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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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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:
https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/SchoolsAndCommunity/TalkingDemocracy.html
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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eBulletin – June, 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 - April, 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
