Practical Engagement Strategies for English Teachers

9.30am - 3.30pm - Registration from 9.00am How do we teach texts in the age of TikTok In this workshop, the author of The Literature Toolbox explores how to create a dynamic learning environment for English students. The course features easy‑to‑implement techniques for: • Fostering fuller participation in class discussions • Quickly and quietly addressing interruptions • Delivering engaging lessons on essay writing • Using learning games to address common skill gaps • Giving students effective feedback without being swamped with correction Suitable for English teachers at all stages of their career. Participants will receive a free copy of The Literature Toolbox. Glen Pearsall was a Teacher Leader and board member of the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority. He works throughout the world as an educational consultant. Glen is the author of the best-selling And Gladly Teach (2010), The Literature Toolbox (2014), Fast and Effective Assessment(2019), Tilting Your Teaching(2020) and Classroom Dynamics (2024) He is the co-author of Literature for Life (2005) and Work Right (2011.) His ebook on questioning The Top Ten Strategic Questions for Teachers (2013) was translated into Khmer for Cambodian teachers. Glen is the co-creator of Toon Teach, an animated series on classroom management. Glen specializes in positive behaviour, feedback and questioning, differentiation, coaching and leadership and teacher workload reduction. He has presented for Critical Agendas on a range of subjects including High Impact Teaching Strategies, Positive Classroom Behaviours, Assessment and Feedback, Differentiation and the Brain, Leadership and VCE Literature. Classroom Dynamics – the latest strategies and solutions to positive classroom management – Glen Pearsall I really enjoyed the small group size. The sessions were interactive and we not only saw Glenn demonstrate how he would use strategies himself but we heard from other educators on their challenges and thoughts and also saw video examples from other schools. I find this multi modal style of presentation much more engaging. It was also appreciated to have a copy of the book to take back to school and access to the online platform. “It is the first P.L. in a long long time that I haven’t been checking in with my watch.” Inspirational Speakers – the knowledge gained will be so beneficial in my classrooms “Strategies to Thrive as a Year Level Co-ordinator by Sally Learey” Sally was insightful and helped me to make clear connections to every day behaviours / emotions that I will need to recognise in my position. It really reiterated why I applied for this position in the first place as I think that often the purpose or the why is forgotten in an attempt to do everything for everyone. Unleashing Brilliant Brains: Boys, ADHD & the Power of Connection – Tony Vallance This was fab! As a person with ADHD I have done lots of adhd training and sessions but this was by far the best! really good at r