Reconceptualising Curriculum in Education:
the core to inspiring and engaging all learners
Program Outline (Day One)
(This page is currently being developed. Session abstracts and speaker bios yet to come.)
8:30am Registration | Arrival | Tea and Coffee
9:00am Welcome | Housekeeping - Dr Deborah Price, ACSA President | Helen Vonow, ACSA Executive Director
Welcome to Country - Shannon Ruska, Tribal Experiences (Bio HERE)
Official Opening - Special Guest (tbc)
Conference Introduction - Dr Deborah Price, ACSA President (Bio HERE)
9:25am Keynote 1 - CURRICULUM and its democratic purpose: Possibilities for change and renewal.
Emeritus Professor Alan Reid AM (Abstract & Bio HERE)
9:55am Audience Poll - comments & questions
10:05am VIP Panel 1 - Panellists: Emeritus Professor Alan Reid AM + Professor Stewart Riddle + Sharon Foster
Panel Chair: Dr Pasi Sahlberg (Bios HERE)
Panelist 2 and 3 respond to Keynote (2 x 10mins)
Questions from delegates to three panelists (15 mins)
10:40am Table discussion
10:45am Morning Tea
11:15am Keynote 2 - CURRICULUM permeates through every aspect of schooling.
Emeritus Professor Bob Lingard, ACU & UQ (Bio HERE - Abstract coming soon)
11:45am Audience Poll - comments & questions
11:55am VIP Panel 2 - Panellists: Emeritus Professor Bob Lingard + Professor Donna Pendergast + Professor Pasi Sahlberg
Panel Chair: Professor Stephen Dobson (Abstract and Bios HERE)
Panelist 2 and 3 respond to Keynote (2 x 10mins)
Questions from delegates to three panelists (15 mins)
12:30pm Table discussion
12:35pm Gold Sponsor Highlight
12:40pm Lunch
1:40pm Keynote 3 - Working collaboratively in CURRICULUM design. Dr James Davis, QUT (Bio HERE Abstract - coming soon)
2:10pm Audience Poll - comments & questions
2:30pm Housekeeping | Move to Master classes
2:40pm Master classes - going deeper with experts in the field
How does an education sector analyse formative ASSESSMENT results, to diagnose LITERACY learning needs, and then plan curriculum to help move students forward in their learning? Megan Kelly, Paul Wood and Team, Executive Director Curriculum and Reform DfE NSW (Bio HERE Abstract - coming soon)
Master Class 1 | Terrace Room
How do curriculum leaders & teachers realistically UNDERSTAND, DESIGN & SHAPE Curriculum, using a model that is WORKLOAD sustainable, and offers achievable & equitable planning for all Learning Areas? Julie King, Senior Manager, Curriculum, ACARA (Abstract & Bio HERE)
Master Class 1 | Wickham Room
Knowledge and skills as imperatives in Curriculum Design: The balance between DIRECT INSTRUCTION & INQUIRY BASED PRACTICES. Toni Hatten-Roberts, Director of Teaching and Learning, Mastery Schools Australia (Abstract & Bio - coming soon)
Master Class 1 | Leichardt Room
How does generative AI work and its implications for curriculum Dr James Curran, CEO & Director, Grok Academy (Abstract & Bio HERE)
3:40pm Afternoon Tea
4:00pm Master Classes - going deeper with experts in the field
Master Class 2 | Roma Room
How does an education sector analyse formative ASSESSMENT results, to diagnose NUMERACY learning needs, and then plan curriculum to help move students forward in their learning? Narelle Morris, ACSA, AAMT, QCAA (Abstract & Bio HERE)
Master Class 2 | Terrace Room
Guidance for school leaders on curriculum management and planning at a whole school level. Danielle Cavanagh, Manager, Curriculum Support Resources, Curriculum Specialist, ACARA (Abstract & Bio - HERE)
How can the Arts permeate throughout the curriculum, to ensure the DIVERSE CULTURAL NEEDS of the school community are met? Dr Denise Chapman, Literacy Specialist, Monash University (Abstract & Bio - HERE)
Master Class 2 | Leichardt Room
How do you foster COLLABORATIVE WORK PRACTICES in curriculum design, to maximise whole school efficiencies and ensure learners thrive? Jo Butterworth, Executive Director, Curriculum Services, QCAA (Abstract & Bio - coming soon)
5:00pm ACSA President’s Reception – Networking (light grazing table)
