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New eCourses for language teachers – Accredited PD

23/3/2023

The Languages and Culture team has just published 2 new eCourses, 'Student motivation and engagement in languages' and 'High potential and gifted students in languages 7-10'.

In the 'Student motivation and engagement' eCourse, you will:

- learn about motivation, engagement and achievement, and how they are interconnected
- identify and explore factors which influence achievement in the classroom
- plan effective learning sequences that generate and sustain motivation and lead to improved student achievement
- understand the impact of feedback on engagement and achievement.

The course is NESA Accredited PD (1.5 hours). We have also attached an infographic, which provides a summary of the key messages in the course.

In the 'High potential and gifted students in languages 7-10', you will learn about:
- the High Potential and Gifted Education Policy and its underpinning principles
- Gagné’s differentiated model of talent development
- the characteristics of high potential and gifted students, across the 4 domains of potential
- characteristics you may see in the languages context
- the differentiation adjustment tool, and how it can be used to support high potential and gifted students.
You will also meet Ella, a real student in a NSW public school, and learn about her characteristics and learning needs, and then explore ways to support her in a languages context.
The course is NESA Accredited PD (1.5 hours). We have also attached an infographic, which provides a summary of some the learning behaviours you may see in the classroom, if a student has high potential or giftedness in languages.

You can learn more in the Languages statewide staffroom (staff only). Not a member yet? Join via our short entry survey.

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Sample scope and sequences for Stage 4 and Stage 5 - Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus (2022)

23/3/2023

We have just published a sample scope and sequence for the Stage 4 mandatory 100 hours course, and another for Stage 5 200-hour elective courses.

These scope and sequences are suggested only. We have already had lots of queries from proactive, fabulous colleagues who are already well into their planning, so here's a little snapshot of what you need to know:

The syllabus is now digital - https://curriculum.nsw.edu.au/learning-areas/languages/modern-languages-k-10-2022. The simplest approach, in this familiarisation phase, is to click on the 'Content' tab, then select 'Stage 4'. This will show the 'Interacting' focus area, with outcome and content. You can then view 'Understanding texts' and 'Creating texts' via the left-hand menu. If you click on the ‘Show examples’ box, you'll see what the content dot points could look like in the classroom, across 3 proficiency levels. You can then click on ‘Show teaching advice’ for even more detail. Then repeat this process for Stage 5, when you're ready.
We have created a 'how-to' video to guide you through the new syllabus.
Topics and themes are not prescribed in the Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus. However, for those who would like some direction, if you click on 'Show examples' in the digital syllabus, you'll see some examples. For example, in Stage 4 'Interacting', you'll see name, age, nationality, family, home and so on.
All of the content is considered ‘essential learning’ in order for students to demonstrate achievement of the outcome. As such, when designing our units of work, we program for all the content, adjusting the time required for attainment, depending on student ability and proficiency. A single unit of work does not need to address all the content dot points - these need to be addressed across the Stage or year.

We're currently working on programming guidelines to support you further, as well as microlearning e-learning modules to lead you through important aspects of the syllabus. You'll notice we're also producing a range of infographics to display in your staffroom and/or classroom. Attached please find 'student-friendly' versions of the scope and sequence documents, to share with students (these do not contain all the NESA requirements, as they are for students, not for programming purposes).

Access the scope and sequence documents via our website. Access the student-friendly versions below (these do not contain all the NESA requirements, as they are for students, not for programming purposes).

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Reflections and advice from past HSC students

21/3/2023

A new HSC hub resource is available to support you and your students to prepare for the HSC. We asked past students, from a range of languages, contexts and schools, for the advice they would give students studying Stage 6 Beginners and Continuers languages courses.

The package includes 2 videos with students, with reflection questions to prompt discussion and explore the benefits of learning a language in Stage 6 and effective techniques to prepare for the HSC.

The videos follow a 'You can't ask that'-style format, and includes their reflections on what worked well, what they liked and what they found challenging. It is a great conversation starter to share with your class, to reflect on how to best prepare for the HSC.

We hope you and your students enjoy connecting with this group of inspiring language learners as much as we enjoyed working with them.

Language Teachers Network – Lower North Coast

10/3/2023

The Lower North Coast network will hold its Term 1 meeting on Monday 20 March.
The meeting will be an opportunity to introduce ourselves and discuss supports available from the Language and Culture team, the new syllabus and professional learning opportunities.

Please enrol on MyPL.
Course code: NR18042
Event: Lower North Coast language teachers' network meeting
Date: Monday 20 March 2023
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Venue: This is an Online PL via Teams. You will receive the link with your enrolment confirmation email from MyPL.

Agenda:
1. Introductions
2. Languages and Culture team support
3. New syllabus information
4. Professional learning opportunities
5. General Business

If you have any further questions please contact Shanelle Ingram.

Language Teachers Network – Central Coast

10/3/2023

The Central Coast network will hold its Term 1 meeting on Monday 20 March.
The focus of the meeting will be on developing consistent teacher judgement in languages and will be presented by Coreena Allen.

Please enrol on MyPL.
Course code: NR25533
Event: Central Coast Language Network Term 1 2023
Date: Monday 20 March 2023
Time: 4-5 pm
Venue: Gosford High School

For further details, contact the network leader, Kathryn Brownlee.

Language Teachers Network – Newcastle/Hunter

10/3/2023

the Newcastle and Hunter network will hold its Term 1 meeting on Tuesday 21 March.

Please enrol on MyPL.
Course code: NR18042
Event: Hunter Network Term 1 meeting 2023
Date: Tuesday 21 March 2023
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Venue: Microsoft Teams. You will be sent the link when you enrol on MyPL.

For further details, contact the network leader Coreena Allen.

Language Teachers Network – Sydney South

10/3/2023

The Sydney South network will hold its Term 1 meeting on Wednesday 15 March.
The focus of the meeting will be:

- looking at the new Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus
- advocacy strategies
- subject selection.

Please enrol on MyPL.
Course code: NR18042
Event: Sydney South network meeting, Term 1 2023
Date: Wednesday 15 March 2023
Time: 4-5 pm
Venue: Microsoft Teams. You will be sent the link when you enrol on MyPL.

For information, please contact the network leader Will Simpson.

Language Teachers Network – Sydney CBD

10/3/2023

The Sydney CBD network will hold its Term 1 meeting on Thursday 23 March.
The focus of the meeting will be:

- introduction to the new Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus
- collaboration time on the syllabus
- Q&A with the Languages and Culture team.

Please enrol on MyPL.
Course code: NR25533
Event: 2023 Term 1 Language Network Meeting Sydney CBD
Date: Thursday 23 March 2023
Time: 4-5:30 pm
Venue: Microsoft Teams. You will be sent the link when you enrol on MyPL.

For more information, contact the network leader Ke Fan or phone 02 9381 4823.

Language Teachers Network – Sydney East

10/3/2023

The Sydney East network will hold its Term 1 meeting on Monday 20 March.
The focus of the meeting will be:

- introduction to the new Modern Languages K-10 Syllabus
- planning for 2023
- Q&A with the Languages and Culture team.

Please enrol on MyPL.

Course code: NR18042
Event: Sydney East meeting Term 1 2023
Date: Monday 20 March 2023
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Venue: Microsoft Teams. You will be sent the link when you enrol on MyPL.

For more information, please contact the network leader Marian Botros.

Language Teachers Network – Sydney Northwest and West

6/3/2023

The Sydney Northwest and West (formerly Sydney Greater West) Language Teachers Network will hold its Term 1 meeting on Thursday 16 March.

Please enrol on MyPL.
Course code: NR25533
Event: Sydney Northwest and West - Term 1 2023 meeting
Date: Thursday 16 March 2023
Time: 4-5:30 pm
Venue: James Ruse Agricultural High School, Carlingford.

Light refreshments will be available from 3:30 pm and the meeting will commence at 4 pm, concluding at 5:30 pm. Our focus will be games in Languages and a brief discussion about the new syllabus. Please come prepared to share a game from your language

For more information, contact the network leader, Alicia North.