COSA and School Improvement Showcase 2017

All Invited

Friday 1 December, National Convention Centre, Canberra 9.30am to 3.30pm

The 2017 Showcase will share action research conducted in Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese during 2017.

We are delighted to announce two compelling keynote speakers, Tom Brunzell from the Berry Street Childhood Institute, and Dr Jane Hunter on “High Possibility Classrooms”.

‘High Possibility Classrooms’ is a presentation not to be missed. Across Australia there is a ‘frenzy' of STEM and STEAM activity in schools. Tech companies offer solutions, professional associations deliver courses and education jurisdictions develop resources. But what counts? Perhaps all school education should just be STEAM? Why do students like 'hands on learning’ so much? Why is inquiry in rich learning sequences where teachers co-teach large groups of students having an impact? In this keynote address these provocations and more will be discussed through the lens of research and practice using the powerful pedagogical scaffold of High Possibility Classrooms.

*Please note that this is a public event. We encourage school communities, parents, school councils, friends and family, and stakeholders to attend to see first-hand how programs are making a difference in our classrooms.