2025 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COURSEs

This full-day, in-person course offers professional learning on two key focus areas in Languages education: Extensive Processing Instruction (EPI) and the use of analytic and generative AI. Participants will learn how to create a syllabus-aligned unit of work using the MARSEARS framework, develop prompt-writing skills for use with analytic AI, and explore a curated range of ICT and generative AI tools to support the planning process.

Who is this course for?
Languages teachers of all stages who are either familiar with Gianfranco Conti’s EPI approach or interested in integrating AI and ICT into their programming.

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.

 This hands-on course demonstrates how AI can be used to streamline planning and enhance classroom practice. Participants will develop skills in effective prompt-writing and use AI tools to create innovative assessment tasks, marking rubrics, and feedback materials. The course covers the creation of videos and audio texts, such as dialogues and songs, as well as topic-specific chatbots for student practice. 

Who is this course for?

Language teachers of all AI proficiency levels keen to develop their skills in creating tailored teaching and learning 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 into purposeful, engaging learning experiences.

The course provides practical guidance on targeting learning outcomes and developing effective rubrics to assess student progress. Participants will come away equipped to design a flexible, student-centred curriculum that moves beyond reliance on textbooks.

Who is this course for?

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

Designed for teachers and curriculum leaders new to the NSW K-10 Modern Languages syllabus, this NESA-accredited course clarifies key content, intercultural learning objectives, and content descriptors. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the syllabus structure and teaching priorities, explore strategies for embedding intercultural learning, and access practical tools to design engaging, compliant programs.

Who is this course for?

Teachers and curriculum leaders new to the NSW K-10 Modern Languages syllabus.