Framework curriculum for Adult TESOL in Week 6 of Term 1, 2022. Stay tuned for more details. We look forward to seeing you there.
Members Resource Page - Assessment and Reporting for EAL students in primary and secondary schools
https://youtu.be/UJ1upapjqXM
Thursday November 18, 4-5pm
Online Panel Discussion
What does effective assessment look like? How do we give feedback that shows students their strengths and assists them to improve? How is assessment practice…
Member Resource Page - Towards a model for a hybrid delivery of EAL
Edwin Creely, Katrina Tour, Peter Waterhouse & Elizabeth Keenan
Thursday 4 November, 4-5:30pm, online
https://youtu.be/PTUJFmc2CWA
During the session participants contributed to these documents in their discussions.
Flipped Learning…
The Way Forward: How COVID has changed adult EAL delivery
Tuesday 19 October, 4:00-5:30pm (AEST)
Online Webinar
The arrival of the pandemic saw a fast and impressive pivot to remote learning for all sectors of EAL. But as we move our way forward into a new normal, has the pandemic led to a…
eBulletin – October, 2021
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eBulletin – September, 2021
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Resource page - Immigration Museum and VicTESOL: Integrating culture and language for EAL learners
Wednesday 25 August, 2021, 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…
*Resources Page* VicTESOL Symposium 2021 - TESOL in a time of COVID: Implications and Possibilities
VicTESOL, the state association for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Multicultural Education, held our annual Symposium on Tuesday 31 August. This was live online event from 4-5:30pm AEST. For this event, we…
eBulletin – August, 2021
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EAL Micro-Teaching Vignette - Membership Grids
A lot of professional learning quite rightly focuses on the global, big-picture ideas of teaching and learning, but what about a small, everyday practice of successful teaching. In this series of vignettes, EAL teachers showcase a single activity,…
EAL Micro-Teaching Vignettes - Arrange and Describe
A lot of professional learning quite rightly focuses on the global, big-picture ideas of teaching and learning, but what about a small, everyday practice of successful teaching. In this series of vignettes, EAL teachers showcase a single activity,…
eBulletin – July, 2021
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Invitation for VicTESOL / ACTA members: Online Communities of Practice *STARTS THIS WEEK*
Thursdays: 29 July, 2 September, 21 October & 25 November, 2021
All sessions 4:00-5:00pm AEST
Online and Free
For members of VicTESOL (and other state & territory TESOL associations affiliated with ACTA), we are offering an online…
EAL Teacher Interviews - pre-service teacher resources now available!
Dr Anne Keary has generously shared a number of recordings used in the education of pre-service primary school teachers at Monash University.
They cover topics including advice for planning and programing, getting to know learners, behaviour…
VCE EAL Resources - 'Burial Rites' by Hannah Kent
These resources have been created as scaffolding tasks to support initial comprehension through to critical analysis via collaborative meaning-making activities for Units 1 and 3, Outcome 1. Students are encouraged to use both English and their…
eBulletin – June, 2021
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ACTA Response: The Department of Home Affairs AMEP Reform Discussion Paper
The Department of Home Affairs has released a Discussion Paper regarding proposed reforms to the AMEP (see below).
ACTA has prepared a response to the AMEP Reform Discussion Paper. Based on the recent forums ACTA has conducted in collaboration…
The Department of Home Affairs is seeking Expressions of Interest to attend their forum on the Reform of the Adult Migrant English Program
Department of Home Affairs Event
16th & 17th June
The Department of Home Affairs has opened public consultations on a new business model for the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). The new business model will complement recent legislative…
Online Resourcing and Networking session for pre-service, early-career EAL teachers and teachers new to EAL
Thursday 3 June, 2021, 4-5pm
Online Event – Presentation and Conversation Rooms
This was an opportunity for teachers who are at a similar stage of their careers to share practice with teachers from other schools and institutions. A big…
eBulletin – May, 2021
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Motivating Learners in the Language Classroom
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…
Supporting EAL students in Inquiry-based Learning
Wednesday 5 May, 3:45-4:45pm
Online Event
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…
Teaching genre using Functional Grammar
eBulletin – April, 2021
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Using Multimedia in the Adult TESOL Classroom
Tuesday March 30, 4:30-6:00 pm
Online Event
VicTESOL held an afternoon of sharing on the topic of multimedia use in the adult TESOL classroom. The session began with three teachers sharing how they use multimedia in their practice.
Fiona…
eBulletin – March, 2021
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Spelling strategies that can work! - Jenny Robins
Jenny Robins
Thursday 4 March 2021, 4-5:30 pm (AEDT)
Online Event
Jenny 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…
eBulletin – February, 2021
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Early Childhood and Education
The VicTESOL early childhood education series focuses on families and communities as a resource for growing and strengthening the development of bi/multilingual children.
The series engages with key Australian early childhood documents and…
VCE EAL Exam Webinar – Meet the Assessors
Glynis Rose & Rosemary McLoughlin
Tuesday 16 February 2021, 4-5:30pm, Online event
In this session, Glynis and Rosemary provided feedback on student performance in the 2020 VCE EAL exam, including analysis of student performance in each…
VCE EAL Reading and Creating Texts – Online presentation and small group discussions
Stephanie Georgiou & Maddy Oh
Tuesday 9 February, 4-5:30 pm
Online Event
Presenters:
Stephanie Georgiou has more than 18 years of experience in teaching EAL. She has worked in the adult, Catholic and government sectors, continuing…
eBulletin – December, 2020
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AMEP Teachers: English for Adult Migrants – Future Directions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR AMEP TEACHERS
Alison Larkins, Commonwealth Co-ordinator General for Migrant Services, provided an important briefing for AMEP teachers in a webinar hosted on 11thNovember. Click here to access the recording.
The…
eBulletin – November, 2020
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VicTESOL Early Childhood and Education (ECE) Series
The VicTESOL early childhood and education series will focus on families and communities as a resource for growing and strengthening the development of bi/multilingual children. Registrations are now open for this 2021 professional learning…
Engaging Low-Level EAL Learners in Online Learning - Resources Page
Luke Treadwell & Tanja Rykovska, AMES Australia
Wednesday 18 November, 4:00-5:30pm AEDT
Online Event
This workshop was based on the premise that digital literacy is vital for living, learning, and working in contemporary Australian…
VicTESOL AGM- Guest Speaker: Ester de Jong
VicTESOL Annual General Meeting & End of Year Celebration
Online Event - Guest Speaker: Ester de Jong
Thursday 3 December 2020, 5.30 – 6.30pm AEDT
At the AGM we will hear about VicTESOL's achievements from the last year, share in awarding…
English for Adult Migrants – Future Directions Alison Larkins
Webinar Event - Wednesday 11th November 2020, 7-8pm AEDT
Learn about the Commonwealth Government’s vision for English language provision for adult migrants
Presenter Alison Larkins was appointed in late 2019 as Commonwealth Coordinator-General…
Teaching Pronunciation: It’s never too early – Jacky Springall
Jacky Springall
Tuesday 10 November 2020, 4:00-5:30pm AEDT
Online Workshop
This practical workshop was based on the premise that EAL teachers need to be pro-active in integrating a focus on pronunciation at all levels of teaching…
Not just surviving, thriving! Preparing for your first year of teaching in an EAL classroom
Wednesday 28 October, 4-5pm
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Laurence Guttmann, Rosemary Abboud, Margaret Corrigan, and Julia Lippold
Some resources that were shared within this session:
Carringbush Education teacher training videos…
ACTA Webinar: The Refugee Experience – Resources for Teachers
eBulletin – October, 2020
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LMERC Resources (Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre)
LMERC information can be accessed by clicking here. Find out about the collection, services, loan periods and instructions for joining.
This presentation was delivered by Jenny Peck at the LMERC Resourcing and Networking Event…
Culturally Diverse Literature
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…
Preparing students for the VCE EAL Exam
Online Presentations and Discussion Rooms, Tuesday 6 October, 4-5:30 pm
Naomi Weiler, Stephanie Georgiou, and Maria Papasotiriou
Are you preparing students for the VCE EAL exam? Get ideas and strategies from three experienced EAL teachers…
Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence
The Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence are currently open and taking nominations.
Proudly coordinated by the Victorian Multicultural Commission on behalf of the Victorian Government, the annual awards honour the outstanding achievements…
eBulletin – September, 2020
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Special Meeting: Ratification of Revised VicTESOL Constitution
The VicTESOL committee is inviting members to participate in the ratification of the revised VicTESOL constitution.
VicTESOL has undertaken a review of the constitution, assisted by an expert legal team from Clayton Utz.
The conversation…
Meeting graduate standards for working with EAL/D learners - Dr Jenny Barnett
Tuesday 8th September 2020
If you expect to work with EAL/D learners in your teaching career, then you will want to be familiar with the EAL/D Elaborations of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. In this webinar, Jenny…
eBulletin – August, 2020
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Teaching Grammar: A Deductive Approach
Julia Lippold, Lauriston Girls School
Thursday 30 July 2020
Online webinar
https://youtu.be/BDVk8gVXHzI
‘Students working things out for themselves.’
This principle is at the heart of Julia Lippold’s…
Using the Foundation to Level 6 Literacy Teaching Toolkit to support EAL learners
Yan Yao Choong, Department of Education and Training
Wednesday 12 August, 4:00-5:00pm
Click here to access the literacy toolkit:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/english/literacy/Pages/default.aspx
…
Translanguaging in the Classroom- Dr Sue Ollerhead (Macquarie University)
In this workshop, Dr Sue Ollerhead discussed the important role that students’ home languages play in their classroom learning. She explored the rationale for using translanguaging as a pedagogical approach and present some key classroom translanguaging…
Redress: Special issue on Refugee Education
The latest issue of the Association of Women Educators' journal, Redress, is a special issue on Refugee Education.
"The edition includes insights from educators and those working with refugees as well as personal and compelling stories from…
ATESOL ACT Professional Learning Online Event: Share your best lesson
ATESOL ACT warmly invites you to their next fabulous Professional Learning event, Share Your Best Lesson on Saturday, 15th August 2020 from 3.00pm to 5.00pm on Zoom. Click here for further information.
Bookings and Prepayment…
eBulletin – July, 2020
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MYAN National Youth Panel- COVID-19: Exploring the new normal
Tuesday 21st July 11.00am-12.45pm
MYAN is excited to invite you to their National Youth Panel led by young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds exploring the new normal during and beyond COVID-19.
Click here for further information…
Differentiation for EAL across the curriculum - Ruth Hibburt and the Geelong English Language Centre teachers and MEAs
This session was 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 learnt about engaging EAL learners, scaffolding…
eBulletin - June, 2020
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Free online event: TasTESOL with the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra (Wed 10th June, 4.30pm)
A PRESENTATION OF ONLINE EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR ALL STUDENTS OF ALL
AGES & BACKGROUNDS
Wed 10th June, 4.30pm AEST
TasTESOL has organised a free presentation by the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra showcasing their fabulous online…
eBulletin - May, 2020
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VicTESOL Webinar- Intercultural communication in the adult EAL classroom: Concepts and classroom practice (Skye Playsted)
Skye Playsted
Thursday 14 May 2020
When 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…
Nominations for the British Council ELTons Outstanding Achievement Award 2020 are open until Friday 29 May 2020
ELTons would like to invite you and your networks to nominate those from across the English language teaching community around the world who inspire you and others. You can find out more and make a submission on the ELTons website by Friday…
Learning from home: Supporting EAL students remotely - Participant contributions
The ideas compiled here are from teacher comments and discussions during a number of professional learning sessions that VicTESOL has run since the move to online and remote learning began. The teachers who participated were from primary and…
English as an Additional Language (EAL) - Department information
EAL information for schools is outlined on the Department website at:
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/support/diversity/eal/Pages/default.aspx
Click here to access information relating to:
New EAL curriculum
Students
…
Learning from Home: Supporting EAL students remotely - Recordings from PL sessions (5 May & 7 May 2020)
https://youtu.be/f02j2eZ6cZM
https://youtu.be/x10sMuje51A
Online discussion forum and mini-presentations
Tuesday 5 May & Thursday 7 May, 4:00-5:45pm
Clare Blackman & Jessie Sambell (Blackburn English Language School)
…
Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC)
The Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) has produced two lists with examples of online multilingual and differentiated texts that may be useful support materials for remote learning, access them by visiting:
LMERC…
Learning from home: Department resources
Learning from home
https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/pages/learningfromhome
This page has been established to support educators access digital resources that can be used to support learning at home. Resources include sets of self-directed…
Teaching EAL learners online using video conferencing
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Victoria Butterfield, Voula MacKenzie, Heena Sharma, Panayiota Kai
The Virtual EAL New Arrivals Program of the Victorian School of Languages (VSL)
Tuesday…
Teacher Discussion Forum: LBOTE Families and Home Learning
Are you concerned about your LBOTE students accessing schoolwork at home because their families come from different language backgrounds or parents do not speak English?
Do you have questions about how you can engage parents so that students…
Teacher Discussion Forum: LBOTE Families & Home Learning
Are you concerned about your LBOTE students accessing schoolwork at home because their families come from different language backgrounds or parents do not speak English?
Do you have questions about how you can engage parents so that students…
eBulletin - April, 2020
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ATESOL ACT invites you to an online event: Virtual Tour of the National Portrait Gallery to explore the theme of “Identity” 2-3pm Thursday 23 April 2020
In collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in Canberra, ATESOL ACT is hosting a fantastic virtual tour of the NPG this Thursday 23rd April from 2 – 3pm.
The tour has been specially arranged to suit EALD teachers in the school…
Change of date: ACTA Conference
Due to COVID-19 uncertainty, the ACTA International Conference has been rescheduled to 2021:
28 – 30 September 2021
Hilton Hotel, Brisbane
For more information, go to https://actaconference.com/
To register please visit: https://a…
2020 VicTESOL Membership- Renew now! *2019 memberships have now expired*
Thank you to all VicTESOL members for supporting VicTESOL- this enables the association to provide opportunities for professional learning, networking and access to information & resources relating to the TESOL sector. As all 2019 memberships…
VCE EAL Listening to Texts - How to Teach and Assess
Listening skills are ones we all employ, both passively and actively, but how do we teach and evaluate them as part of VCE EAL assessment?
In this session you will consider how to develop and embed valid EAL listening assessment into…
eBulletin – March, 2020
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Cancelled: VicTESOL Whole-day Adult TESOL event- Creative pedagogies for teaching adult EAL learners
Upcoming event cancelled: VicTESOL Whole-day Adult TESOL Event- Creative pedagogies for teaching adult EAL learners (Friday 20th March 2020).
Unfortunately, due to the current uncertainty around coronavirus, in the interest of public health…
VicTESOL Website Maintenance- 8.30pm AEDT Tuesday 10th March 2020
The VicTESOL website will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Tuesday 10th March 2020 from 8.30pm AEDT. During this maintenance window, there will be scheduled down time for approximately 2 hours. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Thank…
Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA) Annual General Meeting
ACTA is holding its annual general meeting on Thursday 2 April 2020, 7pm AEDT. Please contact the ACTA secretary if you wish to participate.
Email: Secretary [at] tesol.org.au
Website: https://tesol.org.au/who-we-are/#about-acta-2
ACTA…
Multicultural Classrooms – Plurilingualism in Practice Webinar presented by Janet Armitage
Wednesday 4 March
Functional Multilingualism/Translanguaging are currently popular terms being researched, discussed and adapted to diverse learning settings. This webinar was a practical response to the current interest…
eBulletin – February, 2020
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New to VCE EAL Presentation & Discussion Forum - Julia Lippold, Rebecca Gillies & Debra Icely
Have you been allocated VCE EAL for the first time in 2020? Would you like some guidance and support from three experienced EAL teachers who have been in your shoes before?
Julia, Deborah and Rebecca joined forces to bring their extensive…
2020 ACTA International Conference - Pushing the Boundaries
Registration is now open for the future-oriented seventh biennial ACTA Conference, Pushing the Boundaries, being held in Brisbane from 29th September – 2nd October 2020, in the heart of Brisbane at the Hilton Hotel.
Conference presentations…
VCE EAL Exam Webinar - Meet the Assessors
Glynis Rose & Rosemary McLoughlin
Tuesday 11 February, 4-5:30 pm, Online event
In this session, Glynis and Rosemary provided feedback on student performance in the 2019 VCE EAL exam, including analysis of student performance…
VicTESOL Holiday Dates
Please be advised that the VicTESOL office is closed from COB on Friday 20 December 2019 until Monday 13th January 2020. The Professional Learning Coordinator will return to work on Monday 20th January 2020. Emails will be responded to as…
eBulletin – December, 2019
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eBulletin – November, 2019
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ABC Education Showcase - Using Digital for the digital age
Shivali Nayak, ABC Education
Thursday 21 November
The digital age presents some new and interesting learning opportunities for EAL learners. How can teachers harness the power of digital resources to engage students in the classroom and…
The diverse interactions of Aboriginal EALD speakers: Codeswitching, translanguaging or “whatever”….
https://youtu.be/nT_2aVkVIC0
Professor Rhonda Oliver, Curtin University
Monday 28 October, 7-8pm (Australian Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time)
Australian Aboriginal people interact in diverse ways and this is especially the…
eBulletin – October, 2019
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What support do you need to teach EAL learners?
Last chance to have your say- click here to complete the survey now! Survey closes this week- Friday 18 October.
The Department of Education and Training is conducting a survey of the professional learning needs of teachers of English as…
Congratulations to the 2019 VicTESOL Research Grant recipients
The successful applicants for the 2019 VicTESOL Research Grant are Dr Anna Filipi, Prof Amanda Berry and Dr Minh Hue Nguyen from Monash University and Amy Kerwick and Sue Parlanti from Westall Secondary College, for their project on elucidating…
VicTESOL Membership: Pro-rata rate now available!
-Join VicTESOL for the next 6 months-
*ALL MEMBERSHIP PRICES 50% OFF – REDUCED RATES FOR 6 MONTH MEMBERSHIP PERIOD*
2019 VicTESOL Memberships cover the period from 1/4/2019 until 31/3/2020. A 6 month membership is now available to cover…
eBulletin - September, 2019
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Supporting recently-arrived EAL students in a mainstream school setting
Elena Di Mascolo & Liaqat Gulzari
Dandenong High School
Wednesday 4 September, 4-5pm
In this workshop, Elena and Liaqat shared their experiences establishing and implementing specialised programs for recently-arrived EAL…
Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence 2019
Nominations are now open for Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence 2019. Nominations close Sunday 29 September.
Victoria's Multicultural Awards for Excellence recognise the outstanding achievements of people and organisations who…
VCE English and English as an Additional Language (EAL): Focus groups
The VCAA is consulting practising teachers of VCE English and English as an Additional Language through a series of focus groups to provide monitoring and feedback for a major review of the VCE English and English as an Additional Language Study…
Jigar Adhyaru, Chisholm TAFE: SWOT analysis of digital literacy in EAL class for adults
Nathan Chong, Brunswick English Language Centre & Clare Blackman, Blackburn English Language School - Flash presentation and round-table discussion: Using technology in the EAL classroom
Julia Lippold, Lauriston Girls School - Zealous English: Blogging and Vlogging for middle years EAL
Steven Quinn, Carwatha Secondary College - Talk with the hand: Gestures in EAL
VicTESOL Symposium - August 2019
Steven delivered a hands on and engaging workshop where participants learned about the idea of using gestures to teach new vocabulary to EAL students. He spoke about the connection between speech and gestures…
Jodie Whitehurst, Williamstown Community and Education Centre: Using Drama Techniques in the teaching of adult EAL
VicTESOL Symposium - August 2019
Jodie Whitehurst took us on a captivating journey during her interactive workshop “Using drama techniques in the teaching of adult EAL” by inviting us to participate in several authentic drama-based activities.…
Matt Rodger & Greg Gow, Foundation House - 'School is where you need to be equal and learn': Insights from students of refugee backgrounds on learning and engagement in Victorian secondary schools (2019)
Matt Rodger and Greg Gow from Foundation House introduced the Schools Support Program that their organisation provides. They then explained the research project and resulting report: School is where you need to be equal and learn. Gaining…
Carolyn Elliot, Principal, Doncaster Gardens Primary School: 'I can rather than I can't' - supporting students, families and teachers to achieve continued growth
VicTESOL Symposium - August 2019
In this inspiring presentation, Carolyn shared her experience and insights into supporting newly arrived migrants and refugees in a school setting. She began with a look at what constitutes an “I can” rather…
Fiona Ackerly, Susan Govett & Brooke Henderson with Margaret Nutbean: Teaching Young Children in English in Multilingual Contexts (TYCEMC)
VicTESOL Symposium - August 2019
Fiona, Brooke and Susan spoke about the teaching and learning cycle that they use with their EAL students following participation in Margaret Nutbean’s intensive TYCEMC workshops. Participants were able to…
Kate Plant, EAL leader, Newbury Primary School: Establishing an EAL program in a mainstream primary school
VicTESOL Symposium - August 2019
Kate Plant demonstrated how she works with the teachers in Newbury Primary School to set up a program that places student wellbeing at the forefront to provide an optimum learning environment for the EAL students…
Jessie Sambell, Leah Kontos & Sarah Martin, Blackburn English Language School - Supporting students to self-edit through functional grammar
Jigar Adhyaru, Chisholm TAFE - SWOT analysis of digital literacy in EAL class for adults
VicTESOL Symposium: Live Streaming this Monday!
If you won't be at the VicTESOL Symposium at the Bastow on Monday 19 August 2019, we have arranged to bring the keynote and the panel discussion to you via live streaming on the day, plus through a recording for viewing afterwards via a link…
eBulletin – August, 2019
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VicTESOL Symposium Panel of Experts: Send in your questions about 'Plurilingual perspectives and their implications for teaching'
With 1 week to go until the VicTESOL Symposium- VicTESOL is collating your questions about 'Plurilingual perspectives and their implications for teaching' for the panel of experts. VicTESOL invites questions from members and others about the…
VicTESOL Research Grant 2019- application period extended to 9 August 2019!
The application period for the VicTESOL Research Grant 2019 has been extended to Friday 9 August 2019.
Applications for the 2019 VicTESOL Research Grant are closing soon! Applications need to be submitted to VicTESOL by COB 9…
Digital Literacies - EAL Teachers' Guide
https://www.digitalliteracies.info/
This toolkit has been developed as part of the 2016 VicTESOL Research Grant project Improving refugee students’ access to digital literacies: integrating transmedia storytelling in…
Incorporating Action Research in the Classroom with Low Language and Literacy Learners
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Incorporating Action Research in the Classroom with Low Language and Literacy Learners
Rebecca Grimaud, Hân Trinh, Hayley Black - Carringbush Adult Education
In this workshop Rebecca, Han and…
eBulletin – July, 2019
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Regional EAL Practitioners: 1 week until the draw for the free VicTESOL Symposium tickets *ENTER NOW!*
To assist EAL practitioners in regional areas to attend the upcoming VicTESOL Symposium (19 August 2019), we are offering 5 free tickets– one ticket for each of the regional areas:
Barwon South West
Gippsland
Grampians
Hume
…
Leading EALD Professional Learning Within Schools - Webinar
https://youtu.be/x5lCxreEz34
Mei French, Ashima Suri and Rita Alexander
In multicultural and multilingual school contexts, it is beneficial for all teachers to develop strong intercultural relationship skills and understand the role of…
Foundation House Student Perspectives Report - Webinar
https://youtu.be/LwPSboimesk
Greg Gow, Program Coordinator, Schools Support Program & Matt Rodger, Schools Support Officer West Region, Schools Support Program
'School is where you need to be equal and learn': Insights from students…
Support and Advice for Primary School Teachers of EAL Students
https://youtu.be/8e1uD8rRGLA
Michelle Andrews, Giuliana Mecoli & Rebekah Jones de Villagran
VicTESOL assembled a panel of experts in primary school EAL teaching to answer your questions, offer advice and support, and…
eBulletin – June, 2019
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VicTESOL Symposium 2019 - Bookings now open!
Sharing multiple perspectives on TESOL
Monday 19 August 2019
8:30am – 4pm
Bastow Institute, 603-615 Queensberry St,
North Melbourne, 3051
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Measuring EAL Students’ Growth Using Visible Learning and Data - Jesus Camacho-Morales & Julia Lippold
Reading and Comparing Face-to-Face Session - Marcellene D'Menzie
Powerpoint Presentation:
Worksheets:
A guide to using quotations - 6 Apr 18 (1)
Character profile - Brooks - Anna - add quotes -20 May 19
Character profile - 'Brooks - Elinor- add quotes -20 May 19
Comparative Table - Miller…
eBulletin – May, 2019
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Professional Learning: Introduction to the draft English as an Additional Language curriculum
The draft EAL Curriculum has now been released for familiarisation and optional implementation. To support the release of the EAL Curriculum, the VCAA in partnership with VicTESOL, are offering a mix of face-to-face and webinar professional…
eBulletin – April, 2019
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Greens’ national plan for English language learners welcomed
The Australian Council of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Associations welcomed the Greens’ announcement of their national plan to ensure that migrants and refugees throughout Australia have access to effective English…
VicTESOL Research Grant 2019- applications now open!
Applications are now open for the VicTESOL Research Grant 2019. The VicTESOL Research Grant offers funds of $10,000 in 2019 to a research team to conduct research into the TESOL field. The project must involve researchers and practitioners…
English as an Additional Language (EAL) F–10 Curriculum update
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) has released the draft EAL curriculum. The revised full consultation draft of the new English as an Additional Language (EAL) F–10 curriculum is now available on the VCAA website.
The…
Renew your VicTESOL Membership for 2019
Thank you to everyone who has been a member of VicTESOL throughout 2018/19- we hope this has provided you with opportunities for professional learning, networking and access to information & resources relating to the TESOL sector. As all…
Australian Council of TESOL Associations (ACTA) Annual General Meeting
ACTA is holding its annual general meeting on Thursday 18 April, 7pm. Please contact the ACTA secretary if you wish to participate.
Email: Secretary@tesol.org.au
Website: http://www.tesol.org.au/About-ACTA/ACTA-Meetings
ACTA is the national…
eBulletin – March, 2019
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Leading EALD Professional Learning within Schools: Mei French, Rita Alexander & Ashima Suri
eBulletin – February, 2019
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Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC)
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The Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) is a Department of Education and Training specialised library for teachers. LMERC provides resources in the areas of English…
eBulletin – December, 2018
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VicTESOL Holiday Dates
Please be advised that the VicTESOL office is closed from COB on Friday 21 December until Monday 21 January. We will respond to emails as soon as possible once we return to work after this holiday period.
VicTESOL AGM 2018
This year, the VicTESOL Annual General Meeting was held on December 6th at the Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) in Carlton.
On the night, VicTESOL’s much anticipated Teaching and Learning Cycle project…
Teaching and Learning Cycle Project Resources
VicTESOL's Teaching and Learning Cycle project, launched in 2018, was made possible by the generous support of a Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) Common Funding Agreement (CFA). VicTESOL has also contributed to this project.
VicTESOL…
eBulletin – November, 2018
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TEAL webinar, Anna-Lise Wallis, presented by VicTESOL 30 Oct 2018
The TEAL project, launched in 2015, is an online resource for teachers of primary and secondary level students who are learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) in Australia. It brings together a range of tools and advice for the…
eBulletin – October, 2018
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Talking Democracy- A civic education kit about elections in Victoria
Click here to access the Talking Democracy civic education kit:
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This resource kit is designed for people studying English as an Additional Language. It aims to educate…
eBulletin – September, 2018
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eBulletin – August, 2018
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eBulletin – July, 2018
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Pronunciation - Webinar Resources
Presenters: Shem Macdonald, Margaret Corrigan & Elizabeth Keenan
Webinar Powerpoint
Practical Teaching Ideas
Further Resources
Free book & audio: Give it a go! Teaching pronunciation…
eBulletin – May, 2018
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eBulletin - April, 2018
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eBulletin - March, 2018
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International Placement Experience: Student teaching adventure through Israel
During January, twelve Monash pre-service teachers embarked on an amazing International Placement Experience (IPE) to Israel. The Israel expedition was four weeks in length, which saw the Monash students experience the bustling…
eBulletin - February, 2018
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Tony Ferguson - A Personal History of the Association
A Personal History of the Association
Tony Ferguson
Presented at the VicTESOL Annual General Meeting, 7 December 2017
I wasn't there at the conception and birth of the association in 1970-71, though my interest in the…
VicTESOL AGM 2017 President's Report - Anne Keary
I would like to thank the committee for their enthusiasm, interest, commitment and work throughout the year for VicTESOL and the broader EAL community of educators and students. Without their ideas and input the extensive program of activities…
"Time. And time again." Prof. Patsy Lightbown - Presentation
"Time. And time again."
Presenter: Distinguished Professor Emerita Patsy Lightbown
Session Summary
We had the good fortune to be able to welcome Patsy Martin Lightbown, PhD, to Melbourne and to an evening event co-hosted by VicTESOL and…
eBulletin - End of Year, 2017
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Minding the Gaps in Adult Learning within TESOL Contexts - Presentation
Minding the Gaps in Adult Learning within TESOL Contexts: Implications for Pedagogy in a Globalizing World
Presenters: Professor David Beckett & Dr Mahtab Janfada
In this presentation, David & Mahtab shared their insights into…
eBulletin - October, 2017
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VicTESOL Symposium 2017 - Resources
VicTESOL Symposium 2017 resources and presentations are now online!
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eBulletin - September, 2017
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eBulletin - August, 2017
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EAL and Vocabulary in context - Workshop
Presenter: Dr Jenny Miller
Dr Miller makes a case for a closer understanding of aspects of second language acquisition (SLA) principles, and particularly vocabulary in context. Although the ACARA overview of EAL states that "the extent of…
eBulletin - July, 2017
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eBulletin - June, 2017
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eBulletin - May, 2017
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eBulletin - March, 2017
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Praxis of TESOL Teaching - Workshop
Presenter: Dr Mervi Kaukko
The presentation focussed on TESOL teaching from a praxis-perspective. The role of theory, action and reflection in the work of TESOL teachers in Australia was discussed. Also the views of Australian professionals…
TEAL Resources for Assessment of EAL learners - Webinar
Presenters: Dr Alan Williams & Janet Saker
This webinar provides an overview of the TEAL (Tools for enhancing assessment literacy of Teachers of English as an Additional Language) online resources for EAL and mainstream teachers who…
VCE EAL Listening Task
VCE EAL Listening Task
Jacqueline Moore (VCAA)
eBulletin - February, 2017
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eBulletin - December, 2016
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eBulletin - November, 2016
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Embracing Social Inclusion? - Webinar
The asylum seeker experience of applying for admission to tertiary education in Australia - Webinar
October, 2016 (Dunwoodie, Webb, Wilkinson)
Focus on Feedback
Presentation from Kathryn Hill
Embracing Social Inclusion - Webinar
Faculty Research Webinar - October, 2016 (Dunwoodie, Webb, Wilkinson)
eBulletin - October, 2016
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TEAL Assessment Resources
Tools to Enhance Assessment Literacy
TEAL has a range of Assessment Tools to aid teachers of primary and secondary level students who are learning English as a second or additional (EAL) language in Australia.
Types of Assessment…
VCE EAL: 2016 Trial of Listening to Texts
Please find below useful information concerning the new VCE EAL Listening to Texts component of the Study Design and examination task which comes into effect next year.
Webinar Presention
Webinar Handout
eBulletin - September, 2016
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VicTESOL Twilight Session: EAL Student Transition
Penny Newton & Lynne Dyer
Overview
A twilight session focusing on strategies to assist EAL teachers and newly arrived students with transitions from English Language schools and centres into mainstream education.
Speakers
Penny…
VicTESOL Symposium: Leadership
April Edwards
EAL Teaching, Learning & Advocating: What more can we do?
Session Details
We all act as Leaders in our role as EAL teachers, irrespective of our educational setting. Every day we strive to improve…
VicTESOL Symposium: Pedagogy
Dr Angela Cincotta-Segi
The multilayered approach: Language support and development in the Australian University context
Session Handout
The multilayered approach: Language support and development in the Australian…
VicTESOL Symposium: Pedagogy
Robyn Babaeff
Pedagogy in Action Across Education
Session Details
The VicTESOL pedagogy presentation is designed to represent diverse parent and child perspectives of self and action through challenges and triumphs of…
VicTESOL Symposium: Museum Victoria
Jan Molloy & Liz Suda
Thinking Beyond the Classroom with Museum Victoria
Session Details
Thinking beyond the classroom with Museum Victoria. In this session we introduce resources from the Museum that engage in different…
VicTESOL Symposium: Building Communities
Panel Discussion
Building Communities Beyond the EAL Classroom
Panel Participants
Anthony Brewergray
EAL Teacher Wodonga Senior Secondary College
Mairead Hannan
Head of Education and Careers The Huddle
Jenn Clark
Manager…
VicTESOL Symposium: Theory Strand
Dr Howard Nicholas
Engaging with Theories of Language
Keynote Abstract
In this presentation I will explore ways in which a rich view of the communicative repertoire can help to identify the resources that learners have…
VicTESOL Symposium Keynote
Associate Professor Misty Adoniou
Thinking Beyond the EAL Classroom
Keynote Abstract
Many of us enter the TESOL profession for the genuine joy of teaching English to EALD learners. The job, however, is much bigger than…
VicTESOL Symposium Keynote
Professor Joe Lo Bianco
Language Teachers and Language Planners: Leadership Possibilities from Classroom to Policy Forum
Keynote Abstract
In this talk I will trace the role of teachers of language into the sphere of planning…
eBulletin - August, 2016
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Keynote Speaker Misty Adoniou in The Conversation
What went wrong at Aurukun School?
VicTESOL Symposium Keynote Speaker Misty Adoniou has a piece in The Conversation:
"Learning English is not a learning disability.
They need to be taught by English language specialists who can develop a…
eBulletin - July, 2016
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Symposium Keynote Speaker Associate Professor Misty Adoniou
Associate Professor Misty Adoniou
Biography
Misty Adoniou is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra, Australia. She is a past President of TESOL Greece and the Australian Council of TESOL Associations, and is currently…
Symposium Keynote Speaker Professor Joe Lo Bianco
Professor Joe Lo Bianco
Biography
Joseph Lo Bianco is professor of Language and Literacy Education in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education at the University of Melbourne. Currently he is completing a four year project in…
How students from non-English-speaking backgrounds learn to read and write in different ways
An interesting article written by Sally Baker & Georgina Ramsay, both of the University of Newcastle, on The Conversation.
Peter Dutton, the minister for immigration and border protection, made headlines recently after claiming…
Putting TEAL into Practice
A whole school approach to improving the assessment of EAL students
Tools for Enhancing Assessment Literacy for Teachers of EAL (TEAL) is an online resource that brings together a range of tools, strategies and assessment advice for teachers…
ACTA Conference Videos
The videos recorded during the #ACTA2014 Conference, hosted by VicTESOL, are available to view online.
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eBulletin - June, 2016
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Workshop: The Later Years of Schooling for EAL students - Speaker Presentations
Melanie Reynolds, Alexandra Vardis, Kellie Mason & David Kezilas
Session Overview
These presentations focussed on EAL students transitioning from school to post school options. Speakers reported successful programs and strategies…
Workshop: Building Communities - Speaker Presentations
Amalia Fawcett, Hanya Senjov & Dr Kirsten Hutchison
Session Overview
This session will provide an opportunity to hear from 3 speakers with varied experiences in Building Communities. It will provide strategies to help schools and…
Mercy Connect Volunteer Program
The Mercy Connect volunteer program recruits, trains and supports volunteers to assist school students and their families settle in Australia.
After training, the volunteers offer guidance to students as they settle into the Australian…
CALD Resources for Teachers & Schools from CMY
CMY has revamped its comprehensive resource kit to help teachers and other school staff be more culturally aware and welcoming to multicultural families.
CALD Resources
They also offer a range of MY Education case studies:
CMY Educat…
eBulletin - May, 2016
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eBulletin - April, 2016
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Notice to Schools - VCE EAL: External assessment information
Units 3 and 4 of the revised VCE English as an Additional Language (EAL) will be implemented from 2017.
A new listening section will form part of the revised external assessment arrangements for VCE EAL students.
For more information: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/correspondence/notices/2016/29.aspx
TEAL Webinar Video Recording
The video recording of the TEAL Webinar, presented by VicTESOL, is now available for Members.
Presenters: Dr Alan Williams and Ms Janet Saker
This webinar will introduce participants to the TEAL Project, an innovative e-based toolkit of…
EAL Elaborations - Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
The EAL/D Elaborations of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers has been endorsed by AITSL and is available for use.
The two-page overview tells you all about the Elaborations and how they can help. The short version provides…
ACTA Survey Schools EAL
What’s the state of EAL/D Education in Australia in 2016?
ACTA is conducting its second national survey of school EAL/D educators to ascertain the current health of EAL/D programs in schools, and policy impacts and developments since its…
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eBulletin - March, 2016
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Workshop: Bridging Course for VCE EAL
Elizabeth Buckley
This workshop outlined the VCE EAL bridging course, the rationale behind it and the reception of its introduction in schools.
Most teachers have shown interest in using the course at either year 10, or concurrently…
eBulletin - October, 2015
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Workshop: EAL learners and Transition from Early Childhood to Early Years Settings
Kylie Wilkinson, Siobhan Hannan, Sam Ward & Aisha Shorrock
Kylie Wilkinson - English Language Centre
Siobhan Hannan - Bilingual Kindergarten
Sam Ward & Aisha Shorrock - Berwick Fields Primary School
Following the event's discussion,…
Workshop: Teaching Intercultural Understanding Through Short Films
Dr Naarah Sawers
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Presentation Slides - Dr Naarah Sawers
Workshop: Creative & Explicit Teaching of Language, Literacy and Literature
Sally Humphrey
In a dynamic and informative presentation Sally Humphries explored how to address the 3 AusVELS strands of Language, Literacy and Literature for EAL students.
An essential breakdown looked at numerous ways to explore narrative…
Workshop: Pronunciation
Shem Macdonald
Please see below the PDF Handout from Shem Macdonald's workshop
