Description
A full day workshop for primary and secondary language teachers to examine features of a rich task and the opportunity to create a rich language task designed to maximise student engagement.
This professional learning session explores the features of rich tasks in language learning and will allow participants to design their own task for implementation to a specific group of learners. Rich and culminating tasks, combined with an inquiry approach, help to build confidence, connect students to the rest of the world, maximise engagement and allow for deep learning. Teachers will be encouraged to ‘think outside the box’ and their own discipline and decide on suitable assessment strategies for the task, which are often more complex than sitting a test.
AISWA language teachers who participate in this workshop will be provided with ongoing support and advice from the Languages Consultant to develop and refine their task and assessment strategies.
Participants will be required to bring their laptop/device.
Presenters
Kate Reitzenstein (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | Teaching And Learning - Languages

Kate Reitzenstein has worked as Consultant for Languages of the Association of Independent Schools of WA since 2014. She organises professional development activities and provides advice to schools and teachers on policy, curriculum and resources. Prior to this role, Kate worked as an Indonesian language teacher for fifteen years at three secondary schools, with experience using the Curriculum Framework and the Middle Years Program and Diploma Program of the International Baccalaureate curriculum. She has worked as an EFL/ESL teacher in Australia and abroad, and has had experience as an International Student Coordinator and at establishing overseas school partnerships and in-country study tours. Kate places importance on effective language teaching methodology and the need to link theory to practice in the Languages classroom.
Clare Slyth (AISWA Staff)
Consultant | School Improvement
Clare Slyth is a Consultant for School Improvement, bringing over 15 years of teaching experience across early childhood to senior secondary education. Previously an Education Consultant with AISWA, specialising in Languages, Clare has extensive expertise in supporting and training teachers across a range of disciplines. Passionate about fostering excellence in education, Clare is dedicated to helping schools create positive learning environments that inspire growth and success. Her commitment to collaboration and professional learning supports teachers in delivering outstanding outcomes for their students.
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Segments
Creating Rich Tasks in Languages
Date / Time
23 Mar 2023 Starts: 09:00 Finishes: 15:00Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 6.50
Learning Area
- Languages
School Area
- Early Childhood (PK - 2)
- Middle Primary (3-6)
- Secondary (7-10)