Recognising the fundamental role of language in education to advance the literacy and learning outcomes for all students
Our goal
The Language and Literacy in Education Network (LLEN) is an alliance of educators and researchers who share a commitment to strengthening teachers’ and students’ understanding of how language works to make meaning and, in the process, improving the literacy and learning outcomes for all students.A pedagogy grounded in robust theory
Our approach to learning and teaching isn’t based on trends — it’s rooted in decades of educational research. We draw from research-informed knowledge about language and pedagogy that truly make a difference in the classroom. For decades, a functional approach has promoted explicit and systematic teaching about language in the context of authentic curriculum tasks.A pedagogy guided by classroom-based research
Our approach is informed by a multitude of studies over the years documenting the implementation of a functional model of language in classrooms and other contexts both in Australia and internationally.What we do
Research
We undertake and collate research that investigates the teaching and learning of language in education from a functional perspective, and we make it accessible to educators.
Community
We aim to create a vibrant network of teachers, researchers, school leaders and international colleagues committed to learning from one another through high quality professional learning.
Resources
We provide trustworthy information, lesson plans, case studies and classroom tools to support teachers in integrating language into their teaching. Latest News
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