2024 NEAS Professional Development Schedule
Please see below for the list of professional development offerings in 2024. There is a culmination of offerings including webinars, workshops, face to face events and online material. There is something for everyone!
You may also view recordings of historic PD events such as webinars, workshops and masterclasses via NEAS Online.
| Type (Online/F2F/ Catch up) | Date / Time | Title / Topic | Facilitator | Register / Access |
| Workshop F2F Gold Coast | 30 Jan 2024 15:000- 17:00 GC | Communities of Practice: Leadership in ELT This COP event will explore the theme “Elevate & Collaborate: Nurturing Growth through Teacher Training and Collegiality in ELT“, with a special focus on NEAS requirements for teacher qualifications and tips on assessing teacher qualifications. This theme resonates with the current landscape of English Language Teaching (ELT), which is witnessing an influx of new teachers with limited in-class experience. It is imperative to elevate teacher-training in order to maintain quality delivery of ELT. The theme of this COP will explore effective teacher-training strategies. “Elevate” underscores the need to equip new teachers with skills and insights to navigate diverse classrooms effectively. “Collaborate” acknowledges the importance of fostering a collegial work environment where collaboration can thrive, providing essential support mechanisms and shared expertise. | Rima Ibrahim | Past Event |
| Workshop F2F Sydney Haymarket HQ | 22 Mar 2024 15:00-18:00 SYD | Communities of Practice: Homestay This COP is for homestay service providers, NEAS Centres, and industry stakeholders. The purpose of this COP is to support homestay service providers while fostering a secure platform for collaboration. Participants share best practices, address common issues, and engage in professional development opportunities, enhancing the overall quality of homestay experiences for international students. This event will include presentations and a panel discussion session from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and a networking event from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. | Daniel YuenNEAS Australia | Past Event |
| Conference F2F Sydney | 9 &10 May 2024 SYD | NEAS Australia Management Conference | Conference Recording | |
| Webinar Online | 16 May 2024 15:30-16:30 | Unlocking the Wild Wisdom of Nature: Lessons for Managers from the Animal Kingdom In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, managers are constantly seeking innovative approaches to lead, adapt, and thrive. While conventional wisdom has its place, the natural world offers a wealth of extraordinary insights that can transform the way managers approach leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making. From the unwavering memory of elephants to the multi-faceted vision of dragonfly eyes, and the precise decision-making of jumping spiders, the presentation will delve into the exceptional wisdom of the animal kingdom. Learn how to harness the agility of squirrel planning and the strength of wolves’ pack mentality to excel in the corporate wilderness. Whether you are a seasoned manager or an emerging leader, “Unlocking the Wild Wisdom of Nature” promises to revolutionise your management approach and help you adapt, survive, and thrive in your career. | Dr Snezhana Chernova TAFE Queensland | Webinar Recording |
| Webinar Online | 4 July 2024 15:30-16:30 | Essential Coverage: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and Homestay Protection Join us for an essential presentation exploring how OSHC enables student success and the crucial role of liability insurance for both homestay hosts and students. Kevin Schefe National Sales Manager, Institutions, International Health, Allianz Partners Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is more than just a tick in the box for a student to arrive in Australia, OSHC can be an enabler to assisting in student success. From lowering the cost of access to GP’s, improving mental health, or finding their way home safely, Allianz Care Australia’s OSHC secures students futures. Vanessa Collins Professional Risks and Affinity Manager, Edgewise Insurance Brokers The homestay environment includes some unique liability exposures that are not generally covered by standard home and contents insurance policies. Homestay Host/Student liability insurance is a specialty product. Vanessa will discuss what liability insurance is and why it is needed for the homestay environment. | Kevin Schefe & Vanessa Collins | Webinar Recording |
| Workshop F2F Brisbane | 26 July 2024 14:30-17:00 BNE | Communities of Practice: School Preparation Theme: Language, Learning, Leadership: Empowering Young ESL Students for Success. The theme encapsulates the diverse journey of young ESL students towards academic achievement and cultural integration. It invites presenters to explore various aspects of the HSP & PSP student experience. Discussions may include adapting to regulatory changes, engaging with onshore families, and recognising the importance of homestay experiences in fostering cultural awareness. It also highlights the significance of enhancing academic skills through multidisciplinary approaches and acknowledges the significance of developing students ’language skills and leadership qualities in helping and guiding young ESL students. | Past Event | |
| Webinar Online | 15 August 2024 16:00-17:00 | TOEFL: An Insider’s Guide The TOEFL iBT® has rebranded to meet the needs of modern learners and institutions. This new identity highlights TOEFL’s commitment to innovation, authenticity and global citizenship, offering resources to support academic and professional success. Join us to learn more about how TOEFL provides equitable ways to measure proficiency while empowering people and institutions around the globe to turn aspirations into reality. Presenter: Omar Chihane As GM of TOEFL, Omar drives the strategic growth of TOEFL iBT, leveraging his global experience as a tech entrepreneur and executive. Prior to joining ETS in 2024, he founded englease, an English teaching startup. Omar holds an MBA from London Business School and mentors tech startups with Antler. | Register | |
| Webinar Online | 26 Sep 2024 15:00-16:00 | Transnational Delivery This webinar will explore the challenges and opportunities of delivering English language programs across different countries. In today’s globalised education landscape, maintaining high standards of quality across borders is crucial. NEAS’ Quality Area M: Transnational Delivery sets the standards to ensure that programs delivered internationally meet the same level of excellence as those provided locally. Our presenters will share their experiences with Quality Area M, along with best practices, valuable insights, and strategies for upholding the integrity and effectiveness of your transnational programs. | Heather Thomas, Justin Foot, Chandra Sundaresan | Webinar Recording |
| Workshop F2F Adelaide | 4 Oct 2024 14:30-17:00 ADL | Communities of Practice: Arts Based Pedagogy in ELT This COP is for teaching professionals who would like to embed the arts and drama into their teaching repertoire. It introduces the benefits of alternative teaching methods in the ELT classroom and provides participants with a supportive structure to begin their journey into the world of the arts in ELT. Topics of discussion in this COP include the power of drama in teaching, reflective self-assessment and professional development opportunities. | ||
| Workshop F2F Melbourne | 27 Nov 2024 14:30-17:00 | Creating Valid and Effective AI-Powered Language Tests: A Hands-On Tutorial with Jarrad Join NEAS and Pearson for a hybrid workshop, offered both face-to-face at the Pearson office in Melbourne and online for national and international members. Theme: Gen-AI gives teachers easy-to-use tools to create language tests, whether it’s using DALL-E for images, ElevenLabs for audio, or ChatGPT for writing scripts. While these tools make it simpler to put together something like a listening test, they only cover part of the process. Ensuring a test is “valid” still requires consideration of accuracy, reliability, fairness, and explainability. Join Jarrad for a hands-on tutorial on creating AI-powered language tests that are both effective and valid. | Jarred Merlo | Register |
| Workshop Online | 20 Jan 2025 | Indonesia Workshop Series Theme: English for Healthcare Professionals The Indonesia Workshop Series is an initiative of NEAS Australia designed to address the English language needs of nurses and healthcare professionals in Indonesia. This workshop series aims to deepen industry links between Australia and Indonesia as well as enhance English language proficiency and communication skills for Indonesian healthcare professionals. Ultimately, this workshop series aims to help improve patient care, facilitate international collaborations, and promote professional development within the Indonesian healthcare sector. | TBA | Workshop Webpage |
