Announcement: ACTA’s submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the contract management frameworks operated by Commonwealth entities is now online. Our submission consists of two files: ACTA’s submission (re the Administration of the Adult Migrant English Program contracts) ‘Exhibits’: Evidence the supports arguments that are made in our submission Click here to read our submission. Click […]
Multicultural Framework Review Like the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN) Australia, ACTA welcomes the Federal Government’s Multicultural Framework Review. As they write, “We commend the comprehensive and inclusive approach of the review, particularly the dedicated focus on young people from multicultural backgrounds. This focus is a significant step towards creating a society that values and
2024 July- Multicultural Framework Review Read More »
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
2024 July- Latest edition of TESOL in Context has been published! Read More »
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
2024 June- TESOL in Context Journal Accepted for Indexing in Scopus Read More »
We are happy to announce the Call for Papers for TESOL in Context, Vol 33 No 1 (2024). This is a unique opportunity for TESOL and EAL/D scholars & professionals to share their research, observations, and innovative practices in Australia and internationally. Manuscript Submission Deadline: 15 September 2024 Publication Date: December 2024 Details and Submission
2024 June: TESOL in Context Call for Papers Read More »
The ACTA Consultancy Group on Indigenous English as an Additional Language or Dialect provided feedback on the draft International Decade of Indigenous Languages Priorities Paper (the Priorities Paper) in 2023. In partnership with the International Decade of Indigenous Languages Direction Group (the Directions Group), the authors of the draft Paper incorporated ACTA’s feedback into the
Calling all EAL/D Educators and Researchers! TESOL in Context invites you to submit abstracts for a special issue focussing on “EAL/D and Initial Teacher Education”, set for online publication in June 2025. We’re looking for papers that engage the voices & experiences of pre-service and early career EAL/D teachers; and address the urgent needs
2024 April- TESOL in Context Call for Abstracts Read More »
VicTESOL and QATESOL have sent a joint response to the Productivity Commission draft report into Early Childhood Education and Care. To read their submission, click here. To learn read about this Inquiry and read other submissions, click here
Closing the Gap Webinar Recording On 29 February the Commission hosted a webinar where Commissioners Romlie Mokak and Natalie Siegel-Brown shared key messages from the Closing the Gap Review. See the recording of the webinar below. Other resources can be found on the Commission’s website. Share your Experience of the Review The Productivity Commission
2024 March- Closing the Gap Review Webinar Recording and Feedback Survey Read More »
ATESOL ACT has made a submission to the ACT Government Inquiry into Literacy & Numeracy in ACT Government Schools. It makes some general points about current issues in approaches to literacy. To read this submission, click here.