Transforming Education: Provoking Thinking in the new Victorian Curriculum

Get ready for an electrifying journey into Economics, Business and Civics & Citizenship education at our upcoming conference! Join us as we dive deep into the innovative world of the new Years 7-10 Humanities (Commerce Strands) Victorian Curriculum. This event will focus on the curriculum and it's an exciting opportunity for educators, curriculum designers, and passionate learners to ignite their creativity and expertise!


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If so, please email VCTA or phone 03 9419 9622 for our special rates.

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Program Outline

Delegates will choose one stream to attend, the day will start with a presentation followed by two hands on workshops with a team of experienced educators.

9:15am

Registration, tea and coffee

 

Stream One - Financial Literacy, Business & Entrepreneurship

Stream Two - Economic Literacy & Work

Stream Three - Civics & Citizenship


Stream Four - Assessing for Growth

10:00am

Session 1
Presentation

Creating Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills for the Modern Classroom

Erin McEwan

Camberwell Girls Grammar School

 

Inspiring Hearts and Minds: How do we help students build an emotional connection with our subjects?

Ryan Shave

Bialik College

Hot Topics: Building higher order skills in the Victorian Curriculum for Civics and Citizenship 2.0

Laura Newman

Social Education Victoria

10:00am – 12:00pm

 

What are 21st century skills and knowledge? How can we bring them into the commerce classroom?

Dr Hugh Gundlach

Please note this session concludes at 12pm

11:00am

Morning tea

Morning tea

Morning tea

12:00pm

Lunch

11:30am

Session 2

Workshop

Financial Literacy and Business & Entrepreneurship putting the curriculum into practice session one

Julie Cain,

Educational Consultant & Compak Writer

Economic Literacy and Work putting the curriculum into practice session one

Heidi Cornelissen

Brentwood Secondary College & VCTA Compak Subject Editor

Civics and Citizenship putting the curriculum into practice session one

Geoff Peel

VCTA Compak Chief Editor

 

1:00pm – 3:00pm

 

How can we assess using best practice? A developmental rubric workshop.

Dr Hugh Gundlach

Please note this session concludes at 3pm.

12:45pm

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

3:00pm

Break

1:30pm

Session 3

Workshop

Financial Literacy and Business & Entrepreneurship putting the curriculum into practice session two

Julie Cain,

Educational Consultant & Compak Writer

Economic Literacy and Work putting the curriculum into practice session two

Heidi Cornelissen

Brentwood Secondary College & VCTA Compak Subject Editor

Civics and Citizenship putting the curriculum into practice session two

Geoff Peel

VCTA Compak Chief Editor

3:15pm – 3:30pm

 

Reflection and Closing Comments

Dr Hugh Gundlach

Please note this session concludes at 3:30pm

3:15pm

Conference Close

3:30pm

Conference Close

 

Please choose your stream below before completing your registration.

When
20/06/2025 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Level 9, 750 Collins Street Docklands, VIC AUSTRALIA
Registration
Registration is closed.