Due to insufficient applications, the Languages and Culture team is extending the deadline until Monday 10 September (with the exception of Japanese, for which we have received sufficient applications).

The Languages and Culture team is seeking experienced secondary teachers of languages to develop sample scope and sequences, units of work and assessment tasks for publication on https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/key-learning-areas/languages

The language-specific writing teams will consist of up to 3 teachers for each of the following languages:

• - Chinese
• - French
• - German
• - Indonesian
• - Italian
• - Japanese
• - Korean
• - Spanish.


• Language-specific writers require expertise in the target language and be experienced in programming for Stages 4 and 5.


• In addition, applicants must have attended one of our Languages K-10 Framework and Syllabus Familiarisation and Planning Workshops 2018.

Teachers from all areas of NSW are encouraged to apply. To be eligible, teachers must be permanent or temporary in a NSW public secondary school.

Successful applicants will be required to attend training and/or writing days at our offices in Darlinghurst for up to 5 days. The location is negotiable after the first day of training.

​The positions will commence mid-late Term 3.

The Languages and Culture team will provide release to attend training and/or writing days. Travel and accommodation costs may also be reimbursed, if required.

Selection criteria (to be addressed in a statement of claim, not exceeding one A4 page):

• - language teacher or executive member (with language-teaching background) at a NSW public secondary school – permanent or temporary
• - capacity to develop and design high-quality resources and support material to support the implementation of the new K-10 language syllabuses
• - demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• - comprehensive knowledge of the relevant new syllabus document, including participation at a syllabus familiarisation and planning workshop (please indicate date and venue in your application).

 
All applications require the endorsement of the applicant’s current principal. Please attach one A4 page addressing the selection criteria to the expression of interest form, and email as a PDF to maxine.acosta4@det.nsw.edu.au by 5pm Monday 10 September 2018. (Please note that the date on the attached PDF has not been updated.)
 
For further information contact Maxine Acosta, Language Officer on 9266 8540 or via email.

​The Languages and Culture team would like to warmly congratulate Shanelle Ingram (Hunter Sports HS) as the inaugural recipient of the NSW Premier's Language Teacher Scholarship.

This prestigious award recognises teachers investigating exemplary practice relevant to teaching and learning in languages. Valued at $15,000, the funding will enable Shanelle to research the use of innovative technologies in the language classroom to improve learning outcomes and increase student engagement in ways that reflect 21st century learning. She will focus on are robots, augmented reality, virtual reality and 3D printing.

​Shanelle was also acknowledged at the recent NSW Cross-sectoral Japanese Teachers' Conference by her fellow Japanese teachers.

Congratulations, Shanelle!

At our recent K-10 syllabus workshops, many teachers have asked "Is it still possible to do the mandatory hours in Year 9?". We had advised that the mandatory 100 hours for the eight new syllabuses must be taught in Stage 4 from 2019, but this advice was incorrect.

We have sought clarification from NESA, and the answer is yes, it is still possible to do the mandatory 100 hours in Year 9 (or in Year 10).

NESA has advised that there are currently no changes to the mandatory requirements with the implementation of the new syllabuses. The mandatory requirement can be taught anywhere between Years 7 to 10, but preferably in Stage 4. (Reference: https://ace.nesa.nsw.edu.au/ace-4007)

The Languages and Culture team is seeking experienced secondary teachers of languages to develop sample scope and sequences, units of work and assessment tasks for publication on https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/key-learning-areas/languages

The language-specific writing teams will consist of up to 3 teachers for each of the following languages:

• - Chinese
• - French
• - German
• - Indonesian
• - Italian
• - Japanese
• - Korean
• - Spanish.


• Language-specific writers require expertise in the target language and be experienced in programming for Stages 4 and 5.


• In addition, applicants must have attended one of our Languages K-10 Framework and Syllabus Familiarisation and Planning Workshops 2018.

Teachers from all areas of NSW are encouraged to apply. To be eligible, teachers must be permanent or temporary in a NSW public secondary school.

Successful applicants will be required to attend training and/or writing days at our offices in Darlinghurst for up to 5 days. The location is negotiable after the first day of training.

​The positions will commence mid-late Term 3.

The Languages and Culture team will provide release to attend training and/or writing days. Travel and accommodation costs may also be reimbursed, if required.

Selection criteria (to be addressed in a statement of claim, not exceeding one A4 page):

• - language teacher or executive member (with language-teaching background) at a NSW public secondary school – permanent or temporary
• - capacity to develop and design high-quality resources and support material to support the implementation of the new K-10 language syllabuses
• - demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• - comprehensive knowledge of the relevant new syllabus document, including participation at a syllabus familiarisation and planning workshop (please indicate date and venue in your application).

 
All applications require the endorsement of the applicant’s current principal. Please attach one A4 page addressing the selection criteria to the expression of interest form, and email as a PDF to maxine.acosta4@det.nsw.edu.au by 5pm Friday 31 August 2018.
 
For further information contact Maxine Acosta, Language Officer on 9266 8540 or via email.

​Registration is now open at MyPL (RG03783) for the XIII Spanish Teachers' Conference 2018.
Non-government teachers seeking to register for the conference on MyPL please follow the instructions below.
For further details please contact Melinda Wiecek at melinda.dowson@det.nsw.edu.au or call 9244 5677.

For non-government teachers, please follow the instructions below to register through MyPL.
 
Please click on the link below to create Non-DoE MyPL account.
https://mypl.education.nsw.gov.au
 
Click “Register” to get to the Sign Up page.
 
Only complete the mandatory fields (with red asterisks *)
 
The system will send an email with a password after successfully creating the account.
 
The email address entered will be the Username assigned.
 
To log on to MyPL, use the same link: https://mypl.education.nsw.gov.au
​

For non-government teachers, please follow the instructions below to register through MyPL.
 
Please click on the link below to create Non-DoE MyPL account.
https://mypl.education.nsw.gov.au
 
Click “Register” to get to the Sign Up page.
 
Only complete the mandatory fields (with red asterisks *)
 
The system will send an email with a password after successfully creating the account.
 
The email address entered will be the Username assigned.
 
To log on to MyPL, use the same link: https://mypl.education.nsw.gov.au
​

​The language teacher network for the Central West NSW region will hold its second meeting for 2018 on Thursday 30 August 2018.

​This meeting will provide teachers with 2 hours of Teacher Identified PD.

Date: Thursday 30 August 2018
Time: 4:30-5:00pm
Venue: Kelso High School

Registration is via MyPL. Search for course code NR18042 and then select the appropriate session.

Networks are a great way to stay fresh, get new inspiration and be supported.

If you would like to join the Central West language teacher network, please contact the network leader Shery Pirie.

​The Language Teacher Network – Sydney East/CBD will hold its Term 3 meeting for 2018 on Thursday 13 September from 4:00-5:30pm.

Venue: NSW School of Languages – 35 West St, Petersham

Meeting agenda: New Languages K-10 Syllabus implementation
- Brief overview of the syllabus
- Objectives, strands and outcomes
- Beyond the topic
- Learning intentions, success criteria
- Formative assessment
- Idea generation workshop

This is a registered professional learning session and is now open for enrolment on MyPL. Please find a link to the session below:
https://myplsso.education.nsw.gov.au/mylearning/catalogue/details/8a15829d-f899-e811-b4ae-0003ff147cab

MyPL course code: RG03802

All language teachers K-12, teaching or living in the area, are welcome to attend.

Networks are a great way to stay fresh, get new inspiration and be supported.

If you would like to join the language teacher network for Sydney East/CBD, please contact the network leader Christin Anggrahini.