8Jul

Conference Program & Abstracts

The From Bush to Beach conference program, abstracts and speaker biographies are now available.

Conference Program

Abstracts and Speaker Biographies

 

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By Elene Claire / July 8, 2017 / General News / No Comments
16Jun

From Bush to Beach: QATESOL / QCAL Joint Mini-Conference

August 12, 2017 - August 13, 2017

123 Milton St

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Description:

Mackay-2017-Logo

12-13 August 2017   Mackay State High School

Saturday 12 August  12 noon - 4.00pm

Sunday 13 August     9.00am - 12 noon

 

Presentations

Great ideas, strategies  and resources designed to help students of all ages and abilities shared by practitioners.

Conference Program               Abstracts and Presenter Bios

 

 Resources and Services Display

Books and  resources, information about organisations which can provide support for those working in literacy, numeracy and English language sectors.

COST

$40 QATESOL & QCAL members*

$80 non-members

Free for presenters, displayers and Mackay State High School staff

Conference Dinner $46  Saturday evening at Harrup Park Country Club

Member subsidies available - applications close 14 July

Optional extras:

Friday 11th:         Dinner at  Sorbellos Italian Restaurant (individual payments)

Saturday 12th:   Lunch on arrival - sandwiches (individual orders & payments)

* NOTE: Members need to login before registering to access discounted registration. If you don't log in first, the system will automatically ask you to pay the non-member rate*

From here you will also be able to purchase multiple tickets for dinner guests.

For more information contact:

admin@qatesol.org.au

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By Hazel Davidson / June 16, 2017 / General News, Upcoming Events / No Comments
22May

20 May PD Workshop Notes & Photos

Something to use on Monday

Workshop notes are now available on the QATESOL Member page.

Members - log in and go to https://www.qatesol.org.au/membership-account/member-area/workshop-notes/

 

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By Elene Claire / May 22, 2017 / General News / No Comments
12Mar

March Workshop Notes & Photos

QATESOL Life Members Susan Eix, Lyndal Reid and Elaine Wylie at our 2017 AGM - 11 March 2017

Photos from the PD Morning and AGM are available on the Workshop Notes page in the QATESOL Member Area.

https://www.qatesol.org.au/membership-account/member-area/workshop-notes/

Presentation notes will be uploaded when they are received from the presenters.

 

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By Elene Claire / March 12, 2017 / General News / No Comments
14Jan

QATESOL PD Morning and AGM

March 11, 2017 - March 11, 2017

Parker St

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Description:

QATESOL PD Morning and AGM  QATESOL PD

Milpera State High School, Parker St,  Chelmer

Saturday 11 March 2017

 

8.45 - 9.15         Registration &  Sign-in

9.15 - 10.15       ‘How long does it take to achieve academically in a second language?’

                             Investigating variables that impact academic outcomes for EAL learners in Queensland schools.

You heard about it last year - now hear the results of research conducted by : Dr Margaret Kettle, Dr Sue Creagh, Dr Jennifer Alford, Professor Barbara Comber

Synopsis - Presentation Synopsis & Bio

10.15 - 11.00      Morning Tea and networking

11.00 - 12.00     QATESOL Annual General Meeting

- 2016 reports

- election of 2017 volunteer Management Committee

Cost 

Members             FREE*

* Login before registering to access free admission. If you don't log in first, the system will automatically ask you to pay $30*

Non-members     $30      Online payment at time of registration Click on PayPal button where you are given two options -  PayPal or credit card.

 

Attendance certificates will be issued

Online registration is essential 

Due to catering requirements, registrations close Tuesday 7 March

* IMPORTANT:   QATESOL Members must login before registering

  1. Click on LOGIN (top right hand corner)
  2. Your USERNAME is your email address or the username you have chosen
  3. Enter your password
  4. Click on the LOGIN button

If you have forgotten your password, click on Lost Password under the LOGIN button and it will be immediately emailed to you.

For further enquiries or assistance,  email admin@qatesol.org.au

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By Elene Claire / January 14, 2017 / General News / No Comments
16Oct

QATESOL PD Morning: Something to use on Monday

May 20, 2017 - May 20, 2017

Parker St

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Description:

 

 

share-ideas_001QATESOL PD Morning 

Something to use on Monday

Screencast videos and practical teaching ideas

 

Milpera State High School, Parker St,  Chelmer

Saturday 20 May 2017

 

 

8.30 - 9.00          Registration - tea and coffee available

9.00 - 9.10          Welcome - QATESOL President

9.10 - 10.30        Making screencast videos for teaching, learning & feedback

Presenter: Lesley Cioccarelli      Presentation Synopsis & Bio

A screencast is a video recording of what is on the computer screen, enhanced with audio  narration. This practical workshop will help you to discover how easy it is to learn basic techniques for screencasting using your own mobile, iPad or tablet.

10.30 - 11.00    Morning tea and networking

11.00 - 12.00     Share your practical teaching ideas

Share something that really works for you (within 10 minutes)
- an activity, game, worksheet, video, an app, website, whatever!
-  any EAL/D  TESOL context
- 5 x 10 minute slots

Cost 

Members             FREE*
* Login before registering to access free admission. If you don't log in first, the system will automatically ask you to pay $30*

Non-members     $30      Online payment at time of registration via PayPal or credit card

 

Attendance certificates will be issued

Online registration is essential 

Due to catering requirements, registrations close Tuesday 16 May

* IMPORTANT:   QATESOL Members must login before registering

  1. Click on LOGIN (top right hand corner)
  2. Your USERNAME is your email address or the username you have chosen
  3. Enter your password
  4. Click on the LOGIN button

If you have forgotten your password, click on Lost Password under the LOGIN button and it will be immediately emailed to you.

For further enquiries or assistance,  email admin@qatesol.org.au

Register

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By Elene Claire / October 16, 2016 / General News, Upcoming Events / No Comments
10May

Presentations & Photos from Toowoomba PD Day 7 May

Links to presentations from the QATESOL PD Event in Toowoomba on 7 May are now available.

Follow this link CLICK HERE

Photos are in the QATESOL Member Area - please log in to view.

 CLICK HERE

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By Elene Claire / May 10, 2016 / General News / No Comments

EAL/D Elaborations – Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

The ACTA resource, EAL/D Elaborations of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers has been endorsed by AITSL and is ready for use in your setting. The two-page overview tells you all about the Elaborations and how they can help. The short version provides an easy way in for each Standard and Focus Area. The full version gives you the guts of how to work effectively with EAL/D learners and where to look for help. Download all 3 versions here

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By Elene Claire / May 8, 2016 / General News / No Comments