Modern Language Teachers' Association of South Australia

Modern Language Teachers Association of South Australia

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

to encourage the development of identity and collegiality amongst languages professionals
to promote high standards of professionalism in the field of languages
to provide political representation for the languages teaching profession
to foster the articulation and development of teacher theory and practice concerning classroom languages learning
to facilitate official affiliation with regional, national and international associations

to strengthen teachers of languages’ sense of identity as members of an exciting and respected profession
to offer a consultative and advisory role with regard to educational developments and innovations through the sectors and other committees and processes
to provide a focus and a forum for persons and organisations interested in the teaching of languages
to organise activities and events with a teacher focus and a public relations focus
to disseminate information about language teaching

Priorities for 2009	Committee Action
1. Ensure MLTASA functions effectively as a peak state association	Review the constitution, the roles of committee members and the working rules of the committee Develop a culture of purpose
2. Advocacy and political representation	Respond collectively to any invitations for consultation from policy makers Produce agreed position statements on key issues in languages education
3. Quality communication and promotion strategies	Produce and distribute: MLTASA newsletter Review and update communication strategies Discuss strategies to promote the vision and work of MLTASA
4. Professional development	Prepare and implement: 1 cross-language conference
5. Relationships	Build and sustain relationships with all key stakeholders – locally and nationally