Professional Learning


Language maintenance and knowledge of current developments in German-speaking countries are essential for teachers of German to prepare intercultural appropriate language learning programs. Ongoing professional learning is required to maintain teacher registration in Victoria. A range of professional development (PD) opportunities are available in Victoria and beyond.

PD Programs

Language Maintenance & Intercultural Learning

Curriculum Resources

PD Programs

The AGTV Committee and Networks organise PD for teachers of German.
Link to AGTV Calendar of professional development* CLICK HERE.

The AGTV convenes 12 German Teacher Networks throughout Victoria. These Networks organise professional development* in response to local needs. AGTV Network Leaders also distribute and share information electronically from the network, AGTV Committee and the Goethe-Institut’s national electronic network. Contact your local Network Leader to find out about or request PD for the specific network.

The Goethe-Insitut’s German Language Adviser and Professional Learning Facilitors are available to support professional learning across Victoria and beyond. For details about the PL Facilitator scheme (oztrainers) and the teachers involved, CLICK HERE.

*Please note that clear distinctions will be made between individual and non-individual members for professional development programs and between member and non-member schools for student activities.

Network of Australian Teachers of German (NATG) website including national events for teachers of German CLICK HERE.

Modern Language Teachers' Association of Victoria Inc. (MLTAV) Professional Development CLICK HERE.

Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) with link to Pdi searchable site CLICK HERE.

Professional Standards Project for Languages - This national project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations through its School Languages Programme. CLICK HERE.

Language Maintenance & Intercultural Learning

Goethe-Institut Events Program CLICK HERE.

Consider applying for a GI scholarship to Germany. For information, testimonials and reports CLICK HERE.

Austrian bm:ukk professional development program CLICK HERE.

Curriculum Resources

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority's (VCAA) website for VCE Study Designs, VELS documents and VCAA bulletins etc CLICK HERE.

Each issue of the journal SZENE publishes materials and ideas for use in the classroom. Click on the SZENE link above for downloads and a link to view the contents of past issues.

Teachers can borrow quality resources from Goethe-Institut Resource Centres in Victoria.

View curriculum and promotional resources for purchase from the Goethe Boutique.

Germanlinx area for teachers incl. links for using ICT CLICK HERE.

Germanlinx language resources downloads and links CLICK HERE.

Languages Online including LOTE Rubric Maker and Cross-Curriclum Toolkit CLICK HERE.

Council of Europe: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, Learning, Teaching, Assessment CLICK HERE.

Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) resources for Teachers CLICK HERE. NB: The sites for students are also very good.

Council of Professional Teaching Associations of Victoria Inc. (CPTAV) - the umbrella group of professional teaching associations. Access educational materials and PD CLICK HERE.

Curriculum Corporation CLICK HERE.

National Curriclum Board in Australia CLICK HERE.

National Curriculum outline in UK CLICK HERE.

See also Curriculum Resources on this website.

(AGTV updated February 2009)



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