In May, ETAQ presented a response to the draft syllabuses for the four English subjects proposed for the new Queensland curriculum. The submission was compiled from the survey of members carried out earlier in the month.

Comments on this submission are welcome and should be forwarded to Fiona Laing at  president@etaq.org.au.

ETAQ's submission to the second draft of the syllabus was presented to QCAA in September is available.

 

In November, ETAQ presented a response to the third draft of the English syllabuses and a table comparing the rationales of the four English subjects

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Essential English CoP 2024

We are excited to announce our first event for 2024 will inspire and support Essential English teachers.  Theme: Charting a course for success in Essential English When: Saturday 17 February 2024 Where: St Joseph's Nudgee College, Sandgate Road, Boondall. See the Call for Presenters for details. If you are int...

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Start Time: 9:00 AM
Date: Saturday 17th February 2024
Venue: St Joseph's, Nudgee College
Venue Address: Sandgate Road, BOONDALL


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ETAQ invites workshop proposals that deal with a diverse range of texts and contexts in English program. Our focus will be on teaching of English in a variety of different contexts, using a broad range of texts, or teaching students to respond in new ways. Workshops that would work well include those that offer ideas for units of work to fit the...

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Start Time: 9:00 AM
Date: Saturday 2nd March 2024
Venue: Iona College


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