Registration is now open for the Languages K-10 framework and syllabus familiarisation and planning workshops 2018 presented by the Association of Independent Schools NSW, Catholic Schools NSW and the NSW Department of Education.

These registered professional learning events will support language teachers in regional, rural and remote schools to implement the new K-10 language syllabuses* from 2019, and will contribute five hours of professional learning addressing Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 2.2.2, 5.1.2, 6.2.2 and 7.2.2 (Proficient).

During the workshop you will learn about the structure of the new K-10 language syllabuses, focusing on new elements of the syllabuses and working with colleagues to understand the implications for planning and assessment. 

The workshops will be presented by representatives from the NSW Department of Education, and/or representatives from the Association of Independent Schools NSW and Catholic Schools NSW . 

Participation in this workshop is FREE for NSW language teachers from all school sectors, as the workshops are fully funded by the NSW Department of Education. 

Please note: Teachers of all languages are invited to attend these workshops. 

* New K-10 syllabuses have been released for Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Draft syllabuses for Arabic, Hebrew, Modern Greek, Russian, Turkish and Vietnamese have not yet been released for consultation, so teachers of these languages should bring a copy of one of the approved scripted language syllabuses (Chinese, Japanese or Korean) for reference. A copy of the Languages K-10 Framework may also be useful.
The new syllabus for Aboriginal languages is currently in development. More information about additional targeted professional learning for teachers of Aboriginal languages in NSW schools will be provided as it becomes available. 

Workshop dates and locations: 

Term 2 2018
Albury – Tuesday 19 June
Wagga Wagga – Wednesday 20 June
Goulburn – Thursday 21 June
Bathurst – Tuesday 26 June
Dubbo – Wednesday 27 June
Griffith/Hay – Friday 29 June

Term 3 2018
Port Macquarie – Tuesday 31 July
Coffs Harbour – Wednesday 1 August
Lismore – Thursday 2 August
Tamworth – Tuesday 7 August
Moree – Friday 10 August
Narooma – Tuesday 14 August

Registration will close five days prior to each event. 

For more information please contact:

Independent school teachers 
Alison Dean, Languages Consultant 

Catholic school teachers 
Gillian Cordy, Education Officer – Languages 

NSW public school teachers
Michelle Walls, Language Officer 

Registration is now open for the Languages K-10 framework and syllabus familiarisation and planning workshops 2018, presented by the NSW Department of Education’s Languages and Culture team.

These registered professional learning events will support secondary language teachers in NSW public schools to implement new K-10 language syllabuses* from 2019, and will contribute five hours of professional learning addressing Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 2.2.2, 6.2.2 and 7.2.2 (Proficient).

Participation in these workshops is FREE.

During the workshop you will learn about the structure of the new K-10 language syllabuses, focusing on new elements of the syllabuses and working with colleagues to understand the implications for planning and assessment.

* New K-10 syllabuses have been released for Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Draft syllabuses for Arabic, Hebrew, Modern Greek, Russian, Turkish and Vietnamese have not yet been released for consultation, so teachers of these languages should bring a copy of one of the approved scripted language syllabuses (Chinese, Japanese or Korean) for reference. A copy of the Languages K-10 Framework may also be useful.
The new syllabus for Aboriginal languages is currently in development. More information about additional targeted professional learning for teachers of Aboriginal languages in NSW schools will be provided as it becomes available. 

Workshop dates and locations:

Term 2 2018
Penrith – Monday 7 May
Mt Druitt – Tuesday 8 May
North Sydney – Tuesday 15 May
Central Coast – Wednesday 16 May
Sydney Central – Friday 18 May
Campbelltown – Monday 21 May
Liverpool – Tuesday 22 May
Hornsby – Tuesday 29 May
Parramatta – Thursday 31 May
Granville – Friday 1 June
Bankstown – Thursday 14 June
Cronulla – Friday 15 June

Term 3 2018
Wollongong – Thursday 16 August
Brighton Beach – Friday 17 August
Newcastle – Tuesday 28 August
Muswellbrook – Wednesday 29 August
Maitland – Thursday 30 August

Registration will close five days prior to each event. 

For more information contact Michelle Walls (Language Officer).

Events for independent school teachers and for K-6 teachers in NSW public schools will be advertised separately.

NESA has released new K-10 syllabuses for Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

The syllabuses are for implementation in 2019 with Years 7 and 9, and in 2020 with Years 8 and 10.

Some teachers who only teach the mandatory 100 hours to Year 8 are thinking they may wait another year before they start becoming familiar with the new syllabus and planning for implementation.

Please note: Almost all our professional learning opportunities are happening in 2018, so now's the best time to build you knowledge and understanding, and start planning!

Consultation on the Aboriginal Languages K–10 draft directions for syllabus development will take place from Monday 9 April to Sunday 3 June. Details of consultation dates and venues will be available on the NESA website from Monday 26 March.

The Aboriginal Languages K–10 draft directions will be available from Monday 9 April.

Consultation opportunities will include:

• 1. face-to-face meetings from 4–6pm at regional and metropolitan venues
  
• 2. an online survey
  
• 3. written feedback.
  

For more information, contact:
Debbie Thompson 
Senior Curriculum Officer, Aboriginal Education
debbie.thompson@nesa.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9367 8341

NESA has released new K-10 syllabuses for Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

The Languages and Culture team (Secondary Education) is offering a range of professional learning opportunities for secondary language teachers in NSW public schools – these will be advertised via the Languages NSW blog, SchoolBiz, the curriculum website, Twitter and Facebook.

Our first PL opportunity is a blended learning module: Languages K-10 Syllabus Familiarisation.

The module is registered for 1.5 hours and is comprised of:

• - a pre-task (reading the syllabus, with guiding focus questions)
• - a 45 minute Adobe Connect session.

There are three available dates and times for the Adobe Connect sessions:

• - Monday, 30 April (1:30-2:15pm)
  This is the Term 2 Staff Development Day, so networks/communities of schools may wish to listen together. Registrations close Friday, 13 April.
• - Tuesday, 15 May (7:45-8:30am)
  Registrations close Thursday, 10 May.
• - Wednesday, 23 May (3:30-4:15pm)
  This is in place of our scheduled state-wide Adobe Connect. Registrations close Friday, 18 May.
  

Teachers attend one Adobe Connect session only and must enrol via MyPL prior to the closing date to be able to attend. Enter “Languages and K-10 Syllabus Familiarisation” to search the catalogue. You will need to select a session to enrol.

Completion of the Languages K-10 Syllabus Familiarisation module will contribute 1.5 hours of QTC-registered PD addressing standards 6.2.2 and 7.2.2 towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Further information please email elisabeth.robertson@det.nsw.edu.au or call 9244 5385.