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. Tap on the button below to complete the Expression of Interest form […]
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.
Language through Theatre
Simon and Tina Storey offer a unique program that uses theatre to engage students to learn a new language. Tina is German and Simon is fluent after living there for 12 years. They began the program to teach the German language through theatre and are currently working with the Education Department in Victoria to bring […]
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)
Unpacking the Victorian Curriculum F-10 Version 2 for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Languages
In this session, we will “unpack” the key changes that have been made in Version 2 of the Victorian Curriculum F-10 for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Languages (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Modern Greek and Spanish). We will explain structural changes, some new features and explain what looks different and what has […]
Students’ Agency Towards New Pedagogical Horizons for Their Linguistic Journey
Language learning is a personal and empowering linguistic journey, where students are the drivers navigating through new territories of language acquisition. In my language classroom, I love using travel metaphors to engage students, inviting them to take control of their own high-speed train, cars or planes. This journey is self-directed, with students becoming more responsible […]
Developing Visual Literacy in our Languages 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 […]