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November Newsletter
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A message from the MLTAWA President
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As we approach the end of another productive year, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to our dedicated committee members, whose tireless work has made this year a success. Their efforts have brought enriching professional learning opportunities, exciting student competitions, and invaluable support to our community. To each committee member, thank you for your passion, commitment, and the countless hours you've contributed to strengthening Languages Education in WA. I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming AGM as we celebrate our achievements and welcome new faces for the year ahead.
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Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Call for New Committee Members
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A reminder that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and breakfast will take place on Saturday, November 23, from 9:00am to 11:00am at The UWA Club. This is a fantastic opportunity for members to come together, review our accomplishments from 2024, and plan for the future. We are actively seeking new committee members to bring fresh perspectives and energy to MLTAWA in 2025. If you are interested in playing an active role in supporting Languages Education, we encourage you to join us and consider stepping forward! Register HERE.
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ATAR Languages Professional Learning
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Our recent How to Teach ATAR Languages Effectively professional learning event was a great success, thanks to the engagement and enthusiasm of almost 60 participants. Special thanks to our five talented presenters (Paula O'Donnell, Matthew Todd, Claire Leong, Nadia Civa and Sonia Low) who generously shared their expertise and resources. Their contributions provided invaluable insights and practical strategies for teaching ATAR languages. We appreciate everyone who attended and helped make this event a memorable and beneficial experience for our teaching community. A special thanks to Claire Leong for her support in organising and hosting the event.
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Save the Date – Inaugural PTCWA Educator’s Ball
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We are thrilled to announce the inaugural PTCWA Educator’s Ball in August next year. Mark your calendars and save the date – details on location and time can be found HERE. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting new event, designed to celebrate the hard work and dedication of educators across Western Australia.
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2025 AFMLTA Conference in Adelaide
We are excited to share that the 2025 AFMLTA Conference will take place 11 - 13 July 2025
Adelaide (Uni SA - City West Campus) and promises a fantastic lineup of influential speakers. This conference is an invaluable opportunity for professional development, networking, and exposure to cutting-edge research in Languages Education. Highlights include:
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- Horwood Memorial Lecture: Presented by Andrew Scrimgeour
- Keynote Speakers:
- Ellen Bialystok – Renowned for her work on bilingualism and cognitive development, author of Bilingualism in Development: Language, Literacy, and Cognition, a foundational book that explores the cognitive benefits of bilingualism.
- Angel Lin – Specialist in language, literacy, and critical pedagogy
- John Hajek – Expert in phonetics and sociolinguistics
- Karina Lester – Advocate for Indigenous languages and linguistics
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Stay tuned for registration details, and don’t miss this chance to be part of a truly inspiring event in Languages Education!
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New AFMLTA Resources Available
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The AFMLTA has released a series of professional learning modules, now available through Scootle. These resources cover essential topics and best practices in Languages teaching, perfect for enhancing your skills and expanding your instructional toolkit. Access these resources HERE. With topics such as sister school, mentoring and language assistants there is something for everyone.
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2024 MLTAWA Event Calendar
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We would love to hear from you!
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Do you have an article or news you would like to share with our members? We would love to hear from you at [email protected]
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Stay tuned for more news, updates, events and resources on Languages Education with our monthly Newsletter.
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