1. Primary Languages Education

2.  to recognise and value the contributions that members of MLTAQ make to the teaching and learning of languages

3.  to institute an award program which recognises and values teachers’ contributions  to identify an area of focus for recognition within any given year  to articulate attributes of Exemplary Practice so as to allow for a straightforward nomination process

4.  define criteria  outline guiding principles  identify ways to demonstrate the criteria at the standard

5.  engages with current theories of education  models and promotes exemplary teaching practice  utilises effective teaching practices which improve learning outcomes for all students

6. A. Professional Standards for the Accomplished Teaching of Languages and Cultures (AFMLTA, 2005) http://afmlta.asn.au/mldocuments/Professional%20standards%20for%20lead%20teachers%20of%20 languages%20and%20cultures.pdf B. Professional Standards for Lead Teachers of Languages and Cultures (AFMLTA, 2012) http://afmlta.asn.au/mldocuments/Professional%20standards%20for%20lead%20teachers%20of%20l anguages%20and%20cultures.pdf C. The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL, 2011) http://www.teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/

7. statement of practice – by the nominee supporting statement by colleagues, students or parents in relation to the award criteria identification of professional developments to which the nominee has contributed showing clear connections to award criteria statement of committee roles/tasks, lengths of service verified by a statement from another member of a professional group lesson or unit planner with clear connections to the award criteria

8.  what is done to keep informed about current theories of education in languages and cultures education? A- Educational Theory & Practice; B - Educational Theory & Practice; C – Standards 1 and 2  how is practice innovative? A- Educational Theory & Practice; B - Educational Theory & Practice; C – Standard 3  what is done to connect with broader learning for students? A- Educational Theory & Practice; B - Educational Theory & Practice; C – Standards 1 and 2

9.  statement that supports a variety of task types in the classroom (parent, student, colleague)  evidence of contribution to the professional sharing with colleagues of new practice (giving/leading workshops; conference presentations)  unit or lesson plan that shows innovative practice; active engagement of students; reflective practice

10.  what is done with others to develop knowledge of language teaching and learning? 1- Language Pedagogy; 2 – Language Pedagogy; 3 – Standards 6 and 7  what strategies are used to develop new learning opportunities? 1- Language Pedagogy; 2 – Language Pedagogy; 3 – Standards 6 and 7  what processes are used to explore and explain pedagogical approach used in the classroom to others? 1- Language Pedagogy; 2 – Language Pedagogy; 3 – Standards 6 and 7

11. unit or lesson plan that shows how teaching and learning happens in the classroom evidence of assessment practices that model assessment as, of and for learning (evidence of self assessment, peer assessment)(peer statement, unit or lesson plan, colleagues evidence of engaging with self evaluation (teacher) evidence of sharing practice with other (statement regarding contribution to professional learning)

12.  what strategies are employed to maximise leaning for all students? 1- Language Pedagogy; 2 – Language Pedagogy; 3 – Standards 3, 4 and 5  what strategies are used to reflect on teaching and learning? 1- Language Pedagogy; 2 – Language Pedagogy; 3 – Standards 3, 4 and 5

13.  statement of how learners are catered for in the classroom (colleague)  unit or lesson plan that shows how teaching and learning happens in the classroom  statement that supports a variety of task types in the classroom (parent, student, colleague)

14.  self nominate or another person nominates  write a SHORT address to each of the criteria (What is short? No more than 500 words)  refer to the three (3) pieces of evidence used to demonstrate the criteria (eg XXX is innovative in her use of apps in technology in the classroom [see parental statement] and is always exploring ways to encourage language use [see unit plan])  send nomination and evidence to address indicated by date indicated