2015 English Australia Conference presentations
Presentations have been posted in alphabetical order and grouped by the date of presentation. Please note that none are peer reviewed.
Please note that the opinions expressed in the presentations do not necessarily represent those of English Australia.
The speakers listed below have agreed to share PDFs of their presentation material.
Please note: Permission to use material within the presentations must be obtained from the presenter. Please contact English Australia for contact details of the presenters below.
If you would like your presentation to appear on this webpage, please contact easec@englishaustralia.com.au
WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2015 Pre-Conference Workshops
What makes language practice good language practice? Jeremy Harmer
Practical steps towards making Learning Oriented assessment happen? and Worksheet Fiona Barker
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2015
Plenary sessions
Exploring opportunities for improving teachers’ assessment literacy Fiona Barker
Innovations in language learning and assessment: Theory, technology and beyond Xi Xiaoming
Insights into the secret science of behaviour change Dominic Thurbon
Get the most out of your LinkedIn account Robyn Henderson
Concurrent sessions
2015 Action Research in ELICOS Program colloquium and Summary
A culture of growth: Teacher development at Monash Jennifer Coster, Mark Rooney & Susan Derry-Penz
Accomplishing tasks through mixed ability interaction in the classroom Lydia Dutcher
Classroom process dynamics in teaching writing skills to advanced learners Bob Obee
Demand high in EAP Jennifer Yates
Developing organisational agility to embrace change David Parker
ELICOS assessments: A different focus for pathway courses Santina Sculli
Including content in a transition language course Catherine Thorpe& Amber Glaskin
Individualised professional development with Cambridge English resources Dave Fox
Living with IELTS: Stories of IELTS test candidates Megan Yucel
Making it awesome: teaching and reaching Cambridge teens Niki Joseph
Managing risk in the student visa program Nigel Manns
Moving Pains Chris Green
Only connect: Facebook reading and student engagement Jade Sleeman & Kerry Ryan
Optimising opportunities: the English Australia action research program and beyond Emily Edwards
School social–innovation and entrepreneurship for future ELICOS Nicki Blake
Self-correction writing strategies in university preparation programs Mitchell Clark
SPIN Selling: Make your college the number one choice Susan Donovan
Student content creation management: Using student stories to sell your college Rod Hearps
Teaching essay writing: Scaffolding critical thinking Mark Switzer
What does the National Strategy for International Education mean for me and my college? Lyndal Groom, Department of Education and Training
What is this thing called Academic English Language Proficiency? From theory to principled practice Pamela Humphreys
Write for the English Australia Journal Phil Chappell
FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2015
Plenary sessions
Why do we need teachers at all? Jeremy Harmer
Networking Breakfasts
Academic Managers: Managing Professional Development Jeremy Harmer
Marketing: Successful networking Robyn Henderson
Student Services: Minimising accommodation/homestay risks Samantha Hilbig
Forums:
Market entry strategies for Japan George Manetakis
Using agent perspectives to gain competitive advantage Agent panel & facilitated by Robert Parsonson
Concurrent sessions
21st century teaching in TESOL: Personalised Learning communities Georgina Toma
AIE2025–Unlocking the potential of Australian international education John Angley
Amidst the boom: Capitalising on the need for ELICOS in Japan George Manetakis
Book Club Café: a new recipe for Extensive Reading Jose Lara& Lesley Speer
Changing our default setting: Attitudes to technology Kyle Smith
Eyes on objectives: building cross-class consistency in EAP teaching Heather Swenddal & Joel Swenddal
Finding the invisible thread (technology) Lucy Blakemore & Jonathan Hvaal
IELTS test preparation courses in ELICOS: Teacher beliefs, knowledge and classroom practices Phil Chappell
Incorporating CSR in the classroom Louisa Naughton
Innovation in ELICOS showcase Cath Moore
International education and agent perspectives on growth to 2020 Kadi Taylor
Meat and three veg: A nutritious college-wide framework for technology Damien Herlihy
Mission IELTS: All-weather pedagogy for a barometer test Bob Obee
Peer-Partnership: A fresh perspective on teachers observing teachers Fiona Wiebusch & Liam Gormley
Prepare students for PTE Academic, the fastest growing English test I Chris Jones & Ali Shahsavand
Prepare students for PTE Academic, the fastest growing English test II Chris Jones & Ali Shahsavand
Preparing students for OET, the English language test for healthcare Janeen Gardiner, David Wilshire & Katherine Brandon
Raising expectations: Communicating and exceeding student and teacher expectations Ceara McManus
Reaching out: Meeting international students' language needs beyond ELICOS programs Ragni Prasad
Rhythm and song Louise Pavey
Setting the scene with the ESOS regulatory framework Doris Gibb
Shaping the future: Moderation and validation in direct entry programs Juliana Kendi, Nick Philippou & Dianne McKeagney
Spelling focus hocus pocus Anna Anyszewska & Katherine Kacprzak
Structuring PD through teaching frameworks Gerhard Erasmus
Supporting orientation programs with ICT Tom Hoskins
The Smart Campus: Personal learning environments Jock Boyd
Why bother with quality assurance–surely accreditation is enough? Ana Bratkovic & Mark Raven
Past Conferences
The first education conference for the ELICOS sector was organised by English Australia (then known as the ELICOS Association) in 1988 in Sydney.
Since then an annual conference has been organised by English Australia in various locations around the country.
In 2008 the conference took a new direction, broadening its focus beyond the classroom to cover all aspects of ELICOS delivery. This has provided a unique opportunity for industry-wide communication and collaboration and has positioned the conference as the ELICOS industry’s annual premier event.
Presentations, program details and photos from past conferences can be found by following the appropriate link below.
28th English Australia Conference - 2015Brisbane, Queensland |
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27th English Australia Conference - 2014Melbourne, Victoria
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26th English Australia Conference - 2013Perth, Western Australia
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25th English Australia Conference - 2012Sydney, New South Wales
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24th English Australia Conference - 2011Adelaide, South Australia
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23rd English Australia Conference - 2010Gold Coast, Queensland
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For details of other past conferences please contact the English Australia Secretariat, easec@englishaustralia.com.au.
