EAL/D conversations

EAL/D conversations

Multicultural Education

Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Semi-Annually
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

The EAL/D conversations podcast explores features of EAL/D education across NSW government schools, unpacks elements of second language acquisition and highlights practices that support effective teaching and learning for EAL/D students.

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Recent Episodes

Numeracy for EAL/D learners (Part 2)

Mar 02, 2026 17m

In the second episode of Numeracy for EAL/D Learners, Anette Bremer, EAL/D Literacy and Numeracy Advisor, and Noel Maddern, Numeracy Advisor, Primary, continue their discussion on supporting EAL/D…

Numeracy for EAL/D learners - part 1

Jan 26, 2026 18m

This is the first part of a two-part series on Numeracy for EAL/D learners.

The EAL/D co-teaching models

Aug 19, 2025 23m

This episode explores the six co-teaching models of the EAL/D co-teaching cycle.

The Co-teaching Cycle

May 03, 2024 28m

In this episode EAL/D Education Leader Kim Rhodes discusses the four phases of the EAL/D co-teaching cycle. During this episode, Kim makes reference to the following:Honigsfeld, A., & Dove, M.G.…

An introduction to EAL/D co-teaching

Nov 02, 2023 20m

In this episode EAL/D Education Leader Kim Rhodes shares her experiences implementing and maintaining successful EAL/D co-teaching models within schools. Kim discusses the benefits of EAL/D…

Obtaining higher levels of accreditation as an EAL/D specialist teacher

Oct 27, 2023 23m

In this episode EAL/D Education Leaders Mary Kallas and Kerrie Quee discuss their experiences of going for higher levels of accreditation whilst in EAL/D positions. They provide advice and tips for…

The EAL/D Elaborations of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

Nov 23, 2022 22m

In this episode Dr Kathy Rushton explains how the EAL/D Elaborations of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers can be utilised in various ways by teachers and school leaders. During this…

Utilising languages other than English in the classroom for learning

Apr 03, 2022 20m

In this episode Dr Marie Quinn from the University of Technology Sydney unpacks code-switching and translanguaging, the benefits of utilising students preferred languages for learning and strategies…

Inspiring and equipping EAL/D learners

Feb 22, 2022 27m

This episode explores how teachers can inspire and equip EAL/D learners to be lifelong learners by utilising quality EAL/D pedagogy and practices. It unpacks the importance of EAL/D pedagogy and what…

Understanding text structure

Nov 16, 2021 20m

This episode explores the importance of teaching text structure to support EAL/D learners with reading. In this episode Luke refers to the following: · Gibbons P. (2009) English Learners, Academic…

Vocabulary and EAL/D learners: teaching strategies

Nov 03, 2021 23m

This episode explores strategies for supporting EAL/D learners to develop their vocabulary. In this episode Luke refers to the following resources: · Chung, S. (2012) Research-based vocabulary…

Vocabulary and EAL/D learners

Oct 18, 2021 25m

This episode explores why developing a rich vocabulary is important for EAL/D learners and how lexical knowledge is developed. In this episode Luke refers to the following resources: · Beck, I. L.,…

Developing strategic readers

Oct 03, 2021 28m

This episode unpacks what effective reading instruction looks like for EAL/D learners and how teachers can support students to become strategic readers. In this episode Luke refers to the following…

Intensive English Centres

Sep 20, 2021 10m

This episode explores what an Intensive English Centre (IEC) is, the eligibility criteria, enrolment process and the benefits of attending an IEC.

Knowing, valuing and caring for EAL/D learners

Sep 20, 2021 20m

This episode explores how teachers can know, value and care for EAL/D learners within their class. It also defines who EAL/D learners are and the differences between the terms EAL/D and LBOTE.

The EAL/D Education Strategy

Sep 19, 2021 18m

The EAL/D Education Strategy aims to build the capacity of schools to achieve the best possible outcomes for students learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D). This episode…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does EAL/D conversations have?

EAL/D conversations has published 16 episodes since September 2021, covering topics in Education.

Is EAL/D conversations still active?

EAL/D conversations is currently highly active with new episodes semi-annually. Average episode length is 22m.

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