What is Idiom?

Idiom is the journal of the Victorian Association for the Teaching of English and is published online two times a year. Idiom provides an important space for members of the VATE community to share insights, expertise, experiences and practical advice for the benefit of our English teaching colleagues and to help foster professional dialogue and development. Contributions and editorial correspondence should be sent to the Managing Editor, Josephine Smith: idiom@vate.org.au.

2026 Vol 62 No 1: 'Lesson planning: The teacher as expert and learner'

Lesson planning is currently in the spotlight and it is a good time to ask why: to investigate our practices in relation to lesson planning, to examine systemic expectations, to highlight the tensions we experience, and to unpack the approaches that enable success. Download and share the full theme.