Modern Language Teachers' Association of Queensland (MLTAQ)

Overview:

Profession(s): Language
Member Type(s): Teachers, Lecturers
Scope: Regional - Queensland
Formed: 1959
Members: 400
Address: PO Box 3727, South Brisbane BC, QLD, 4101, Australia
Website: www.mltaq.asn.au

Description:

The Modern Language Teachers Association of Queensland (MLTAQ) is the peak professional body representing teachers of Languages (other than English) throughout the State.

Mission/Aims:

The MLTAQ provides a common voice for languages educators in all sectors in Queensland on state and national issues. The MLTAQ aims to facilitate communication and cooperation between languages educators and to promote study, criticism, research and instruction in the field of language pedagogy, teaching methodology and linguistics.

Principal Activities:

To foster close links among all concerned with the teaching and/or learning of languages;

To foster high standards in the teaching and learning of languages;

To foster the development of teachers of languages;

To facilitate the dissemination of knowledge of current practice and research into the teaching and learning of languages;

To conduct conferences, seminars, forums and workshops on various aspects of the teaching and learning of languages;

To publish information & articles of interest and value to the practising teachers of languages.

Member Benefits:

Provision of professional development, information, resources and networks for teachers. Branches provide activities for school students.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations (AFMLTA)
World Federation of Modern Language Associations (FIPLV)

Partner Associations:
Joint Council of Queensland Teachers' Associations (JCQTA)

Verification Criteria:

Members who are practicing teachers in Queensland are registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.