EAL/D Secondary Workshop

Description

A whole-day workshop for teachers of EAL/D learners in the secondary years (7-12). 

During this whole-day professional learning event, there will be a series of information sessions and presentations by EAL/D consultants from the Department of Education, Catholic Education and AISWA, and opportunities for sharing. 

This event is targeted at teachers who teach discrete EAL/D classes. However, teachers who provide individual support to EAL/D learners are encouraged to participate. An option to attend remotely via Teams will be provided for teachers based in regional and remote schools.

9am         Introduction,  setting goals for the day (Kate Reitzenstein)

9.30am    EAL/D Curriculum Planning + Q&A – (Angelique Smith)

10.30am  Morning Tea

10.50am  Programming ideas for EAL/D Years 7-10 (Kate Reitzenstein)

11.15am  What to do in the absence of an EAL/D Curriculum (Rubi Mabrouk)

12.30pm Lunch

1pm        Assessment Practices for EAL/D students (Marisa Schiavi)

2.15pm  EAL/D Toolkit (as teacher and leader) / Final reflections (Kate Reitzenstein)

3pm        Close

Angelique Smith is Acting Principal Consultant for EAL/D, School Curriculum and Standards Authority

Rubi Mabrouk is Principal Consultant for EALD Secondary, District High Schools and Post School Pathways, Statewide Services - Department of Education

Marisa Schiavi is Languages & EAL/D Consultant, Catholic Education WA

Kate Reitzenstein is Languages Consultant, Association of Independent Schools of WA

The aims of the workshop:
- To build a cross-sectoral network of Secondary EALD teachers
- To develop a common understanding of aligning assessment with the EAL/D Progress Map
- To share ideas, resources and programs, particularly for Year 7-10
- To consolidate understanding of the recent changes to the EAL/D Year 11 courses and moderation practices