Intended For
Educators with a key responsibility for co-facilitating the implementation of a school improvement priority in EALD

Workshop Description

The network Pedagogical Leadership for EAL Learners will provide participants with the opportunity to form learning partnerships that aspire for EALD learners to be thriving and capable learners, with a specific focus on the key capabilities in the Living Learning Leading framework: ‘literate and effective communicators’ and ‘intercultural and globally minded’.

Current and new teachers who have a specific responsibility for EALD learners in their schools are invited to register to be part of this professional learning network in 2021.

Network Focus

Thriving and capable EALD learners in CESA schools
Engage with research-based learning about EALD pedagogy and language, facilitated by Misty Adoniou, that builds a culture of high expectations for learners of EALD and promotes high quality teaching and learning - with a focus on student agency, intentional and co-constructed learning and assessment design.

Successful implementation of schools’ strategic plans for improving EALD learner achievement
Teachers will be supported to analyse evidence, develop, monitor, and achieve school improvement goals for EAL learners, with reference to the CESA Living Learning Leading Standard.

Development of pedagogical leadership in EALD key teachers
With reference to the TESOL Elaborations to the AITSL professional standards for teachers: Highly Accomplished and Lead teacher; and build in ongoing evidence based critical reflection on own practice.

Term 1
Thursday 18 February, 8.45 am - 3.15 pm
The Precinct Conference Centre. 2 Ann Nelson Drive, Thebarton

Term 2
Monday 7 June, 8.45 am - 3.15 pm
CEO Conference Centre, Rooms 7 & 8. 116 George Street, Thebarton

Term 3
Monday 23 August, 8.45 am - 3.15 pm
CEO Conference Centre, Rooms 7 & 8. 116 George Street, Thebarton

Term 4
Monday 1 November, 8.45 am - 3.15 pm
CEO Conference Centre, Rooms 7 & 8. 116 George Street, Thebarton

This network will take place over 4 days and participation at all four days is required.

AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers Include

Standard 1: Know students and how they learn
Standard 2: Know the content and how to teach it
Standard 3: Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
Standard 4: Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
Standard 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
Standard 6: Engage in professional learning

Facilitator: EALD & International Education Advisor and Dr Misty Adoniou

Cost: No fee

Catering: Morning Tea & Lunch will be provided

Network Enquiries: chris.payne@cesa.catholic.edu.au / T: 8301 6613

Registration Enquiries: susan.hannigan@cesa.catholic.edu.au

Deadline for Registration: Tuesday 2 February 2021

For general EAL/D information, resources and self-paced online professional learning modules, visit the EAL Learner Website https://cesaeallearner.edublogs.org/