Upcoming programs

Teaching civics and citizenship: a parliamentary approach is a free teacher professional learning workshop. Check out upcoming dates and register to attend.

Teaching civics and citizenship: a parliamentary approach

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This 2 hour TQI accredited interactive workshop is aligned to the Australian Curriculum and is suitable for primary and secondary teachers across Australia. 

This program addresses the following AITSL standards for proficient teachers:

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.

6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice.

Cost: free

During a workshop, teachers will have the opportunity to:

  • enhance their knowledge and understanding of the Australian Parliament.
  • develop skills and techniques to engage students with Australia’s system of government and how our democracy works.
  • experience fun and engaging classroom activities that explore the function and significance of the Australian Parliament.
  • come away with a collection of curriculum-aligned interactive and immersive teaching resources and strategies.

Upcoming dates

Term 1

Primary teachers - Tuesday 23 February - 1600-1800 (AEDT) - Flyer [PDF 166KB, 1 page]

Secondary teachers - Wednesday 10 March - 1630-1830 (AEDT) - Flyer [PDF 166KB, 1 page]

Term 2

Preservice teachers - Tuesday 1 June - 1600-1800 (AEST) - Flyer [PDF 166KB, 1 page]

Secondary teachers - Thursday 17 June - 1830-2030 (AEST) - Flyer [PDF 166KB, 1 page]

Term 3

Preservice teachers - Wednesday 28 July - 1800-2000 (AEST) - Flyer [PDF 166KB, 1 page]

Primary teachers - Wednesday 1 September - 1800-2000 (AEST) - Flyer [PDF 166KB, 1 page]

Term 4

Secondary teachers - Wednesday 3 November - 1630-1830 (AEDT) - Flyer [PDF 166KB, 1 page]

Primary teachers - Tuesday 16 November - 1600-1800 (AEDT) - Flyer [PDF 166KB, 1 page]

Teachers participate in a PEO video conference program through Zoom.

A grid of video screens showing men and women participating in a group video call. 

Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

Description

A grid of video screens showing men and women participating in a group video call.