Student Voice Panel
Al Taqwa College students discuss their 2024 Home Inquiry Media Arts, Languages projects and present some of their ideas for the future of Languages teaching and learning.
Fostering Curiosity and Engagement in the Middle Years through the MYP Curriculum
This workshop will share with non-IB educators how the MYP (Middle Years Program) curriculum is structured, with a special focus on how the inquiry approach stimulates the learners’ curiosity, driving greater engagement. While the IB “terminology” may initially appear complex (concept-based curriculum, global context, phases, Approaches to Learning, assessment types/rubrics…) Julia and Emilie will show […]
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.
SLA Collaboration Meeting (Closed Group)
This is a closed session for Single Language Association Presidents or representatives to share highlights from 2024 and collaboration opportunities for 2025.
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 […]
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 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 […]
Enhancing Student Engagement through PBL and Agency in Language Learning
This presentation focuses on increasing student engagement and improving learning outcomes in the language classroom by fostering greater autonomy through a Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit. The 6-week unit, Un Viaggio in Italia, designed for Year 9/10 Italian students, allows learners to take ownership of their education by creating a personalised folio based on an imagined […]
Designing “integrated” SAC tasks for VCE that comply with the Study Design
In this session, the VCAA Languages Unit will provide guidance to VCE Languages teachers about how to design effective SAC tasks that require students to respond to combinations of listening, reading and viewing texts. This session will be useful for teachers of all VCE Language studies. Teachers will be given tips and ideas to help […]
