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28/4/2017

NESA is continuously releasing new information to support the implementation of initiatives like the Stronger HSC reform, and reforms to HSC assessment, in addition to providing release dates for support materials and other documents.

With new language-specific syllabuses being developed under the Languages K–10 Framework, it's a particularly important time for teachers of languages.

Whilst we do our best to keep you informed, it's a great idea to subscribe to the NESA News email newsletter which is released each week and contains the latest information about reforms, curriculum and support materials.

Subscribing is easy, just go to the NESA News email newsletter subscription page to stay up-to-date with the most important information regarding curriculum and assessment in NSW.

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Welcome to Darlene Knowles

26/4/2017

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Welcome back to Term 2 - I hope you all had a fantastic break and enjoyed some of that glorious Easter sunshine!
I'd like to welcome Darlene Knowles to the Languages and Culture team, joining us as a Language Officer on a three year contract. Darlene brings with her 16 years of teaching experience in languages and has most recently been at Southern Cross School K-12 and Kingscliff HS, both on the north coast of NSW.
It will be great to have the rural and remote perspective so strongly represented in our team.
Welcome, Darlene!

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State-wide Adobe Connect webinar

19/4/2017

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All secondary languages teachers are invited to participate in the Term 2 Adobe Connect webinar. This will include an update from state office, information regarding NESA reforms as well as strategies to strengthen professional connections.

The webinar can contribute to 30 minutes of teacher-identified professional learning addressing Standard 7.4.2 of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

Join us online via the Secondary Languages Adobe Connect room on Wednesday 17 May 2017 from 3.30-4.00pm.

For participants new to using Adobe Connect, please refer to the how-to-guide.

We look forward to meeting you in the Secondary Languages meeting room.

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Languages and Differentiation registered PL

19/4/2017

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The Languages and Differentiation module has been designed by the Language Advisory Network Group (LANG) to meet the professional learning needs of NSW public school languages teachers.

The module will be delivered online in a blended learning mode by accomplished languages educators.

The Languages and Differentiation module consists of:
- a pre-task
- two mandatory online webinars via Adobe Connect
- a post-task.

The webinars will take place from 3:30pm on:
- Thursday 1 June 2017
- Thursday 15 June 2017.
Participation in both webinars is a requirement of the course.

Successful completion of the module will contribute 3 hours of registered PD addressing standards 1.5.2 and 6.4.2 of the APST.

NSW DoE teachers are required to enrol through MyPL by 22 May. Enter Languages and Differentiation to search the catalogue.

Further information is available in the flyer.
Further enquiries please contact Janelle Byrne Ph 9266 8540

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HSC Languages Study Day 6 June 2017 - University of Wollongong and NSW Department of Education

7/4/2017

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The University of Wollongong is pleased to host its HSC Study Day on Tuesday 6 June 2017 (9am-2:30pm), in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education, as part of its outreach activities.

The Language Centre at University of Wollongong has been successfully running its HSC Language Study Days for over five years.

We would like to invite experienced teachers of languages and markers of HSC languages courses to provide invaluable assistance to students preparing for their HSC examinations.

The HSC Languages Study Day will offer French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish languages across the differentiated levels: Beginners, Continuers, Extension and [Language] and Literature (formerly Background Speakers).

If you would like to express interest in leading the HSC Languages Study Day program in your specialist language at the University of Wollongong, please email nicholas.wilson28@det.nsw.edu.au In your email, please include your language and course expertise, and experience (e.g. Spanish Beginners – 5 years teaching; 3 years HSC marking).

Expressions of interest close Thursday 18 May 2017.

If you are attending as a presenter only (not with a class), your relief will be funded by the NSW Department of Education.

The day will be a great opportunity for our students to gain invaluable knowledge and skills in preparation for their HSC examinations.

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Welcome to Darlene Knowles

State-wide Adobe Connect webinar

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HSC Languages Study Day 6 June 2017 - University of Wollongong and NSW Department of Education

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