Critical Agendas

Presented by Sarah Pavy

Event Information

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Although VCE language classrooms are generally made up of motivated students, there are nevertheless common issues that face many Language teachers, whether new or experienced. This full-day session will look at a range of teaching and learning activities that can help teachers to overcome some of these problems and lead to more effective, successful language-learners in their VCE classrooms. This includes approaches and strategies for:
-    learning and revising vocabulary
-    improving listening skills
-    introducing and consolidating grammatical
structures
-    helping students who are 'good at grammar' but
unable to apply this in their writing
-    lifting the standard of students' written work
-    helping students to learn from mistakes
-    improving oral skills
-    developing Outcomes and practice assessment
tasks that are well-designed and appropriate
-    preparing students for both oral and written
examinations
This seminar would also be very useful for teachers of Year 10, and would help them to equip their students with the skills and approaches to learning that would lead to greater success in their VCE studies.

About the Presenter

Sarah Pavy is a secondary teacher of languages whose main interest lies in how we can more effectively engage students in their language studies. Over the past several years, Sarah has run workshops and presented seminars in the following areas, all linked directly to Languages learning: engaging boys, vocational language-learning, motivating learners, behaviour management,  developing materials and activities that make the teaching and learning of grammar exciting, planning curriculum and, producing resources for Language classrooms, the use of authentic resources and VCE programs. Over the years, Sarah has taught students from 3 years of age to adults. As a secondary teacher, Sarah has worked with students from Year 7 through to Year 12 as well as having been the Head of the Faculty of Languages for four years in an all boys school. In 2006, Sarah completed a Masters of Education, focusing on the role of the teacher in motivating boys in languages. She also holds a Certificate in Bilingual/Immersion Education and has been involved in the implementation of partial immersion language programs, as well as Certificates in Applied Languages (VET). Sarah currently works as an educational consultant with a passion for classroom teaching and a constant desire to improve and enhance the teaching and learning experience in language classrooms. She enjoys being directly involved with students and teachers and aims to provide practical and useful ideas that teachers can apply immediately and successfully in their lessons.

Event Details

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November 30th, 2011.

9.30am - 3.30pm.

The Centre Ivanhoe,

275 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, Vic.

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LOTE teachers  (Yrs 10, 11, 12)

Price (inc. GST) $279