Transforming Auslan education in Australia. This project aims to develop innovative and enduring resources for Auslan teaching. Australia has a acute skills shortage in sign language teaching. This pr

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Transforming Auslan education in Australia. This project aims to develop innovative and enduring resources for Auslan teaching. Australia has a acute skills shortage in sign language teaching. This project is a novel interdisciplinary collaboration with Deaf Auslan teachers that aims to build their capacity to apply linguistic insights in their own teaching. Expected outcomes include new knowledge of how to effectively teach sign languages, evidence-based teaching resources, training materials about Auslan in Auslan and a National Network delivering preservice Auslan teacher training, ongoing professional learning and a resource hub. Anticipated benefits include professionalising Auslan teaching, improving student learning and creating a more inclusive Australia for Deaf people.. Scheme: Mid-Career Industry Fellowships. Field: 4704 - Linguistics. Lead: A/Prof Louisa Willoughby