Dear Member School Principals and Leaders,
We’re thrilled to share the Semester 1 Professional Development Program for 2025 – a powerful series of workshops designed to support school leaders, classroom teachers, and anyone passionate about community language education.
With both online and face-to-face sessions running from April to June, this QAF-aligned program offers practical tools, innovative ideas, and expert guidance to help you grow professionally and make a greater impact in your school.
Here is a brief synopsis of each PD session:
Engaging Diverse Learning Styles (Primary & Secondary)
Discover practical strategies to support visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading/writing learners through games, storytelling, and inclusive lesson planning.
Improving School Performance Through Leadership
Learn how to grow your school with strategic partnerships, clear messaging, and practical leadership skills tailored to the community language context.
From Chaos to Clarity: Planning Your School Year with Project Management Tools
Gain clarity and control over your school year by learning simple project management methods, timelines, and tools you can implement immediately—designed for busy school leaders juggling multiple roles.
Engaging Students Through Belonging Strategies
Build a classroom culture where students feel emotionally safe, connected, and motivated—resulting in stronger engagement and fewer behaviour challenges.
An In-Depth Look at the VCE Study Design for Teachers of Languages
Unpack the key features of the current VCE Language study design, with tips for coursework planning, assessment, and teaching strategies. (Participants need to bring a printed copy of their study design.)
Engaging Students and Managing Behaviour: Facing the Challenges of Language Classrooms
Master strategies to reduce classroom misbehaviour through better planning, clear communication, and lesson structures that keep students engaged and on task.
Smart Assessment: Using ChatGPT and AI to Develop Rubrics and Enhance Cultural Intelligence
Learn how to design culturally responsive assessment rubrics and streamline your marking with AI support.
Classroom Management for Mixed Levels and Challenging Behaviours
Equip yourself with tools for managing diverse proficiency levels and tricky behaviours—all while maintaining a positive, inclusive learning space.
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: How to Lead With Heart in a Community Language School Setting
Lead with empathy, clarity, and vision. This session empowers school leaders to build trust, foster wellbeing, and handle difficult situations with emotional intelligence.
Engagement in Action: Effective Group Learning Strategies for Language Classes
Incorporate group-based tasks that promote collaboration, language practice, and active learning in your classroom.
Engaging Students in Group Learning ActivitiesDesign meaningful games and group tasks that build macroskills, creativity, and critical thinking—plus have some fun along the way.
Encouraging Student Participation Using Activities
Explore how hands-on activities can spark curiosity, boost motivation, and increase meaningful student participation in your lessons.
AI-Powered Lesson Planning: Crafting Engaging Lessons with ChatGPT and Innovative AI Tools
Use the power of AI to streamline your planning process, boost engagement, and save time while maintaining high-quality instruction.
Interactive Teaching Practices to Engage All Learners
Get practical, adaptable activity ideas that support mixed-level classes, engage diverse learners, and foster inclusive classroom environments.
From Ideas to Action: Crafting Engaging Lessons for Diverse Learners
Learn how to design responsive, creative lessons that accommodate different learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
We look forward to learning and growing with you this semester!
