Talking to learn and learning to talk for EAL/D students
Learn how purposeful classroom talk supports EAL/D students to engage deeply with curriculum content. This course unpacks how to plan and implement learning sequences that help students develop academic English, with a focus on using talk as a key driver for understanding and expression across learning areas.
Course Length
4 hours
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Access
365 days from enrolment
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Course Creators
Dr Jennifer Hammond & Maya Cranitch AM
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About this course
Talking to Learn and Learning to Talk for EAL/D Students is the third course in the Supporting EAL/D Students in our Classroom series, created by Dr Jennifer Hammond and Maya Cranitch AM.
This course explores the central role of talk in learning and the importance of language as a tool for thinking, communicating and building knowledge. Participants will examine how purposeful classroom dialogue can support EAL/D learners to engage deeply with curriculum content while simultaneously developing their English language proficiency.
Drawing on research and classroom practice, the course provides practical strategies for supporting EAL/D students to learn academic English through meaningful classroom interactions. Teachers will learn how to create learning environments where students are supported to talk to learn and learn to talk, read and write in increasingly sophisticated ways.
Looking for the complete learning experience?
This course forms part of Dr Jennifer Hammond and Maya Cranitch AM's Supporting EAL/D Students in our Classroom Professional Learning Program.
Enrol in the full program to explore high-challenge, high-support pedagogy, effective program planning, academic language development, and practical strategies for supporting EAL/D learners across mainstream classrooms.
View the full program →
Learning outcomes
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Recognise the educational value of opportunities for EAL/D students to talk to learn and engage in rich conversations about curriculum concepts.
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Understand the importance of explicit and systematic support for developing academic English within mainstream classrooms.
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Plan and implement programs and lessons that support EAL/D students to talk to learn and learn to talk, read and write academic English.
Who should participate?
- Teachers F–8 with EAL/D students in their classes, including new arrivals
- Literacy Leaders
- EAL/D Coordinators
- Principals, Deputy Principals and Assistant Principals
- Heads of Curriculum
- Instructional Leaders
- Heads of Teaching and Learning
What else do I need to know?
- This PL course is self-paced and unmoderated.
- Participants have access for 365 days from registration.
- Group booking discounts apply for 6+ participants.
- This course addresses AITSL standards 1.3.2 and 1.5.2.
About your course creators
Dr Jennifer Hammond has a PhD in Applied Linguistics and has worked at Australian universities for more than 40 years as a lecturer, senior lecturer and Associate Professor in language and literacy education and research. Her work has focused extensively on the educational needs of students learning English as an Additional Language, including newly arrived migrant and refugee students, and the design of programs that support their success.
Maya Cranitch AM has extensive experience lecturing in TESOL, literacy and Community Languages education through Australian Catholic University and the University of Sydney. She has worked closely with the NSW Department of Education and contributed to the development of the Teaching Refugees in My Classroom course. Her work has helped shape professional learning and policy for teachers working with multilingual learners across Australia.
Cost of participation
| Registration Type |
Price |
| Member |
$140 |
| Non-Member |
$200 |
| PL Subscription School Member |
Included |
| Automatic group booking discount (6+) |
25% off each extra enrolment |
*all tickets must be booked at the same time for the discount to apply