Modern Language Teachers' Association of the ACT: Promoting language learning by providing a voice for language teachers and facilitating professional dialogue.

Joined May 2012
Variables related to teacher learning @AAAECollaborate Dr Ruth Aston
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Teaching influenced by the ‘teacher as a person’. @AAAECollaborate
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Large consultative study to inform the Australian government’s decision-making around teacher evaluation ... teachers’ FATE? @AAAECollaborate
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How do we know what our members professional learning needs are? Surveys, feedback after PL and conferences, discussions with state/territory Presidents, collaborating with the profession, engagement with state/territory/federal government/jurisdiction teams. @AAAECollaborate
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How can AITSL work with PL providers such as professional associations to support for these 3 cohorts of teachers? @aitsl @AAAECollaborate
Teachers want to see footage of entire lessons in AITSL illustrations of practice. @AAAECollaborate
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How do we support early childhood educators, causal/relief and rural/remote educators to connect with mentor? AITSL updating My Induction mobile app to try to address this - ongoing relationships and supporting mentors with their practice. @AAAECollaborate
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New work for AITSL currently being scoped out how to build cultural competency of Australian teachers. AFMLTA and Languages teachers have lots to contribute in this space! @AAAECollaborate @aitsl
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What do you know as a teacher about understanding your impact on your students’ learning? Do you include student voice and empowerment in gauging impact? @AAAECollaborate @aitsl
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What enables growth and what blocks it in student growth and learning? Once blockers are identified, what’s next in attending to them? @AAAECollaborate @aitsl
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Formative assessment (where to go next with learning) - Proof of concept proposal, project management board set up, with reports back to AESOC. AITSL looking at e-asTTle from NZ e-asttle.tki.org.nz @AAAECollaborate @aitsl
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3 focus areas emphasise that leaders should prioritise learning in their role; develop a depth of understanding of teacher needs at different stages of their careers; developing regional/remote leaders. @AAAECollaborate @aitsl
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Another focus for AITSL - using evidence to lead for impact. @AAAECollaborate @aitsl
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Mini-conference was a great success. Thanks to our four wonderful presenters - Clementine, Tracey, Rowena and Sharee
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It was a pleasure having you in Canberra again. Enjoy the goodies! xitter.cf/joedale/status/7575309…
Thanks to MLTAACT for my bag of Aussie goodies. The honey and Vegemite are in my suitcase. I have TimTams with me!
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Thank you to our members who attended the Mini-Conference on Saturday 23 August. Great presentations and fantastic turnout.
AFMLTA Conference link conference2013.afmlta.asn.au…. Don't miss out on the Call for Papers (deadline 25th January)
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Having some great ideas for the 2013 conference in Canberra... Watch this space! conference2013.afmlta.asn.au #afmlta2013conf
Enjoying the teacher's delight conference!
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