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April 2023
PD Update
The latest PD events and news from English Australia
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Using AI Tools in Post-entry English and Academic Language Contexts
Hosted by the Post-entry English and Academic Language SIG (PEAL SIG)
Online: 18 April at 4.00-4.45pm (AEST)
This interactive webinar will focus on how PEAL educators incorporate AI tools into their practice. It will explore practical applications through case studies demonstrating how AI is being used by PEAL educators for both teaching and professional purposes.
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Teaching Academic English on a Direct Entry Program: How is it different from General English and what does this mean for you?
Hosted by the Direct Entry Programs SIG
Online: 27 April at 4.00-4.45pm (AEST)
This session is aimed at teachers who are new to Academic English and a Direct Entry Programs (DEP) context, or teachers who aspire to work in this context. It will provide an overview of pathway courses and the main differences between teaching General English and high stakes Academic English.
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Assessment SIG Staffroom Table Discussion on ChatGPT
Webinar: 2 May at 4.00-4.45pm (AEST)
Join this discussion-based session hosted by the English Australia Assessment SIG where participants will have the opportunity to discuss the ‘Implications and applications of ChatGPT for English language assessment.’ This is Part 2 of the Assessment SIG’s discussions on ChatGPT.
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Ed-Tech Symposium
Online event: 14 & 15 June at 4.00-6.00pm (AEST)
We invite you to join us at this year’s Ed-Tech Symposium, hosted by the English Australia Ed-Tech SIG. This online event will address the latest developments in the ed-tech space, including digital literacy, AI in English Language Teaching, learning design and more. Free for English Australia members.
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Call for abstracts for English Australia Conference
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You are invited to contribute to the 2023 English Australia Conference program. This year is particularly special, as English Australia is celebrating our 40th Anniversary and this is also our first face to face conference since 2019.
Submit your abstract to present at the Conference and to contribute to the professional development of others working in ELICOS across all areas – teaching and learning, policy and management, staff and student support, admissions and marketing.
The theme of the Conference is ‘Celebrating 40 years of quality and innovation in ELICOS.’ You can read more about the theme, hot topics for 2023, presentation types and submission guidelines at the link below.
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To celebrate getting back to face-to-face events this year, we are hosting state PD Fests around the country. We were delighted to welcome attendees to the NSW, QLD and VIC PD Fests in February and March for incredible days of professional learning and community building.
Congratulations to the teachers who contributed their ideas to the exciting PD Fest programs by presenting at one of the events, helping the PD Fests live up to their reputation of ‘PD by teachers for teachers.’ It was also fantastic to host Cambridge speaker Hayo Reinders who delivered plenary sessions on the important topic of ‘Teacher Leadership for Teacher Wellbeing’ and to address other hot topics like AI and ChatGPT in plenary sessions.
Our sincere thanks also goes to our valued PD Fest sponsors: Allianz Care Australia, Cambridge, ETS TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, Ready Teacher and The Language People, and to our Bright Ideas partner Pearson.
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It was our pleasure to kick off our 2023 Action Research in ELICOS Program with our first workshop on 9-10 March. Congratulations to the talented group of ELICOS teachers who have been selected to take part in this year’s Program. We all learnt a lot from each other during the workshop and we look forward to seeing the research projects evolve throughout the year.
Our special thanks goes to our Action Research in ELICOS partner Cambridge and to Professor Anne Burns, who is the academic lead on the Program.
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Present at the 2023 Ed-Tech Symposium
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We invite you to submit an abstract to present at this year’s Ed-Tech Symposium. We welcome abstracts on topics that align with this year’s theme of ‘Intelligent Instruction.’ Consider presenting a 10-minute Power Talk, 20-minute Standard Talk or 30-minute Panel Discussion.
Hosted by the English Australia Ed-Tech SIG, this online Symposium will take place over two afternoons on 14 & 15 June at 4-6pm (AEST) and is an opportunity for English language teaching professionals to come together on the topic of Educational Technology.
The call for abstracts is now open until 4 May.
You can read more about the Symposium theme, including ideas for hot topics you might consider presenting on, by clicking on the link below.
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Please send your questions, comments or suggestions about the English Australia Professional Development Program to Sophie, Head of Professional Development at sophieokeefe@englishaustralia.com.au.
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