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Assessment of Languages Competence – measure and recognise the ability of your students

31/10/2019

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​​Assessment of Languages Competence (ALC) measures the ability of your language students online and recognises their achievement, from beginner level (end Stage 4) to advanced (Stage 6 Continuers) levels. 

The ALC is a suite of online listening and reading assessments, available in 8 languages and 3 certificate levels.

Meaningful diagnostic reporting at group and individual levels is available instantly, allowing you to see how your students are performing against the national average.

​A printed certificate (pictured) is available to students who successfully complete both listening and reading tests, which could be handed out at assembly to raise the profile of your language/s.

Cost is normally $10/student per skill ($20 for both skills), however ​ALC is offering an exclusive 25% discount for schools in NSW.

Apply the voucher code LanguagesNSW to your order to receive the discount.


To learn more, download the attached flyer.
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Stage 6 school-based assessment – [Language] and Literature courses

30/10/2019

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The Languages and Culture team is currently running workshops and network meetings focused on Stage 6 school-based assessment for Beginners, Continuers and Extension courses.

If anyone is interested in collaborating in an afternoon sharing session for [Language] and Literature courses, please contact SHIRLEY.CAI@det.nsw.edu.au from Killarney Heights HS.

If enough teachers are interested, the Languages and Culture will arrange a venue for the sharing session.

​Please email Shirley by Friday 8 November 2019.
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Position available – Callaghan College Waratah Campus for 2020

30/10/2019

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Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus is seeking a full-time temporary language teacher (with the possibility of becoming a permanent position) for 2020. An ability to teach German is preferred however any language teacher may apply.

Please send your expression of interest to Lauren Taylor.
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2020 BRIDGE school partnership applications are now open

30/10/2019

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The BRIDGE school partnerships programs are (full or partly) funded programs that focus on building teacher capability in:
- strengthening intercultural understanding and values
  • - building new technology kill for teaching and learning
  • - developing sustainable school partnerships; and
  • - establishing and supporting a community of learners.

These programs do not require foreign language capabilities.

Applications for 2020 India, Indonesia and Pacific BRIDGE school partnerships programs close 17 November.
For further information please email BRIDGE  or call +61 3 8344 4800.
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Saturday School of Community Languages – seeking teachers for Years 7-11

23/10/2019

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Expressions of interest (EOI) are invited from teachers interested in teaching Years 7-11 at the Saturday School of Community Languages (SSCL). The successful candidate/s will be required to teach the language class from the beginning of Term 1 2020.
 
The SSCL is a NSW Department of Education (DoE) secondary school which operates on Saturdays in 15 high school centres across Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle. It has been offering excellence in languages teaching and learning since 1978. The SSCL gives students the opportunity to study their background community language when that language is not available at their own school or college. The school follows NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabuses in a range of languages. Students include their language study as part of their Record of School Achievement (RoSA) and their Higher School Certificate (HSC).
 
The position/s will be located at one of the SSCL centres. The school website details the school’s structure and curriculum. Please refer to the website for centre locations and languages offered.
 
Position criteria
  • - Department of Education approval to teach and demonstrated capacity and skills and/or experience teaching a community language.
  • - Capacity to plan and deliver engaging lessons and maximise learning outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.
  • - Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work with students, parents, teachers and staff.
 
Only teachers with current NSW DoE teaching approval (including teachers working in Educational Services teams and state office directorates) are eligible to apply for these positions.
 
To apply, submit your application addressing the position criteria in no more than 2 A4 pages. This application should indicate up to 3 preferred SSCL centres.

Applicants must also complete the EOI proforma. This must be signed by your current Principal or Supervisor. Applicants currently working at a SSCL centre must include their Centre Supervisor as their first referee.
 
Both the completed application and EOI proforma are to be emailed as a single PDF document to the Principal at saturdaycl-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au by 4:00pm on Saturday 2 November 2019. Subject field in the email should state: EOI – [Year/ Language] Teacher.
 
Please note, late applications will not be considered.
 
For further information, contact Sana Zreika on 02 9244 5748.
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Saturday School of Community Languages – seeking IT Coordinator

23/10/2019

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iExpressions of Interest (EOI) are invited for the role of Information Technology (IT) Coordinator at the Saturday School of Community Languages (SSCL).

The SSCL is a Department of Education (DoE) secondary school which operates on Saturdays in 15 high school centres across Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle. It has been offering excellence in languages teaching and learning since 1978. The SSCL gives students the opportunity to study their background community language when that language is not available at their own school or college. The school follows NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabuses in a range of languages. Students include their language study as part of their Record of School Achievement (RoSA) and their Higher School Certificate (HSC).

The position/s will be located at one of the SSCL centres. Successful applicants will be placed in 1 of their 3 preferred centres. The school website details the school’s structure and curriculum. Please refer to the website for centre locations and languages offered.

Position information
The EOI process will identify suitable candidates for the position of IT Coordinator which is a casual teaching position at SSCL.

Successful applicants will hold teaching qualification and have strong knowledge of IT networks, cloud-based environments and ability to troubleshoot IT issues in schools. Successful applicants will be available to work on Saturdays during school terms to support teachers in the delivery of quality teaching, learning, assessing and reporting practices that maximise language outcomes for all students.

Only teachers with current NSW DoE teaching approval (including teachers working in Educational Services teams and state office directorates) are eligible to apply for these positions. Please refer to the job description for more information.

Position criteria
  • - Department of Education approval to teach and demonstrated capacity to integrate a variety of technologies into effective classroom practice to maximise student learning.
  • - Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
  • - Demonstrated capacity to engage and enhance teaching and learning through learning management systems.

To apply, submit your application addressing the position criteria in no more than 2 A4 pages. This application should indicate your 3 preferred SSCL centres.

Applicants must also complete the EOI proforma. This must be signed by their current Principal or Supervisor. Applicants currently working at a SSCL centre must include their Centre Supervisor as their first referee.

Both the completed application and EOI proforma are to be emailed as a single PDF document to the Principal at saturdaycl-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au by 4pm on Saturday 9 November 2019. Subject field in the email should state: EOI – IT Coordinator.

Please note, late applications will not be considered.

For further information, contact Sana Zreika on 02 7814 2531.
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OUR TOP 10 ASSESSMENT TASKS 7-10 – Term 4 statewide Adobe Connect – Wednesday 6 November

23/10/2019

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As promised and as part of our new direction of our statewide Adobe Connects, we will be running short professional sessions to better support teachers in the classroom.

On this term’s agenda, we will be unpacking our top 10 favourite tasks which teachers across the state developed via our programming workshops and eCourse.

All language teachers 7-12 in NSW public schools are invited to participate. The webinar contributes towards 30 minutes of teacher-identified professional learning addressing Standards 6.2.2 and 6.4.2 of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. 

Join us online via the Secondary Languages Adobe Connect room on Wednesday 6 November from 3:30-4:00pm.
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As the webinar runs as a one-direction session, you will not need a microphone or be required to speak. 

For participants new to using Adobe Connect, please see the attached how-to-guide below.

​We look forward to meeting you in the secondary languages meeting room.
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NSW curriculum review – have your say!

22/10/2019

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The NSW Curriculum Review Interim Report has now been released, with reform direction 4 including "learning a language other than English from primary school".

Public consultation is now open on the report, open until 13 December 2019.

Your feedback will inform the final recommendations of the review, and it's vital that language teachers continue to make our voices heard.
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NSW curriculum review

22/10/2019

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The NSW Curriculum Review Interim Report has now been released. Independent Review Lead, Professor Geoff Masters, has developed the Interim Report as a basis for further public consultation. The Interim Report includes 15 reform directions.

Reform direction 4 includes "learning a language other than English from primary school".

Public consultation on the Interim Report will help inform a final report, to be delivered to the Minister for Education and Early Childhood in early 2020.

Thank you to all the language teachers who participated in the consultation process, ensuring our voices were heard.
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Feeling overwhelmed by your workload? Have your say in the department's survey...

21/10/2019

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The NSW Department of Education wants to better understand you as a teacher working within the public school system. In this survey, we aim to explore your needs and wants, your working environment and the key tasks you have to complete as a teacher.

We appreciate the time you are taking to complete this survey. The responses you provide will be used to improve the department’s services and communication.

The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
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