What is TATE?
TATE is a State Branch of the Australian Association for the Teaching of English (AATE). It is a professional body that aims to promote and support the teaching and study of English in Tasmania at primary, secondary and senior secondary levels. Our Association is open to teachers in Government, Catholic and independent schools as well as tertiary educators and students. TATE provides strong leadership in the area of English teaching, language learning and literacy development. We promote the interests of all English educators in the State.
What does TATE do?
TATE has an important advocacy and advisory role, which benefits all teachers of English in the state. It provides professional learning opportunities that keep members informed of curriculum initiatives, current theory and ideas related to the teaching of English. TATE is strongly committed to engagement in critically informed dialogue about education.
Why you should belong to TATE?
TATE has a long history of providing high quality professional learning and support to teachers. Teachers at all stages of their career receive benefit from their membership of the association.
TATE is continually working towards improving the status of English teachers and the teaching of English in Tasmania. For the Association to act on behalf of all teachers of English, it is vital that there is a strong membership.
TATE has a role in helping English teachers understand the significant ways in which their specialised knowledge, skill and understanding can support innovative practise in curriculum, teaching and assessment.
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