Inclusive Pedagogies
This innovative MLTAV sponsored project has seen Languages teachers trialing strategies to better support students with specific learning differences using an action research approach. You will hear about strategies that really worked to ensure that all learners experience success with their Languages learning.
Literacy through Languages
Attend this session to hear how Languages teachers have trialed new literacy strategies in their classrooms through an MLTAV supported Action Research project. These projects aim to have an impact on student learning and also on aligning English and TL literacy strategies.
Towards a Holistic Approach to Student Exam Readiness
The session will focus on fostering a balanced, student-centred approach to exam readiness. Revision and exam preparation can seem like a hugely overwhelming task for students and teachers and, as the pressure mounts, anxiety creeps in. This session will explore practical strategies to engage students in their learning process by incorporating reflection, engagement and effective […]
How to use the ACARA Language Support Resources for differentiating content in your language program
A Language Support Resource has been developed for every published language. This session will provide an overview of its features and then demonstrate how this can be used to assist with efficient differentiation of language content in language programs. Using examples across a range of languages, participants will see how this resource can accommodate different […]
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 […]
Empowering Boys in Language Learning: A Practitioner Inquiry Approach to Enhancing Engagement and Motivation
This study explores the implementation of practitioner inquiry to enhance the engagement and motivation of boys in learning languages. Recognising a significant lack of motivation and engagement in the classroom, the study leverages a multifaceted action plan prioritising student voice, agency, and empowerment. Drawing on the “Look, Think, Act” model by Stringer (2007), the research […]
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 […]
Building Languages Leaders
Attend this session to learn about this innovative DE project which will be open to schools again in 2025. You will learn how Year 5/6 students become Languages Leaders in their own schools and how they teach younger students to play games using target language phrases. Expressions of interest for 2025 places will be invited.
