Brent Bloffwitch

[Hamish Curry @hamishcurry]

"Language is more than a medium for communication. It’s an instrument of power, a measure of humanity, a map for world-making. It is also never neutral."

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

Hold. Celebrate. Gain. #languages #languageseducation #multilingualism #diversity

[Australian Academy of the Humanities @HumanitiesAU]

Proud to have joined with colleagues at @americanacad @BritishAcademy @RSCTheAcademies @AcadSocSci on a global call to action to address the decline in language learning & better recognise and cultivate our multilingual capacity.
#langchat #humanities
https://t.co/KYrjde7ZZI

[Susan Cameron @C20susan]

Our Minister is a passionate and knowledgeable advocate for Languages learning in our schools

House of Assembly - 17 November - Marshall Liberal Government Languages ... https://t.co/gKli91eetU via @YouTube

[AFMLTA Inc. @AFMLTA]

We are saddened by the news of the passing of our friend, colleague, passionate language advocate and former Babel Editor. Vale Dr Jane Orton.

[ASILE Perth 2021 @asileperth21]

We are excited to announce that the venue for the upcoming ASILE Conference will be Wesley College, located in South Perth, overlooking the beautiful Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) and Perth CBD. Ayo datang dan ikut serta Konferensi ASILE ke-16 pada tgl 30 Sept s/d 2 Okt! #asile20

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

“We want all our students to be global citizens, and to move freely ... to be able to operate in contexts where English is limited, or not spoken. And ... to recognise that they are the ones who need to improve their skills to meet that communication gap.” https://t.co/R6RUtclBZA

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

Promoting and marketing your Languages program requires one to review and revise in order to revitalise. @JohnHajek_lang #SAATI

[NAILA @aiya_naila]

We wanted to highlight our Educators Category for the 2019 NAILA Awards! 📚 With $1000 available for first place, if you’re a teacher at an Australian primary or secondary school or a lecturer or tutor at an Australian university of TAFE, then this competition is for you!

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

You'll never regret learning a second language, even if you don't speak it every day - ABC Life https://t.co/vZD0RJNpm5

[MLTAWA @MLTAWA]

The next stage of @AFMLTA professional learning with have a leadership focus @kati_varela #afmlta19 #AFMLTA2019

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

Great question! Can also be flipped for teacher reflection: 'When you teach a [new] language, what else are you teaching at the same time?' Reflection and reflexivity aren't just strategies for students!

[Fiona Boughey @FionaR_B]

#AFMLTA19 @nswschoollang ask students to reflect “when you learn a new language, what else are you learning at the same time?”

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

@AFMLTA Does the @AFMLTA have any plans to celebrate the International Year of Indigenous Languages outside of the conference? #IYIL2019

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

Day two of the Languages Professional Learning Program #LPLP Overwhelmed to have had Prof @josephlobianco with us to share his reflections on Languages education and Languages policy. #DfELanguages #kickinggoals

[Joseph Lo Bianco @josephlobianco]

We’re kicking goals for languages at Adelaide Oval

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

Discussing the desire for 20/20 in 2020 for Anangu studying the renewed Australian Languages - First Language (Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara) subject as part of their SACE. @saceboard #20outof20in2020

[ABC Indigenous @ABCIndigenous]

This is Kiya, the new Indigenous doll on Play School making her debut in NAIDOC Week.

The ep celebrating Indigenous language and culture is 9am 8 July on ABC Me ft. Miranda Tapsell who will find out where Kiya is from and how to say hello in her language.

#IYIL2019 #IY2019

[SACE Board of SA @saceboard]

Public consultation closes this Friday for feedback on draft subject outlines for Stage 1 and Stage 2 Continuers Languages Framework. Make your voice heard - have your say https://t.co/RgW8XymI3j

[Jo Stevens @KonJenBali]

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on 5 May and end on 4 June 19. If you're travelling to 🇮🇩 during this period, including #Lombok or #Sumbawa #NTB take the time to learn about Ramadan and ensure you respect religious & cultural sensitivities, rules & customs.

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

Rather than talking around the issue(s), someone needs to be brave enough to take the plunge and suggest an alternative. Let's get the conversation started ... #iea2019 #ATAR #alternativeATAR #possibilitiesnotproblems

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

We need a strategic response to tackle the issue(s) of the ATAR. @martinwestwell #iea2019

[Brent Bloffwitch @bbloffwitch]

Question: There's a real struggle between teachers taking ownership of their profession and commercialising education. How do we strike a balance between the two in order to improve student learning outcomes? #iea2019