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AFTV 2025 Conference#FrenchForward

Presenters

We're thrilled to present an incredible group of educators who will be sharing their expertise at the conference. 

These presentations promise to spark important conversations about innovation, inclusion, and the future of French education. 

Anne Taillé (University of Melbourne): "Le malaise du natif : enseigner la France contemporaine, entre héritage colonial et perspectives globales" 
Senior Tutor specialising in French literature and film adaptations, Anne will explore the complex role of native French teachers in contemporary education, examining how to navigate teaching French culture through decolonial perspectives while addressing the inherent contradictions of being both educator and cultural representative.
Anne-Lise Llewellyn (Methodist Ladies' College): "Cognitive Load Theory and the French Classroom" 
Head of Languages with over two decades of experience across VCE, IB, and VET programs, Anne-Lise will present on Cognitive Load Theory, showing how French teachers can design brain-friendly lessons that improve student retention and understanding through evidence-based strategies.
Aude Gillioz & Elodie Lyoen (OneSchool Global & Brighton Grammar): "Enhancing French Learning through Non-Threatening Pair Speaking Activities" 
Dynamic duo combining decades of international teaching experience, Aude and Elodie will demonstrate non-threatening pair speaking activities designed to reduce student anxiety, increase speaking time, and boost confidence through gamification and structured practice.
Cécile Dutrieux (Renown Kindergarten & St Cecilia's Primary): "French in motion at primary school" 
French-qualified teacher with 23 years of experience teaching ages 3-14, Cecile will share practical strategies for engaging young learners through action verbs, structured sessions, and the powerful motivational tool of school correspondence programs.
Chris Zomer (Deakin University): "School Dashboards and Data-Driven Teaching" 
Research Fellow examining educational technology's impact on learning, Chris will present on school dashboards and data-driven teaching, exploring how commercial platforms are increasingly used to micro-manage students and teachers. Through interactive workshops, participants will critically analyse teaching and student-facing dashboards and design their own, questioning what we really measure in education.


Claire Dumans & Sandrine Michel (University of Melbourne) - "Au-delà des murs : Street art, langues et identités" 
Claire brings Art History and Archaeology expertise with a passion for intersecting language and the arts, using theatre, music, and visual art to create immersive learning experiences. University of Melbourne Senior French tutor, Sandrine, specialises in language didactics, oral proficiency and the role of digital tools in the teaching of French as a foreign language. 
Claire and Sandrine will share their innovative B2-C1 project featuring Melbourne street artists from diverse cultures, demonstrating how students can explore their urban environment whilst developing analytical skills.
Daniel Richardson (Ballarat Clarendon College) - "The Cinderella skill: Engaging pedagogies to teach listening skills" 
Deputy Head of French with extensive international experience in evidence-informed practice across the UK and Middle East. 
Daniel will challenge traditional listening comprehension methodologies, presenting compelling research evidence on how conventional audio-question approaches may undermine student confidence and self-concept. His presentation will outline research-backed strategies for optimal listening instruction that enhance rather than diminish learner proficiency.
Darren Zhang - "Teaching Senior Students through current affairs" 
Former lecteur at Université Paris 2 with teaching experience in France, Darren will demonstrate his current affairs integration method for Year 11 IB French, where students present Francophone news stories, fostering global citizenship, intercultural awareness, emphasising critical thinking and authentic language use through student-centred learning. 
This session will equip attendees with practical guidelines for implementation, examples of student work, and reflections on outcomes and challenges.
David Gregory - "Travel Safety For Overseas Trips, Exchanges & Tours" (Xcursion Safety)
CEO and educational trip safety leader with over 20 years of operational and risk management experience. David will run an interactive workshop on overseas trip safety, providing practical, scenario-based guidance for language educators planning educational tours, covering duty of care, risk management, and contingency planning.
Dr Diane de Saint Léger - "L'art de tutoyer à bon escient. Regards croisés sur la France, le Québec et la Polynésie française" 
Senior Lecturer in French Studies and sociolinguist, Diane will explore the complex world of tu vs vous across Francophone contexts, examining how address forms vary from France to Quebec to French Polynesia, and the pedagogical implications for teaching these socially complex linguistic choices.
These presentations will challenge traditional approaches and inspire fresh perspectives on French language education. 
Looking forward to these thought-provoking sessions on the 27th and 28th of November at the University of Melbourne, thanks to the support from the French program and the School of Languages and Linguistics.