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SUMMARY:An introduction to functional grammar and its use in the classroom
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to functional grammar and its use in the classroom\n5 May 2026 4:00pm – 5:00pm AEST\, Online\nThis session will introduce and explain what is meant by the term functional grammar\, and then ground it in classroom practice by considering one of the main aspects of functional grammar\, the noun group\, and how it can be utilised to teach so many other aspects of language. \nSpeaker\nLynette Lingard is a Lexis Education consultant\, presenting their Tutor Training courses Australia-wide and internationally\, as well as providing consulting services. She also works as an independent EAL/D and literacy consultant based in Queensland. Her career spans over 29 years as an EAL teacher\, advisor and consultant\, having worked in primary and secondary schools as well as specialist EAL centres in the public education system. Most of her work centres on devising\, planning\, implementing and presenting quality literacy professional development programs for educators\, with a special focus on the language needs of second language learners. Her interest lies in the important role of the explicit teaching of language across all curriculum areas for all students\, both English speaking and second language learners. \n  \n$10 – VicTESOL members (including members of other state TESOL associations)\n$30 – Non-members\nBecome a member today\, for member prices! \nPlease note: VicTESOL is a not-for-profit organisation. Your registration ensures we can continue to offer high quality professional learning. Registrations are per participant. Purchasing a ticket buys the participant the right to the live online session. Registration is not to be shared with any other person who has not purchased a ticket.  \nA Certificate of Attendance will only be provided to participants who attend the live session.
URL:https://victesol.vic.edu.au/professional-learning/an-introduction-to-functional-grammar-and-its-use-in-the-classroom/
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