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MLTAV Languages Conference 2024

Keynote Speakers

Dr Matt Harrison

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 his keynote address, Matt will explore how our differences can be recognised, understood, harnessed and celebrated in our Languages classrooms.

Dr David Marsh

Dr David Marsh, is an internationally renowned expert on educational innovation, strategy and practice who coordinated the launch of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) through the auspices of the European Commission in the 1990s. He will present a keynote after lunch titled New Insights into Enhancing Inclusion in Language Learning: The Case of Physical and Psychological Space. 

Advances in research on languages, mind and brain, alongside recent studies on the wellbeing of youngsters, is driving discussion on if and how innovative practices could play a role in further improving the learning of languages for all. This presentation describes what is being done through adapting “learning spaces and methodologies” to realise language learners’ best potential.

Exhibiting at the MLTAV Conference

The MLTAV Annual Conference is a great place to show teachers of languages how your organisation can support languages teaching and learning. Limited places are available for organisations to display products and services at the MLTAV Conference. For enquiries, contact [email protected].

Friday 29 November

Venue: Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade East Melbourne

Time: 8:45am – 4:15pm

MLTAV Annual General Meeting: 4:30pm – 5:15pm. All conference attendees are welcome to attend the AGM