EAL and EAL/D Masterclass 2024134F

Description 

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Due to the current Global situation and the importance of diversity and inclusion, English support for the learning and development of all young Australians for whom English is not their first language or one of their home languages is critical. It is central in building the capacity of the EAL learner to communicate confidently and effectively, as well as strengthening their understanding of the nature of language and culture. The study of EAL provides students with the skills to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers and active and informed citizens. 

The EAL and EAL/D Masterclass will provide the opportunity for educators to participate in and to share and support each other with ideas, strategies, experiences, research, knowledge, activities, stretches and challenges in the delivery of innovative methodologies that differentiates instruction for EAL, EAL/D learners. 

Key takeaways 

• deeper understanding of the links and insights about EAL and EAL/D within the Australian and Victorian Curriculums and their resources and focusses. 

• tools and resources within the Australian and Victorian Curriculums 

• strategies, information and examples that can be effectively applied and implemented with EAL and EAL/D students 

• takeaway tasks using the knowledge and understandings presented in the session.  

• information related to Indigenous, Refugee and International Students and the English language supports and practical strategies that can assist planning and teaching methodologies that can be effectively applied and implemented with EAL learners.  

Presenter information 

Kellie Heintz 

Kellie Heintz is currently employed as the EAL Curriculum Manager at the VCAA. Prior to this, she was a lecturer in language and literacies education at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, where she trained pre-service secondary English teachers. Before her time in the tertiary sector, Kellie taught VCE English and EAL in the Catholic sector for 20 years. She has also written a range of English textbooks. 

April Edwards

April Edwards is a Lecturer in the Language and Literacies Academic Group in the Faculty of Education, The University of Melbourne. Her school roles have included English and EAL teacher, EAL coordinator, EAL mentor to English teachers and Teaching and Learning lead. She has worked as a consultant for the Department of Education and the VCAA as well as being engaged in custom Literacy 7-9 programs for the South Australian Government. She combines English and EAL pedagogies to support more inclusive literacy practices across the curriculum.