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Optimising Teacher Observations: Fostering Growth and Community
[Blog] Discover practical tips and strategies for improving teacher observations in the ELICOS sector. Join The Queensland Institute's Co-Founders, Philippa and Fiona, for insights on fostering growth and supporting professional development.
Transforming Language Education through Quality Professional Development
[Blog] As the academic year commences, the QI team reflects on our support to the ELICOS sector in 2023. From Melbourne to Sydney, Brisbane to Vietnam, delve into our journey of empowering language educators and enhancing the academic experience for international students.
Courage through Collaboration
[Event] Director Fiona Wiebusch joined the Women in Investment forum on stage last month, hosted by Treasury Queensland.
Australian curriculum connections: Digital resources for language teachers
[Blog] Cristina Ojeda Ortega reviews some of our favourite resources that connect to the Australian school curriculum.
Engaging language learners in speaking activities in virtual and physical classrooms
[Consultancy] QI work with RMIT University Vietnam staff to support best practice in speaking activities for English language learners.
5 ways to use Canva to support productive skills in the language classroom
[Blog] Cristina Ojeda Ortega shares practical examples of using Canva to support productive skills in the language classroom.
Language all around us: Establishing English walking tours in Colombia
[Project] QI Director, Philippa Coleman, worked with young people in Medellin to support English language learning and employability.
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Understanding Our Terminology
Not sure what something means? Here is a quick guide to some of the key education acronyms and terms we use.
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English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) refers to teaching academic subjects in English to students who have English as an additional language. For example, a Brazilian lecturer in São Paulo chooses to teach their Engineering course in English to bilingual students.
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Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an approach that combines subject learning and language development at the same time. For example, a Japanese CLIL teacher in Tokyo delivers a math class using both English and Japanese, integrating key vocabulary and skills to help students learn in English.
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) refers to teaching English as a subject to learners who use another language at home or in their communities. For example, a TESOL educator in Taiwan teaches English language and communication skills to school students.
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Bilingual Education refers to teaching and learning that uses two or more languages across the curriculum—in our work, this includes English. For example, a bilingual school teacher in Chile chooses to use a combination of Spanish and English in class.