CALL FOR PRESENTERS 

AFTV 2025 #FrenchForward

Teaching & Learning French in a Changing World 

The AFTV is thrilled to announce the return of our conference in 2025 at The University of Melbourne! Save the date for Thursday 27 and Friday 28 November, as we dive into this year's theme: #FrenchForward: Teaching & Learning French in a Changing World.

Submissions Now Open!

We invite all passionate educators to submit their proposals for this year's conference. If you have innovative ideas, research, or strategies related to the theme, we encourage you to share them with us! The deadline for submissions is Friday 16 May 2025, and successful presenters will be notified by mid-June.

Conference Theme: #FrenchForward

The 2025 conference will explore key questions around the evolving landscape of French language education. We are looking for presentations that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Engaging Pedagogies: How can we enhance the French learning experience through innovative teaching practices?
  
• Innovative Practices in the Classroom: What are effective methods to boost student participation and motivation in French lessons?
  
• Intercultural Dimensions: How can we incorporate the intercultural aspects of French instruction to promote global awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures?
  
• Diversity and Technology: What challenges and benefits arise from diverse learners, teachers and the integration of new technologies in French education?
  
• Retention of French Teachers and Learners: What strategies can help improve the retention of both French teachers and learners, especially in areas with declining enrolments or staffing shortages?
  
• Educational Trips and Risk Management: What opportunities exist for teachers and students in Victoria, and how can we navigate risk assessments for overseas trips?
  
• Teaching French Beyond France: How can we broaden the scope of French teaching, going beyond clichés and offering fresh perspectives, especially for oral exams?
  
• French in the Age of AI: How do we adapt to the rapid changes brought by AI in the French classroom?
  

Submission Instructions

We welcome submissions of up to 300 words in either French or English for presentations. We are also open to themed panels that align with the conference theme. Please email your submission to conference@aftv.vic.edu.au or fill in this form no later than 5.00pm, Wednesday 16 May 2025.

FREE Registration for Selected Presenters

As a token of appreciation, selected presenters will receive free registration for the event. Please refrain from registering once registration opens in early May. If your submission is accepted, your registration will be covered. If not, you will still have plenty of time to register at the Early Bird rate (available until Sunday 31 August).

 We are looking forward to hearing your ideas and seeing you at the conference in November!

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CALL FOR PRESENTERS

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Submissions Now Open! We invite all passionate educators to submit their proposals for this year's conference. If you have innovative ideas, research, or strategies related to the theme, we encourage you to share them with us! The deadline for submissions is Friday 16 May 2025, and successful presenters will be notified by mid-June.

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