Curtin Applied Linguistics, TESOL, and Languages

14/10/2026

A one-day FREE symposium, hosted by the Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Languages Research Cluster, Curtin University. Please register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/teachers-in-action-reimagining-language-education-in-australia-tickets-2000233732940?aff=oddtdtcreator

A one-day symposium that brings together teachers, school leaders, researchers, and postgraduate students to explore innovative and inclusive approaches to language education in contemporary Australian contexts.

Teachers in Action: Reimagining Language Education in Australia is a one-day symposium hosted by Curtin University's Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Languages Research Cluster. The symposium seeks to strengthen connections between research, policy, and classroom practice by bringing together language teachers, school leaders, researchers, higher degree research students, and community stakeholders with a shared interest in the future of language education in Australia.

14/10/2026

A one-day FREE symposium, hosted by the Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Languages Research Cluster, Curtin University. Please register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/teachers-in-action-reimagining-language-education-in-australia-tickets-2000233732940?aff=oddtdtcreator

A one-day symposium that brings together teachers, school leaders, researchers, and postgraduate students to explore innovative and inclusive approaches to language education in contemporary Australian contexts.

Teachers in Action: Reimagining Language Education in Australia is a one-day symposium hosted by Curtin University's Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Languages Research Cluster. The symposium seeks to strengthen connections between research, policy, and classroom practice by bringing together language teachers, school leaders, researchers, higher degree research students, and community stakeholders with a shared interest in the future of language education in Australia.

30/09/2026

Coming soon! Sender Dovchin will be attending one of the video series

16/09/2026

Free online session from First Languages Australia and Australian Review of Applied Linguistics about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages research!

08/09/2026

26/08/2026

Please come along to our Indigenous Literacy Day event where Vincent McKenzie, Bardi Language and Culture Teacher, will share his new dual language book, Galaloon Jawal.

Special Guest, Vincent McKenzie, the Bardi language and culture teacher from Christ the King Catholic School Djarindjin/Lombadina.

30/07/2026

The AITSL Teacher Standards is currently under review, see survey: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/standards/review-of-the-teacher-standards. It represents a great opportunity to advocate for EAL/D learners and the need for the AITSL standards to specifically recognise the teaching knowledge and skills needed for this learner group. Please see our recent paper on the topic: https://ojs.deakin.edu.au/index.php/tesol/article/view/2108/1785

27/07/2026

Hi HDR students

Rhonda, Carly, B**h and Julian did a workshop entitled "Careers and Pathways for Applied Linguists and Beyond" for ALAA on 4 June. It's available on YouTube now. HDR students are encouraged to subscribe to the channel so you can receive all the workshop updates.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gS2sOJ5wEk&t=3s
A recap of the workshop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHTid8N7Sk4
The link to the channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrpQs7u47EYr_NNFol_cEQ

Welcome to the official ALAA YouTube channel, your hub for high-quality academic workshops, seminars, and professional learning in the field of applied linguistics. This channel showcases recordings of expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and research-informed workshops delivered by scholars...

23/07/2026

New Media Video release about our new study on the reclamation of Aboriginal languages in early childhood contexts. Congrats to Sender Dovchin & Tamara Tucker

A new teaching approach developed by Curtin University researchers ...

23/07/2026

Curtin University School of Education PhD students Marisa Schiavi has received a highly competitive scholarship through the Australian Government’s National Industry PhD Program.
Delivered in partnership with Catholic-Education Western Australia, Marisa’s research will explore how policy, institutional structures and educational practices shape inclusion for multilingual learners in Australia schools.

https://research.curtin.edu.au/humanities/humanities-research/research-awards/

The project aims to generate practical, evidence-informed recommendations that strengthen leadership, professional learning and teaching practice, while supporting more inclusive and equitable learning environments for culturally and linguistically diverse students.

Congratulations to Marisa and her supervisory team, Dr Carly Steele, Associate Professor Julian Chen and Professor Toni Dobinson, on this outstanding achievement.