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Free Seminar Program
Take advantage of the comprehensive FREE seminar program held inside the Show. The program includes leading experts focusing on learning technologies, literacy and classroom management, through to teaching and learning programs across the curriculum. PD hours are available for each session you attend.
*More sessions will be released close to the date
Friday 1 September
Seminar Theatre 1
10.15am - 11.00am
Julie Quinn, Australian Education Union
Legal Liability-understanding your duty of care
11.15am - 12.15pm
Dr David Zyngier, Monash University
What works: How to engage all kids but especially kids from disadvantaged backgrounds.
1.15pm - 2.00pm
Ann Kilpatrick and Helen Haralambous, Secondary Mathematics Consultants, The Mathematical Association of Victoria
Engaging lesson starters for the Mathematics classroom
Seminar Theatre 2
10.45am - 12.45pm
Jo Lange, Behaviour Specialist
The Positive & Productive Classroom – Dealing with Common Classroom Challenging Behaviour
1.15pm - 2.00pm
Penny Willoughby
Igniting gifted learners to reach their potential
2.15pm - 3.00pm
Helen Davidson, Best Program 4 Kids
Learning with Emotions in Mind: filling up a child's learning tank with Confidence, Persistence and Resilience
3.15pm - 4.00pm
Penny Melsom and Caryn Mincherton, Skillbuilders
Fidget to Focus - When and why on earth would you give a child a ‘fidget toy’ in the classroom? Practical hints for effective use.
Saturday 2 September
Seminar Theatre 1
10.15am - 11.00am
Jennifer Bowden and Ellen Corovic, Primary Mathematics Consultants, The Mathematical Association of Victoria
Inspiring mathematical thinking with games and picture story books
11.15am - 12.00pm
Denyse Ritchie, The THRASS Institute
Shifting the Literacy Paradigm – Australian Educators as Agents for Change
11.15am - 12.00pm
Jen McVeity, Seven Steps to Writing Success
The Best Step to Writing Success