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The review of teacher education for languages teachers : final report

Elizabeth Kleinhenz, ACER
Jenny Wilkinson, ACER
Margaret Gearon, ACER
Suzanne Fernandes, ACER
Lawrence Ingvarson, ACER

Abstract

This report produces a comprehensive national picture of the nature and effectiveness of teacher education and re-training opportunities for languages teachers. The report investigates course entry requirements, course content and structure for primary and secondary languages teachers; identifies structural impediments relating to the development of languages teachers' linguistic and pedagogical competency; and explores the potential application of the Professional Standards for Accomplished Teaching of Languages and Cultures, developed by the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers (AFMLTA), in teacher education for languages teachers.

Suggested Citation

Elizabeth Kleinhenz, Jenny Wilkinson, Margaret Gearon, Suzanne Fernandes, and Lawrence Ingvarson. "The review of teacher education for languages teachers : final report" 2007
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/elizabeth_kleinhenz/14