English Professional Learning

Poetry Event in Melbourne

Winter Writing Series: Six Poets Speak Softly
19 May 2010
A night of intimate on-the-page Asia-inspired poetry in Melbourne. Six tables, six small audiences and readings from six of Australia's finest contemporary wordsmiths. Featuring John Mateer, Peter Bakowski, Michael Farrell, Steve Kelen, Terry Jaensch and Jennifer MacKenzie. More details

Professional Learning Programs

The following professional learning programs can be used by English faculties or by groups of teachers wishing to strengthen the ways in which the English curriculum and teaching pedagogies include a focus on Asia. The programs vary in length and can be adapted to fit with school needs and available time.

The Asia Scope and Sequence for English: Professional Learning Workshop

Professional learning which introduces teachers to the Asia Scope and Sequence for English text and identifies opportunities to include Asia-related content in English and literacy.View more

Anthologies of Asia Professional Learning Workshop

Develop knowledge of three great anthologies of writing about Asia and integrate ideas into your English curriculum through these professional learning workshops.View more

Voices and Visions CD-ROMs

These award-winning CD-ROMs contain extensive learning activities for students in senior English classes.View more

Professional learning which connects with English

The Australia Kaleidoscope professional learning program engages participants in innovative teaching strategies that can be used to teach English and Literacy.

The national curriculum

Early in 2009, the then National Curriculum Board invited comment about the proposed shape of the emerging national curriculum in Australia. Here you can read the AEF response to the proposed framing papers for English. This response may also stimulate schools to discuss and evaluate local curriculum content.