Our upcoming event with Kellie Heintz from the VCAA will address many of the questions about the new VCE EAL study design asked in the recent VicTESOL survey of teachers. […]
EAL Writing Strategies in a Primary Setting Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Online ‘Writing is central to EAL/D students’ learning at school. Learning writing is a platform for […]
In this session, Glynis, Michael and Jenna will provide feedback on student performance in the 2022 VCE EAL exam, including analysis of student performance in each section and examples of student responses. There will be opportunities for you to ask questions and gain valuable insight into how the exam is assessed. They will also suggest […]
Effective implementation of translanguaging pedagogy in TESOL classrooms Thursday, 9 March 2023 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm Translanguaging strategies and pedagogies are growing in popularity within a variety of TESOL contexts. Translanguaging refers to the unique linguistic repertoire of an individual in which there are no clear-cut boundaries to separate languages. Translanguaging pedagogy, therefore, provides opportunities for learners […]
In this presentation, Emily will discuss her research with the ISS institute that focuses on best practice pedagogies of digital literacy skills for adult EAL migrant and refugee learners within the community-based education setting. This cohort encounter significant challenges with digital devices that give them access to information allowing them to participate fully in everyday […]
Ready for some creative activities in the EAL classroom? Let's get you and your students out of your seats and up on the floor! In this highly interactive and energising afternoon of professional learning, EAL/D teachers will learn how to use a variety of performative (arts- based) techniques to invigorate their language teaching within the […]
Digital Literacies in EAL Special Interest Group (SIG) Wednesday 22 March 4-5pm Online Are you interested in digital literacies in EAL settings? Join us for the first SIG event. The event will include an introduction of the SIG, followed by a seminar. SIG Launch Digital Literacies in EAL SIG is a new initiative supported by […]
Wednesday 7 June 4-5pm Online Are you interested in digital literacies in EAL settings? Join us for the second SIG event. The event will include a reintroduction of the SIG, followed by a seminar. Digital Literacies in EAL SIG is a new initiative supported by VicTESOL. It is a group for members of TESOL associations […]
Professional learning for EAL teachers in the context of digital transformation in the VET sector An introduction of the European Framework for Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu) and trial of SELFIE for Teachers - an online self-reflection tool for teachers to evaluate their digital literacy skills in the context of professional engagement, teaching and assessment […]
This session will support teachers as they move from teaching units 1 and 2 of the new VCE English and EAL study design into preparation for units 3 and 4 in 2024. The focus of the presentation will be on making connections between units 1-4, unpacking the requirements of the School-Assessed Coursework, and providing practical […]
