Pre-service and Early Career Languages Educators Networking Session
We have set aside time and space for teachers new to the profession to come together and get to know others in the same situation. Andrea will talk briefly about support available from the LTV and specific language associations for early career Languages educators. There will be time for questions, ideas and experiences with your […]
Evidence-based Supports and Strategies to Help Everyone Feel Safe and Happy while Learning Languages
Dr Matt Harrison, Senior Lecturer in Learning Intervention at the University of Melbourne, will present the opening keynote address. Every classroom is neurodiverse: every student (and teacher) will have a different way of thinking, feeling and learning. New research into ways we can support neurodivergent students AND teachers in our schools suggests there are benefits for everybody. In […]
Bilingual Schools 2024-2026: Trends, Horizons & Opportunities (Part 2)
This workshop explores examples of how teachers and schools outside Australia are strengthening bilingual programs through curricula innovation, collaboration and communication. Note: this is a 90-minute session (Workshop 4 & 5)
Exploring Language Through Storytelling
For over 20 years, Cultural Infusion has been delivering enriching cultural education workshops to schools across Australia. Our diverse range of workshops represents more than 50 distinct language groups, supporting students’ Language studies by incorporating language learning through the arts. Here, we’ll showcase our approach with an example: the engaging Greek Storytelling workshop.
Is This Translanguaging?
You may have encountered the term translanguaging to describe the way multilingual speakers access and mix their multiple languages to communicate and make meaning in their world. The Languages classroom is by default at least a bilingual classroom where the language of instruction (English) and the target language (the language we teach) are both present […]
5 Ideas to Challenge as Language Educators
Languages educators face significant challenges ranging from a lack of support from schools, declining student interest and teacher workload issues, to name but a few. In this presentation, Elio will draw on research on student motivation, language acquisition and teacher workload to provide simple, actionable strategies that focus on maximising student engagement and minimising teacher […]
Empowering Educators: The Latest in ChatGPT and AI Tools for Teacher Resources
In this session, we’ll dive into the most recent developments in ChatGPT and other AI tools that are revolutionising the way teachers create and manage resources. From automating lesson planning to generating tailored assessments and interactive content, these cutting-edge technologies are making it easier than ever to meet the diverse needs of students. Attendees will […]
Empowering Language Learners: Integrating AI for Enhanced Autonomy and Growth
This presentation explores how AI can empower students in the second language learning classroom, from Foundation to VCE, by offering personalised feedback, tailored learning experiences, and tools for self-directed improvement, giving them greater authority over their academic progress. By harnessing AI, language learners at various levels can engage in more targeted practice, receiving immediate feedback […]
