National Education Summit in Melbourne is running two days of interactive free seminars for teachers delivered by experts in teaching and learning.
Two free seminar programs – Knowledge Centre and Classroom of the Future – at the National Education Summit in Melbourne (28-29 August) are providing a rare opportunity for teachers to collaborate with their peers, coming together face-to-face to share ideas and reinvigorate their passion for teaching.
Knowledge Centre
“Teachers can attend as many of the free seminars in the Knowledge Centre as they like and collect valuable professional development hours as they go,” says Ms Margo Metcalf, Creative Director of the International Expo Group, which organises the event. The Knowledge Centre will host 15 sessions across three major categories: inclusivity and equity in education; empowering students and building skills; and technology and digital literacy.
Standout sessions
Daniel Brown
Delivering an inclusive online school
28 August, 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Saints College Principal, Daniel Brown, and Deputy Principal, Richie McCann, will share their approach to delivering a truly inclusive online school, their strategy for delivering comprehensive support, and the tailored learning experiences designed to engage both students and teachers. Their commitment to creating a flexible, student-centred learning environment is reshaping online education for young people.
Evelyn Field OAM
Bully Blocking – a new look at an old problem
29 August, 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Evelyn Field OAM is a highly respected international authority on addressing school and workplace bullying, recognised for her expert guidance in helping bullying targets regain their confidence. According to UNESCO, one in three children are still being bullied at school. Evelyn will offer some new ways to manage bullying for schools, parents and targets.
Classroom of the Future
The National Education Summit in Melbourne will present a comprehensive program for educators to engage in the concept, share ideas, hear about new developments and be around what classrooms might look like in one to five years from now. The Classroom of the Future features 16 sessions across two major categories: innovation in education; and wellbeing and connection.
Standout sessions
Matt Pitman
This is the connection you’re looking for: building the classroom of the future
28 August, 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Matt Pitman is the Head of Senior School at Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs, and the author of The Connection Curriculum. In this session, Matt will explore how future classrooms can thrive through a focus on whole school connection, and share strategies to enhance student learning outcomes while promoting teacher wellbeing.
Paul Campbell
Playful learning: unlocking engagement and wellbeing in future classrooms
29 August, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Paul Campbell brings over two decades of experience in education, from classroom teacher to Assistant Principal. In this talk, Paul invites educators and school leaders to imagine what classrooms could and should look like, where play, fun, and human connection shape the foundation of learning. This talk will highlight how fun and connection can unlock a new era in education, promoting wellbeing and engagement that lasts.
For more information or to register go to www.nationaleducationsummit.com.au.
