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2024 July- Latest edition of TESOL in Context has been published!

TESOL in Context 2024 Vol 32 No 2 is now live! This issue features two insightful articles and two in-depth book reviews that offer practical classroom strategies and explore the evolving role of TESOL & EAL/D practitioners in fostering inclusive practices and social cohesion in our globalised world. A huge thank you to our dedicated […]

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2024 June- TESOL in Context Journal Accepted for Indexing in Scopus

We are thrilled to announce that TESOL in Context  has been accepted for indexing in Scopus, one of the largest and most prestigious abstract and citation databases of peer-reviewed literature.   Scopus is renowned for its comprehensive coverage of high-quality research, offering a broad range of journals, conference proceedings, and patents. This achievement not only

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2024 April- Response to VicTESOL’s Resignation from ACTA

The ACTA Council regretfully announces that on March 21, 2024, the President of VicTESOL notified the ACTA Secretary of VicTESOL’s resignation from ACTA, effective immediately. No reasons were given. To read the resignation email, click here. Please note that ACTA’s membership consists of State and Territory TESOL associations. It is a national peak Council and

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2024 April- Opportunity to Participate in Research into Students’ Virtual Exchanges

Secondary Teachers You are invited to  participate in a research study focusing on the experiences and perceptions of Australian secondary school teachers regarding student online/virtual exchange programs, where students have connected online with peers from other schools either synchronously or asynchronously. The study is being conducted by Chris Higgins, a PhD candiate at CQ University. The

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2024 March- ANNOUNCEMENT: ACTA Research Grant Winner

ACTA is delighted to announce the winner of their 2023-2024 research grant of $10000, awarded to the submission that best speaks to ACTA’s national interests and priorities in the EAL/D field.  Congratulations to the following researchers: Toni Dobinson- Curtin University, WA Carly Steele – Curtin University, WA Julian Chen – Curtin University, WA Leonardo Veliz – University

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2024 February -Meeting with Key Members of National Schools Reform Agreement Task Force

ACTA had a meeting with key members of the federal Department of Education’s National Schools Reform Agreement Task Force recently and committed ACTA to several follow actions, including: Developing a draft of what a national EAL/D measure can do, how it addresses Recommendation 5c, what it might look like, and what would be involved in

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2024 January- Jobs and Skills Australia: Foundation Skills Study Update

Jobs and Skills Australia is leading the development of a new national study on adult literacy, numeracy and digital skills. The Foundation Skills Study consists of four elements: a survey of Australian adult literacy and numeracy skills a feasibility study into how best to collect the literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skill levels of First

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2023 December-ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications for the Penny McKay Memorial Award are now open

We’re pleased to announce that applications for the Penny McKay Memorial Award for an outstanding thesis in language education are now open.   You will find additional information about Dr Penny McKay’s contribution to language education, this Award, and details of how to apply at our Penny McKay Memorial Award Page. [Scroll down to ‘Award Submission’

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