2026 Enhancing Language: Imagery and Focus (Online)

Enhancing Teaching Practice Language:

Imagery and Focus of Attention

This two-part practical workshop invites teachers to re-examine the role of language in shaping student engagement, confidence and progression. Through professional dialogue, shared experience and practical exploration, participants will consider how intentional teaching language can deepen learning and inspire students.

These sessions will explore effective feedback approaches alongside the purposeful use of imagery, visualisation and focus of attention as well as intrinsic/extrinsic feedback and implicit/explicit learning. 

Open to all teachers at all career stages, these sessions are particularly relevant for mid-career and experienced teachers who wish to refresh practice, gain new perspectives and reconnect with colleagues through meaningful professional dialogue.

Reference will be made to researchers including, Clare Guss-West, Janet Karin OAM, Eric Franklin, Donna Krasnow and Virginia Wilmerding.

Aims

• Create a reflective space for teachers to review and strengthen their use of teaching language
• Extend strategies that support engagement, motivation and student progress
• Encourage collaborative professional dialogue and exchange of effective practice

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will have:

• developed a deeper understanding of effecctive teaching language and its impact on student engagement and progression,
• applied practical strategies to broaden teaching vocabulary and support inclusive. motivating learning environments, and
• reflected on current practice to identify specific actions for ongoing professional development.

Dates and Times

Thursday 3 and Thursday 10 September 2026 10.30am-12.30pm AEST on both days

Registration closes

24 hours prior to the first session

Format

Livestream practical workshop via Zoom

Includes practical exercises, breakout rooms and opportunities to share your experiences with fellow teachers from around the world.

These sessions are livestream only and will not be recorded.

Details of how to join the session will be sent to registered participants approximately 7 days prior.

Recommended preparation

Teachers may consider examples of language they have found helpful in their teaching practice and be prepared to share one example with a small group during the workshop.

It is recommended that participants attend both sessions.

Required resources

• Suitable clothing for the practical elements
• Computer/laptop/tablet with internet connection, camera and microphone
• Speakers or headphones
• A safe space for the duration of the session

Tutor

Julia Barry

MPhil, MCI (Dance Teaching), PGCertHE, Dip. RBS (TTC), ARAD Advanced Teacher’s Diploma, AISTD (Imperial and Cecchetti Ballet, National Character, and Modern Theatre Dance), Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork, Benesh Movement Notation Teaching Diploma, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Julia is a Life Registered Teacher of the RAD with a 48-year career encompassing dancing professionally, running her own dance school and youth company, and freelance dance teaching and choreographing for productions and competitions at private studios, full-time vocational courses and university dance performance and teacher training programmes.

Julia is a graduate of the Royal Ballet School Teachers’ Training Course Diploma in Ballet Teaching and is an Affiliate Teacher of the School.  She holds the RAD Advanced Teacher’s Diploma and is an Examiner, and a Tutor for the RAD Faculty of Education Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) and the Professional Dancers’ Graduate Teaching Diploma.  Julia became an Approved Tutor for the RAD Assistant Teacher Award programme in 2023.

CPD hours                       

2 time valued per workshop

PayPal payment plan options available at checkout. Booking fees apply.

Become a member to gain exclusive discounts on CPD courses here

Contact Event Organiser