This document provides information about the AIS Languages Conference 2014, including details about registration, location, target audience, cost, and RSVP date. The conference will explore challenges and opportunities for implementing successful language programs, and will allow participants to network, hear from experienced school leaders and teachers, and attend workshops on innovative ICT, effective leadership, and language promotion strategies. The keynote speaker Matthew Absalom is introduced.
This document provides information about the AIS Languages Conference 2014, including details about registration, location, target audience, cost, and RSVP date. The conference will explore challenges and opportunities for implementing successful language programs, and will allow participants to network, hear from experienced school leaders and teachers, and attend workshops on innovative ICT, effective leadership, and language promotion strategies. The keynote speaker Matthew Absalom is introduced.
This document provides information about the AIS Languages Conference 2014, including details about registration, location, target audience, cost, and RSVP date. The conference will explore challenges and opportunities for implementing successful language programs, and will allow participants to network, hear from experienced school leaders and teachers, and attend workshops on innovative ICT, effective leadership, and language promotion strategies. The keynote speaker Matthew Absalom is introduced.
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Waites on 9299 2845 should you require assistance. Friday, 18 th July 2014 8:30am for 9:00am - 3:30pm Faculty of Education and Social Work University of Sydney SYDNEY NSW 2000 Commercial parking only Close to Town Hall station Target Audience: Curriculum leaders, Heads of Department and teachers of languages K-12 Cost: AIS Member Schools $235 AIS Non-Member Schools $345 RSVP date: Friday, 11 th J uly 2014 Languages Education - Vital and Viable The AIS Languages Conference 2014: What does a sustainable Languages program look like in a variety of school contexts? What are the key elements of an effective Languages program? How can we increase the number of students studying Languages in primary and secondary schools? Can we do something differently that would strengthen Languages in our schools? Focussing on leadership and classroom practice, this conference will explore the challenges and opportunities in implementing a successful Languages program. Speakers include: University language educators Experienced school leaders Innovative languages teachers Curriculum developers ICT and Languages consultants This conference will be an opportunity to: Network and share with colleagues Hear school stories from experienced school leaders and language teachers Participate in workshops on: - Innovative ICT in Languages education - Effective leadership in Languages - Language advocacy and promotion strategies Be updated on the latest national and state trends in languages education Matthew Absalom Keynote Speaker Matthew Absalom is a university teacher and researcher, professional linguist, Italian language coach, translator and published author. Matthew has a reputation as an innovative and successful educator and has published on a range of topics including computer assisted language learning. Matthew is a passionate advocate for languages and is the current president of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teacher Associations (AFMLTA).