The #MLTAWA16 Biennial State Conference theme From Margins to Mainstream is a signal to change and contests the monolingual mindset that has kept languages education in Australia on the margins for too long.
The MLTAWA Principal’s Award
Nominate a School Leader for their commitment and support to the Languages program in your school. Nominations close 13 July, 2016.
Language Revival: Securing the Future of Endangered Languages
A free 5-week online course from the University of Adelaide that explores connections between language and identity.
31st Annual WAIER Research Forum
The Western Australian Institute for Educational Research invites registrations for their upcoming forum titled “Local Research, Global Focus”.
Strategic planning tool for Languages
Wesley College has developed a guiding document for language learning that is a reference point for the Languages department.
PL Report 27 May: CLIL Workshop with Nadine Fraize
Participants in the MLTAWA CLIL workshop on 27 May were given a glimpse into the future of Languages learning with Nadine Fraize.
CLIL morning with Junko Nichols, CLIL trainer from Victoria
Chinese immersion teachers at Oberthur Primary School, Bull Creek recently worked with Language Consultant and CLIL trainer, Junko Nichols from Melbourne.
PL Report 27 May: Best practices for classroom management
Many thanks to Moya McLauchlan for guiding us brilliantly through techniques for managing the Languages classroom. (Members only, login to view)
PL Report 27 May: iPad Apps for Language Learning
In this workshop teachers explored a range of iPad apps that are designed predominantly for creating content in the target language.
Australian Curriculum: Languages Draft Auslan curriculum
ACARA has released the draft Foundation – Year 10 Australian Curriculum: Languages for Auslan for public consultation. Click for more information.
