Growing Languages
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GROWING LANGUAGES 2013 MLTA NSW Annual Conference
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Merryl Wahlin's opening address at the 2013 Conference.
Transcript of Growing Languages
GROWING LANGUAGES
2013 MLTA NSW Annual Conference
What do we mean? Raising the profile of Languages in our
schools and communities Increasing the number of students studying
Languages at primary level and beyond 100hrs Stimulating student engagement with
Language learning Expanding the number of students studying
Languages at tertiary level Building the supply of Languages teachers Developing our professional expertise Nurturing and extending our professional
networks
Everybody says so…
“Through learning languages, students acquire:- essential communication skills in the target
language- an intercultural capability, and- an understanding of the role of language and
culture in human communication. “
“Language capability contributes to the development of rich linguistic and cultural resources through which the community can engage socially, culturally, and economically in all domains.”
Draft F-10 Australian Curriculum: Languages, Rationale
Everybody says so…
“The capacity for Australians to build deeper ties with Asia will be hampered if there is not an increase in proficiency of languages other than English.”
“All Australian students will have the opportunity, and be encouraged, to undertake a continuous course of study in an Asian language throughout their years of schooling.”
Australia in the Asian Century: White Paper, October 2012
How do we do it?
Australian Curriculum: Languages (ACARA)
Participate in consultation at: http://consultation.australiancurriculum.edu.au/
Review of Languages Education Policy in NSW (Board of Studies)
What is the MLTA doing?
Providing strong representation Extending our professional networks Increasing student activities Providing more professional learning
opportunities Applying for accreditation of MLTA
courses at Professional Leadership level Enhancing communication with members Strengthening links with Universities
Enjoy the day!
The MLTA Committee:Merryl Wahlin – PresidentMelissa Gould-Drakeley – Vice PresidentGina Doukas – TreasurerJanelle Byrne – SecretaryFiona Boughey – Public OfficerGhislaine Barbe, Kelli Cato, Gillian Cordy,
Ruth Fielding, Lianne Stephens, Sana Zreika, Sharon
Cashen
