The Second Professional Development Session in 2025 Strengthens Collaboration Between LTANT and CLTANT
- CLTA NT
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
On 15 June, the Chinese Language Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (CLTANT), in close collaboration with the Language Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (LTANT), successfully hosted its second professional development session for 2025. The event, titled “Insights from the Workshop on Navigating Challenging Behaviours: Applying Behaviour Theories to Build a Positive Classroom Environment,” brought together educators from across the region, including a strong representation of LTANT members, to engage in meaningful professional learning.
The session focused on equipping teachers with practical, research-informed strategies to address behavioural challenges in the classroom. Participants explored key theoretical frameworks, including the four primary functions of behaviour and the ABC (Antecedent–Behaviour–Consequence) model. Evidence-based de-escalation techniques were also introduced, providing attendees with tools to foster more inclusive and supportive learning environments.
The workshop featured two experienced presenters. Lan Chen, a Chinese language teacher at the Confucius Institute at Charles Darwin University, shared insights drawn from her diverse teaching background in both language and physical education. Her current work at Parap Primary School and her facilitation of children’s Tai Chi classes added a unique dimension to the discussion. Yanli Liu complemented the session by presenting a range of practical teaching tools and leading a hands-on demonstration of basic video editing techniques using JianYing (剪映), guiding participants through the creation of a simple classroom video.
This event marked a significant step in strengthening the partnership between LTANT and CLTANT, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting language educators through collaborative professional development. The success of the session was made possible through the generous support and coordination of Bee Huang Khoo, whose contributions were deeply appreciated by all involved.
CLTANT extends its sincere thanks to all participants and supporters. The association looks forward to continuing its work with LTANT and the broader teaching community to promote excellence in language education across the Northern Territory.
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