How do you know if the classroom activities you plan are really supporting language development?

This full day workshop, presented by WATESOL and Circular Learning. will guide you through how drawing on Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theories can help you make informed decisions in planning and running classroom activities that promote language acquisition.

This workshop is perfect for EALD, TESOL and ELICOS teachers.

We'll look at key SLA theories such as:

Input hypothesis
Noticing hypothesis
Output hypothesis
Interaction hypothesis

and collaboratively plan a lesson using evidence-based approaches to support language development.

This workshop is aligned to the following competencies English Australia CPD Framework criteria:

1.1 Language learning theories
2.1 Catering to diverse characteristics of students
5.2 Planning lessons and course
8.1 Engaging in and applying professional learning to improve practice
8.3 Collaborating with colleagues to improve practice

Participants will receive a certificate and 8 English Australia CPD points.

Oh, and you'll also get lunch.

This workshop will run subject to a minimum number of participants. If the minimum is not met, all registered participants will receive a full refund.

WATESOL members - please log in to the WATESOL website to order your ticket at a discounted price.