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Inclusive Teaching in Focus: Supporting Chilean English Language Teachers
[Blog] On 28 March 2025, The Queensland Institute delivered an online workshop on Inclusive Education in collaboration with the Chilean Ministry of Education and PIAP. With 140 teachers registering in just 24 hours, the session explored Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and practical strategies to support inclusive English classrooms across Chile.
Celebrating the ELT Community: Presenting at QLD PD Fest ‘25
[Blog] QI recently joined educators from across Australia at the English Australia QLD PD Fest 2025, held at UQ College in Brisbane. Our team delivered both the welcome and closing plenaries, sharing practical strategies to support inclusive, high-impact teaching in English language programs. The day celebrated community, creativity, and best practice in the ELICOS sector.
Enhancing English Speaking and Reading Skills in Vietnam
[Blog] QI’s Co-Founder, Fiona Wiebusch, joined the Department of Education and Training (DoET) Bình Thuận province in Vietnam to present at a workshop for more than 70 English teachers, exploring practical strategies for speaking and reading, aligned with the 2018 General Education Curriculum—reinforcing our commitment to supporting ASEAN educators in 2025.
Supporting English Language Teaching in Japan
[Blog] Discover how QI re-engaged with Tokyo Metropolitan educators through workshops, webinars, and alumni connections this year. Explore how these interactions fostered innovation in English language teaching and strengthened relationships beyond the classroom.
Connecting Chilean English Teachers through Professional Development
[Blog] Learn how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles are helping educators create inclusive, dynamic English classrooms across Chile. Explore how The Queensland Institute partnered with our Chilean colleagues from the Profesional Programa Inglés Abre Puertas (PIAP) and the Ministry of Education to deliver an engaging webinar for 150 registered Chilean teachers.
Welcoming Hong-Kong Student-Teachers to Brisbane
[Blog] Join us as we welcome pre-service English language teachers from The University of Hong Kong to Brisbane. Discover our Blended Immersion Program, fostering innovation and cultural exchange in TESOL education. Learn more about their enriching journey and experiences in the Australian school system.
Fostering Universal Design for Learning and wellbeing at the English Australia QLD PD Fest
[Blog] Language teachers from across Queensland gathered to learn about Universal Design for Learning from QI Trainer, Vicki Bos, at English Australia’s QLD PD Fest 2023.
TESOLutions: Embracing digital transformation in Vietnam
[Blog] QI Director, Fiona Wiebusch, presented "Simple TESOLutions" at the Digital Transformation in Teaching and Learning workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, encouraging educators to embrace new technology while staying focused on core language teaching principles. The event also covered AI's potential application in language education.
Implementing Universal Design for Learning in Chilean English classrooms
[Workshop] QI supports English language teachers in Chile to implement Universal Design for Learning principles in primary and secondary classrooms.
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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.
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