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Explore the Power of Brain Breaks

Led by an experienced language educator, this session will delve into the importance of incorporating short, energising activities to promote focus, engagement, and retention among young learners. Participants will discover a variety of fun and effective brain break strategies that can be used in the Languages classroom or wider school environment. From quick language games […]

Using language to learn, not just learning language

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an untapped well of potential for Languages education. It offers solutions to many of the challenges faced around student engagement and proficiency, particularly in countries where a monolingual mindset dominates. Despite the well-documented benefits, CLIL also presents many challenges to teachers in terms of workload, resourcing and implementation. […]

Developing visual literacy in our Language classes

In a world where we live constantly bombarded by images, visual literacy is an increasing need for the 21st Century learner, as well as a Victorian Languages curriculum requirement through the inclusion of the viewing macro-skill both at Foundation to Year 10 and VCE levels. This presentation will share strategies for the development of visual […]

Embedded Reading

As part of a TPRS conference I learned about embedded reading and have been really wowed with what it has enabled my students to do. I will demonstrate embedded reading by using an example I used last year with great success. The demonstration will use Indonesian but will be accessible to non Indonesian-speakers. In a […]

5 ideas to challenge as language educators

Languages educators face significant challenges ranging from a lack of support from schools, declining student interest in 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 […]

Ctrl + ALT + Teach: Upgrading Your Language Lessons with Technology

Ready to elevate your language teaching with technology? Whether you’re a tech novice or a digital pro, “Ctrl + ALT + Teach” is the workshop for you!In this session, you’ll be introduced to a range of user-friendly platforms like Google Suite, Plickers, Classroomscreen, Magicschool.ai, and Diffit. We’ll focus on how these tools can boost student […]

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 […]

Speak Up, Solve It: Enhancing Chinese Speaking Fluency and Mathematical Thinking through CLIL

Love Maths! Love Speaking! Participating in fun maths games using the CLIL methodology can significantly improve students’ oral language ability in Chinese and enhance their mathematical thinking. This session will explore practical strategies to integrate these engaging activities into the classroom, demonstrating how such an approach fosters both speaking proficiency and cognitive development. Participants will […]