2026 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COURSEs

This full-day, in-person course offers professional learning on two current hot topics in Languages education: Extensive Processing Instruction (EPI), and the use of generative AI to create resources.  Participants will learn how to design a syllabus-aligned unit using the MARSEARS framework, developing AI-generated resources along the way. 

Who is this course for?
Languages teachers of all stages who are interested in the practical application of Gianfranco Conti’s EPI approach

Which AITSL standards are addressed?

2.2 Content selection and organisation

3.4 Select and use resources

This NESA-accredited course introduces a practical model for school-based assessment in the HSC Continuers language courses. Participants will explore how to develop and assess key language skills through explicit instruction and flipped learning strategies. The course also examines how to promote deep learning by reducing cognitive load and increasing student agency in the learning process. Additionally, teachers will learn how to harness AI tools to create tailored assessment materials and support differentiated learning.

Who is this course for?

Languages teachers who are new to Stage 6, seeking greater clarity in their current approach, or looking for fresh ideas to enhance their practice.

Which AITSL standard(s) are addressed?

5.1 Assess student learning

 Now in its fourth year, this hands-on course demonstrates how AI can be used to create a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment materials including: videos, songs and podcasts, graphic novels, storybooks, chatbots and AI tutors. The sharing of ideas between participants is a highlight of this day, which caters for teachers of all levels of AI-proficiency. 

Who is this course for?

Language teachers of all stages keen to develop their skills in creating tailored teaching and learning resources. 

Which AITSL standard(s) are addressed?

3.4 Select and use resources

This NESA-accredited course supports teachers in designing tasks and assessments that align with the NSW K–10 Modern Languages framework. Participants will explore task-supported curriculum design, with a focus on integrating syllabus content and skills to create purposeful, engaging learning experiences for students.

The course provides practical guidance in targeting learning outcomes and developing innovative assessment tasks that engage students and provide meaningful feedback. 

Who is this course for?

Teachers of K-10 Languages seeking practical strategies to design purposeful tasks and assessments that align with syllabus outcomes.

Which AITSL standard(s) are addressed?

5.1 Assess student learning

This NESA-accredited course supports Languages teachers in designing coherent, dynamic units of work that move beyond reliance on the textbook and are firmly grounded in syllabus requirements. Participants will explore current best practice in Languages curriculum design, with a focus on research- and evidence-informed approaches to planning, sequencing and coherence across a course of study.

Through guided discussion and practical application, teachers will develop a syllabus-aligned unit of work that foregrounds communicative purpose, meaningful learning tasks and clear progression of skills and knowledge. Participants will access a suite of practical resources, including sample units, editable templates, scope and sequence documentation and assessment task models, designed for immediate classroom implementation. 

Who is this course for?
Teachers of K–12 Languages seeking practical, research-informed strategies for unit planning and curriculum design.
Which AITSL standard(s) are addressed?

2.3 Curriculum, assessment and reporting