Upcoming programs
Teaching civics and citizenship: a parliamentary approach is a free teacher professional learning workshop. Check out upcoming dates and register to attend.
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Teachers participate in a PEO video conference program through Zoom.
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
The PEO has a wide range of teacher professional development sessions planned for 2022 [PDF 92KB, 1 page]:
Teaching civics and citizenship: a parliamentary approach
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 2022
Term 3
Secondary teachers - Tuesday 26 July - 18.00-20.00 (AEST) - Flyer [PDF 518KB, 1 page]
Primary teachers - Wednesday 7 September - 18.00-20.00 (AEST) - Flyer [PDF 518KB, 1 page]
Term 4
Secondary teachers - Thursday 20 October - 17.00-19.00 (AEDT) - Flyer [PDF 518KB, 1 page]
Teaching civics and citizenship: Constitution masterclass
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
In this exciting collaboration with the National Archives of Australia and the High Court of Australia, teachers will explore the significance of Australia’s Constitution, the High Court’s role in interpreting it and how the National Archives of Australia preserve it and other important documents. Teachers will receive a range of curriculum-aligned interactive and immersive teaching resources and strategies.
Upcoming dates 2022
Term 3
Tuesday 23 August 1800-2000 (AEST)
Term 4
Thursday 17 November 1700-1900 (AEDT)
(Virtual) resource tour
This 1 hour program is suitable for primary, middle and secondary teachers in Queensland.
Join the Queensland Parliamentary Service, the Parliamentary Education Office and the Supreme Court Library Queensland to discover the many online learning resources you can integrate in your teaching practise.
Cost: free
Upcoming dates 2022
Term 3
Tuesday 23 August 1600-1700 (AEST)
Term 4
Monday 28 November 1300-1400 (AEDT)
Book now
To find out more, and to make a booking, visit the Queensland Parliament.
Teachers participate in a PEO video conference program through Zoom.
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
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