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!
Are you planning to register more than one person from your school? 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.
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9:15am
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Registration, tea and coffee
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Stream One - Financial Literacy, Business & Entrepreneurship
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Stream Two - Economic Literacy & Work
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Stream Three - Civics & Citizenship
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Stream Four - Assessing for Growth
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10:00am
Session 1
Presentation
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Creating Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Skills for the Modern Classroom
Erin McEwan
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
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Inspiring Hearts and Minds: How do we help students build an emotional connection with our subjects?
Ryan Shave
Bialik College
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Hot Topics: Building higher order skills in the Victorian Curriculum for Civics and Citizenship 2.0
Laura Newman
Social Education Victoria
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10:00am – 12:00pm
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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
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11:00am
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Morning tea
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Morning tea
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Morning tea
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12:00pm
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Lunch
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11:30am
Session 2
Workshop
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Financial Literacy and Business & Entrepreneurship putting the curriculum into practice session one
Julie Cain,
Educational Consultant & Compak Writer
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Economic Literacy and Work putting the curriculum into practice session one
Heidi Cornelissen
Brentwood Secondary College & VCTA Compak Subject Editor
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Civics and Citizenship putting the curriculum into practice session one
Geoff Peel
VCTA Compak Chief Editor
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1:00pm – 3:00pm
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How can we assess using best practice? A developmental rubric workshop.
Dr Hugh Gundlach
Please note this session concludes at 3pm.
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12:45pm
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Lunch
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Lunch
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Lunch
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3:00pm
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Break
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1:30pm
Session 3
Workshop
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Financial Literacy and Business & Entrepreneurship putting the curriculum into practice session two
Julie Cain,
Educational Consultant & Compak Writer
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Economic Literacy and Work putting the curriculum into practice session two
Heidi Cornelissen
Brentwood Secondary College & VCTA Compak Subject Editor
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Civics and Citizenship putting the curriculum into practice session two
Geoff Peel
VCTA Compak Chief Editor
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3:15pm – 3:30pm
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Reflection and Closing Comments
Dr Hugh Gundlach
Please note this session concludes at 3:30pm
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3:15pm
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Conference Close
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3:30pm
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Conference Close
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Please choose your stream below before completing your registration.
Registration
Registration is closed.