EXPLORE Workshops

Unpacking the new Digital Technology Curriculum in the Language Classroom

In this 2-hour workshop you will:

• learn and explore the implications the new Digital Technology Curriculum has for language teachers from Years 0-10

• discuss ‘computational thinking’ and how it can be used in a language classroom

• learn how to incorporate computer programming in the language classroom, using programmes such as Scratch or Minecraft

Resource Making for Languages - Years 7-10

In this 2-hour workshop you will:

• discuss what makes a good language learning resource and why

• explore different types of language learning resources

• identify opportunities for adaptation, development and collaboration of resources

Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) for Beginner Students - Years 7-10

In this 2-hour workshop you will:

• discuss the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) approach in relation to the Learning Languages curriculum in the New Zealand Curriculum

• experience TBLT from the student perspective, using communicative tasks that suit beginner students in Years 7-10

• get hands-on experience of generating 1 or 2 communicative tasks using the resources provided

Developing Intercultural Communicative Competency through Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) approach for Beginner Students - Years 7-10

In this 2-hour workshop you will:

• review the key elements of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)  and the intercultural communicative language teaching (iCLT) principles, in relation to the NZ Learning Languages curriculum

• explore and experience different types of intercultural communicative tasks designed for beginner students in Years 7-10

• discuss possible ideas for adaption and/or development as well as opportunities for collaboration

Generating Communicative Tasks from a topic for Beginner Students - Years 7-10

In this 2-hour workshop you will:

• review the key elements of Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) 

• explore 6 different types of communicative tasks

• produce 6 different types of communicative tasks on some commonly covered topics for beginner students in Years 7-10

Intercultural Communicative Language Teaching (iCLT) for Beginner Students - Years 7-10

In this 2-hour workshop you will:

• review the intercultural communicative language teaching (iCLT) principles 

• explore some practical ways of incorporating language and culture for beginner students in Years 7-10 

• discuss possible ideas for adaption and/or development as well as opportunities for collaboration

Intercultural Communicative Language Teaching (iCLT) and the Treaty of Waitangi

(available Online or face to face)

In this workshop you will:

• deepen your understanding of the intercultural communicative language teaching (iCLT) principles

• explore some practical ways of incorporating language and culture, with special focus on the Treaty of Waitangi

• discuss and share ideas in relation to the bi-cultural partnership of Aotearoa, and our responsibility to NZ society

Explore: Understanding and applying the Ellis principles 2 hours

The aim of this EXPLORE workshop is for teachers to:

• understand the 11 principles identified by Professor Rod Ellis

• explore some practical ways of incorporating second language acquisition principles with language and culture 

• experience learning and communicating in a second language while using the principles

Explore: How to increase the repertoire of formulaic expressions in your classroom (How do you say...?) 1.5hour

The aim of this EXPLORE workshop is for teachers to:

• understand what formulaic expressions are

• understand how to increase the repertoire of formulaic expressions

• learn a second language while communicating using targeted expressions to facilitate communication

Explore: What is a task? 1hour

The aim of this EXPLORE workshop is for teachers to:

• understand what is in a language lesson

• identify the criteria for a task in a language lesson

• explore types of tasks in a language lesson

Learning Languages for Beginner Students in Years 7-10

In this 2-hour workshop you will:

• review the key expectations of the Learning Languages curriculum in the New Zealand Curriculum for beginner students in Years 7-10 in an interactive way

• explore effective ways of meeting the curriculum expectations by engaging in hands-on communicative tasks

• discuss strategies to make language learning fun, motivating, achievable, continuous and sustainable for learners in Years 7-10

Cultures in Language Classrooms for Beginner Students in Years 7-10 

In this 2-hour workshop you will:

• discuss cultural similarities and differences between China, Japan and Korea 

• explore the different types of chopsticks of China, Japan and Korea as well as the cultural background behind them

• practice some classroom activities and discuss how to incorporate more target language to enable beginner students in Years 7-10 to be more interculturally competent

French Immersion weaving workshop 3 hours 

The aim of this EXPLORE workshop is for teachers to:

• create a project in a French immersion situation following Maori protocols and using NZ natural resources

• explore and experience some practical ways of incorporating second language acquisition principles with language and culture

• discuss possible ideas for adaption and/or development as well as opportunities for cross-curricular lessons

Weaving workshop 3 hours 

The aim of this EXPLORE workshop is for teachers to:

• create a small project following Maori protocols and using NZ natural resources  

• explore and experience some practical ways of incorporating second language acquisition principles with language and culture

• discuss possible ideas for adaption and/or development as well as opportunities for cross-curricular lessons