There is still time to participate in the The University of Melbourne’s anonymous online survey, and also potentially an interview, about the Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) Program and the use of technology in the classroom. The survey is part of important research which will be provided, in the form of a report, to the federal […]
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Have your say! – an invitation for primary school Languages teachers
The University of Melbourne is seeking Primary School teachers, including of Languages, who may be willing to complete an anonymous online survey, and also potentially an interview, about the Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) Program and the use of technology in the classroom. The focus of the survey is twofold: to gain insight into teacher […]
Apply for ELLA 2017!
Give your preschoolers a head start in learning a new language by signing up for the Australian Government’s Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program.
How we kill languages and fail our cleverest children: Article from The Conversation
TheConversation is an independent publication with many academics and commentators contributing both research-based and opinion articles. This one from 15 July on the topic of supporting bilingulism and acknowledging students’ language backgrounds is of particular interest to MLTAWA members as we develop Australian Curriculum courses with multiple entry points.
Bilingual nurseries can make children more creative, tolerant and better at solving problems
Interesting article from the daynursuries.co.uk: Bilingual nurseries in the UK are helping children to form a foundation to become fluent in multiple languages, with languages such as Welsh, Irish, French and Spanish firmly part of the normal nursery day.
