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SUMMARY:Learning Locally: Developing Geography Excursions in Your School's Suburb
DESCRIPTION:Members Price: $60.00 (Discounts show at checkout) \nNon-members Price: $100.00 \nIn purchasing this product you agree to the following terms and conditions: \n1. No refunds available for non-attendance or partial attendance\n2. You agree to your likeness being captured during the recording of the webinar \nPresented by Christian Bell \nChristian was a popular presenter at the GTA conference earlier this year with a similar workshop. Once again\, he will provide a comprehensive guide and practical tips on how to engage students and build their understanding of urban areas\, change & issues through experiential learning\, meet syllabus requirements- outcomes and content related to geographical research\, skills and content knowledge and complete fieldwork despite logistical and financial constraints \nPRESENTER PROFILES: \nChristian is the HSIE Coordinator (History\, Geography & Aboriginal Studies) at Christian Brothers’ High School\, Lewisham where he has taught History and Geography for over a decade; and firmly believes in the importance of getting students out of the classroom to experience the world around them as part of studying Geography. He has worked to develop engaging fieldwork and hands on learning experiences for Geography students. \nA recording of the webinar will be available for fourteen (14) days following the webinar
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SUMMARY:Exploring the new 7-10 Geography Syllabus
DESCRIPTION:Members Price: $60.00 (Discounts show at checkout) \nNon-members Price: $100.00 \nIn purchasing this product you agree to the following terms and conditions: \n1. No refunds available for non-attendance or partial attendance\n2. You agree to your likeness being captured during the recording of the webinar \nPresenters: Khya Brooks & Jade Cunningham \nPlanning for clarity\, integration\, and meaningful learning \nThis webinar will offer an insightful unpacking of the new NSW 7-10 Geography syllabus. This session will guide teachers through the key changes to the syllabus and explore how these shifts present both exciting opportunities and practical challenges for Geography educators. The webinar will include: \n\nAn overview of major updates to content\, structure\, and outcomes\nStrategies for navigating challenges and capitalising on new opportunities to strengthen geographical thinking through inquiry\, fieldwork\, concepts and contemporary case studies\nPlanning tools to support programming and classroom delivery\, including backwards mapping templates\, differentiation tools\, checklists\, and examples for each focus area\n\nWhether you’re leading a faculty or just beginning your planning journey\, this session will equip you with strategies to confidently implement the new syllabus with clarity\, coherence and creativity. \nPRESENTER PROFILES: \nKhya has over 9 years’ experience teaching Geography in NSW public schools as a classroom teacher and as the head of a Social Science faculty. Through her teaching career\, she has led the development and refinement of Geography programs that have resulted in a high value of Geography within the schools she teaches; evidenced by an ever increasing number of Senior Geography classes that produce excellent results. \nKhya’s immense passion for the discipline of Geography has resulted in her contributing to the professional learning of others across the network in various ways. She is an author of the Powerful Geography books 1 and 2 for the NSW Stage 6 Geography course and the Good Geography Stage 4 and 5 textbooks for the new syllabus. She has also worked in resource development for NESA and the Department of Education for Geography in both 7-10 and Stage 6. Khya has presented lectures and workshops annually at the NSW Geography Teachers Association of NSW and ACT conference; providing professional learning on creative approaches to Geography unit development and learning activities\, the use of AI in the Geography classroom\, explicit teaching strategies for effective student evaluation and ways of formatively assessing student skill and knowledge acquisition within Geography. Khya has also written for the NSW Teachers Federation Centre for professional learning and has publications in the NSWACT Geography Teachers Association bulletin. \nAs a result of these contributions to the Geography teaching network\, Khya received the prestigious NSW Geography Teachers Association of NSW and ACT Brock Rowe teaching award in 2024. She believes that Geography is a fundamental subject for students to learn about the complexities\, challenges and opportunities for the future of our ever-increasing globalised world. \nJade has six years of experience teaching Geography in New South Wales public schools. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusive education throughout her career. Jade has focused on differentiation to ensure all students\, particularly those in her Stage 4 discrete learning support class\, can access and apply Geography content and skills in a meaningful way. \nIn order to help her students develop a deeper understanding and curiosity\, Jade is passionate about incorporating creative and critical thinking into Geography programs. She has played a key role in developing differentiated Stage 4 and 5 Geography assessment tasks within her school that balance being academically rigorous whilst also accessible\, helping students of all abilities succeed. Jade has presented a practical workshop focused on this at the Geography Teachers’ Association of NSW & ACT Annual Conference. \nShe co-leads Aboriginal Education within her school\, working closely with students\, families\, staff and other stakeholders to promote Aboriginal student achievement and embed Aboriginal perspectives meaningfully. She advocates for culturally responsive practice and plays an active role in building strong school-community partnerships that honour and celebrate Aboriginal culture and histories. This informs her classroom pedagogy\, which is grounded in respect\, inclusivity\, and high expectations for all learners\, and shaped by a deep understanding of the importance of culture\, voice\, and connection in student engagement and success. \nJade is motivated by her vision of Geography education that is equitable\, thought-provoking and future-focused\, and feels that Geography gives students vital tools to comprehend and interpret the world around them. \nA recording of the webinar will be available for fourteen (14) days following the webinar
URL:https://gtanswact.org.au/event/exploring-the-new-7-10-geography-syllabus-2/
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SUMMARY:Exploring the new 7-10 Geography Syllabus
DESCRIPTION:Members Price: $60.00 (Discounts show at checkout) \nNon-members Price: $100.00 \nIn purchasing this product you agree to the following terms and conditions: \n1. No refunds available for non-attendance or partial attendance\n2. You agree to your likeness being captured during the recording of the webinar \nPresenters: Khya Brooks & Jade Cunningham \nPlanning for clarity\, integration\, and meaningful learning \nThis webinar will offer an insightful unpacking of the new NSW 7-10 Geography syllabus. This session will guide teachers through the key changes to the syllabus and explore how these shifts present both exciting opportunities and practical challenges for Geography educators. The webinar will include: \n\nAn overview of major updates to content\, structure\, and outcomes\nStrategies for navigating challenges and capitalising on new opportunities to strengthen geographical thinking through inquiry\, fieldwork\, concepts and contemporary case studies\nPlanning tools to support programming and classroom delivery\, including backwards mapping templates\, differentiation tools\, checklists\, and examples for each focus area\n\nWhether you’re leading a faculty or just beginning your planning journey\, this session will equip you with strategies to confidently implement the new syllabus with clarity\, coherence and creativity. \nPRESENTER PROFILES: \nKhya has over 9 years’ experience teaching Geography in NSW public schools as a classroom teacher and as the head of a Social Science faculty. Through her teaching career\, she has led the development and refinement of Geography programs that have resulted in a high value of Geography within the schools she teaches; evidenced by an ever increasing number of Senior Geography classes that produce excellent results. \nKhya’s immense passion for the discipline of Geography has resulted in her contributing to the professional learning of others across the network in various ways. She is an author of the Powerful Geography books 1 and 2 for the NSW Stage 6 Geography course and the Good Geography Stage 4 and 5 textbooks for the new syllabus. She has also worked in resource development for NESA and the Department of Education for Geography in both 7-10 and Stage 6. Khya has presented lectures and workshops annually at the NSW Geography Teachers Association of NSW and ACT conference; providing professional learning on creative approaches to Geography unit development and learning activities\, the use of AI in the Geography classroom\, explicit teaching strategies for effective student evaluation and ways of formatively assessing student skill and knowledge acquisition within Geography. Khya has also written for the NSW Teachers Federation Centre for professional learning and has publications in the NSWACT Geography Teachers Association bulletin. \nAs a result of these contributions to the Geography teaching network\, Khya received the prestigious NSW Geography Teachers Association of NSW and ACT Brock Rowe teaching award in 2024. She believes that Geography is a fundamental subject for students to learn about the complexities\, challenges and opportunities for the future of our ever-increasing globalised world. \nJade has six years of experience teaching Geography in New South Wales public schools. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusive education throughout her career. Jade has focused on differentiation to ensure all students\, particularly those in her Stage 4 discrete learning support class\, can access and apply Geography content and skills in a meaningful way. \nIn order to help her students develop a deeper understanding and curiosity\, Jade is passionate about incorporating creative and critical thinking into Geography programs. She has played a key role in developing differentiated Stage 4 and 5 Geography assessment tasks within her school that balance being academically rigorous whilst also accessible\, helping students of all abilities succeed. Jade has presented a practical workshop focused on this at the Geography Teachers’ Association of NSW & ACT Annual Conference. \nShe co-leads Aboriginal Education within her school\, working closely with students\, families\, staff and other stakeholders to promote Aboriginal student achievement and embed Aboriginal perspectives meaningfully. She advocates for culturally responsive practice and plays an active role in building strong school-community partnerships that honour and celebrate Aboriginal culture and histories. This informs her classroom pedagogy\, which is grounded in respect\, inclusivity\, and high expectations for all learners\, and shaped by a deep understanding of the importance of culture\, voice\, and connection in student engagement and success. \nJade is motivated by her vision of Geography education that is equitable\, thought-provoking and future-focused\, and feels that Geography gives students vital tools to comprehend and interpret the world around them. \nA recording of the webinar will be available for fourteen (14) days following the webinar
URL:https://gtanswact.org.au/event/exploring-the-new-7-10-geography-syllabus/
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SUMMARY:Differentiating to Improve Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Members Price: $60.00 \nNon-members Price: $100.00 \nIn purchasing this product you agree to the following terms and conditions: \n1. Payment online via card only – no invoicing or purchase order requests available\n2. No refunds available for non-attendance or partial attendance\n3. You agree to your likeness being captured during the recording of the webinar \nPresenters: Khya Brooks and Jade Cunningham \nThis webinar will explore practical strategies for differentiating learning both within and across classes. Participants will examine methods such as backwards mapping and designing activities that allow students of varying abilities to engage with the same content in ways that are accessible and promote individual growth. \nThis session will provide a range of key pedagogical approaches\, followed by specific examples of differentiated activities in practice for the planning and development of new syllabus teaching and learning programmes and resources. \nThis webinar is highly relevant for educators seeking to create inclusive and responsive learning environments. By attending\, participants will gain practical tools to enhance student engagement\, ensure equitable access to learning\, and integrate differentiation strategies into their own programmes. \nPRESENTER PROFILES: \nKhya has over 9 years’ experience teaching Geography in NSW public schools as a classroom teacher and as the head of a Social Science faculty. Through her teaching career\, she has led the development and refinement of Geography programs that have resulted in a high value of Geography within the schools she teaches; evidenced by an ever increasing number of Senior Geography classes that produce excellent results. \nKhya’s immense passion for the discipline of Geography has resulted in her contributing to the professional learning of others across the network in various ways. She is an author of the Powerful Geography books 1 and 2 for the NSW Stage 6 Geography course and the Good Geography Stage 4 and 5 textbooks for the new syllabus. She has also worked in resource development for NESA and the Department of Education for Geography in both 7-10 and Stage 6. Khya has presented lectures and workshops annually at the NSW Geography Teachers Association of NSW and ACT conference; providing professional learning on creative approaches to Geography unit development and learning activities\, the use of AI in the Geography classroom\, explicit teaching strategies for effective student evaluation and ways of formatively assessing student skill and knowledge acquisition within Geography. Khya has also written for the NSW Teachers Federation Centre for professional learning and has publications in the NSWACT Geography Teachers Association bulletin. \nAs a result of these contributions to the Geography teaching network\, Khya received the prestigious NSW Geography Teachers Association of NSW and ACT Brock Rowe teaching award in 2024. She believes that Geography is a fundamental subject for students to learn about the complexities\, challenges and opportunities for the future of our ever-increasing globalised world. \nJade has six years of experience teaching Geography in New South Wales public schools. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusive education throughout her career. Jade has focused on differentiation to ensure all students\, particularly those in her Stage 4 discrete learning support class\, can access and apply Geography content and skills in a meaningful way. \nIn order to help her students develop a deeper understanding and curiosity\, Jade is passionate about incorporating creative and critical thinking into Geography programs. She has played a key role in developing differentiated Stage 4 and 5 Geography assessment tasks within her school that balance being academically rigorous whilst also accessible\, helping students of all abilities succeed. Jade has presented a practical workshop focused on this at the Geography Teachers’ Association of NSW & ACT Annual Conference. \nShe co-leads Aboriginal Education within her school\, working closely with students\, families\, staff and other stakeholders to promote Aboriginal student achievement and embed Aboriginal perspectives meaningfully. She advocates for culturally responsive practice and plays an active role in building strong school-community partnerships that honour and celebrate Aboriginal culture and histories. This informs her classroom pedagogy\, which is grounded in respect\, inclusivity\, and high expectations for all learners\, and shaped by a deep understanding of the importance of culture\, voice\, and connection in student engagement and success. \nJade is motivated by her vision of Geography education that is equitable\, thought-provoking and future-focused\, and feels that Geography gives students vital tools to comprehend and interpret the world around them. \nA recording of the webinar will be available for fourteen (14) days following the webinar
URL:https://gtanswact.org.au/event/differentiating-to-improve-engagement/
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SUMMARY:Differentiating to Improve Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Members Price: $60.00 \nNon-members Price: $100.00 \nIn purchasing this product you agree to the following terms and conditions: \n1. Payment online via card only – no invoicing or purchase order requests available\n2. No refunds available for non-attendance or partial attendance\n3. You agree to your likeness being captured during the recording of the webinar \nPresenters: Khya Brooks and Jade Cunningham \nThis webinar will explore practical strategies for differentiating learning both within and across classes. Participants will examine methods such as backwards mapping and designing activities that allow students of varying abilities to engage with the same content in ways that are accessible and promote individual growth. \nThis session will provide a range of key pedagogical approaches\, followed by specific examples of differentiated activities in practice for the planning and development of new syllabus teaching and learning programmes and resources. \nThis webinar is highly relevant for educators seeking to create inclusive and responsive learning environments. By attending\, participants will gain practical tools to enhance student engagement\, ensure equitable access to learning\, and integrate differentiation strategies into their own programmes. \nPRESENTER PROFILES: \nKhya has over 9 years’ experience teaching Geography in NSW public schools as a classroom teacher and as the head of a Social Science faculty. Through her teaching career\, she has led the development and refinement of Geography programs that have resulted in a high value of Geography within the schools she teaches; evidenced by an ever increasing number of Senior Geography classes that produce excellent results. \nKhya’s immense passion for the discipline of Geography has resulted in her contributing to the professional learning of others across the network in various ways. She is an author of the Powerful Geography books 1 and 2 for the NSW Stage 6 Geography course and the Good Geography Stage 4 and 5 textbooks for the new syllabus. She has also worked in resource development for NESA and the Department of Education for Geography in both 7-10 and Stage 6. Khya has presented lectures and workshops annually at the NSW Geography Teachers Association of NSW and ACT conference; providing professional learning on creative approaches to Geography unit development and learning activities\, the use of AI in the Geography classroom\, explicit teaching strategies for effective student evaluation and ways of formatively assessing student skill and knowledge acquisition within Geography. Khya has also written for the NSW Teachers Federation Centre for professional learning and has publications in the NSWACT Geography Teachers Association bulletin. \nAs a result of these contributions to the Geography teaching network\, Khya received the prestigious NSW Geography Teachers Association of NSW and ACT Brock Rowe teaching award in 2024. She believes that Geography is a fundamental subject for students to learn about the complexities\, challenges and opportunities for the future of our ever-increasing globalised world. \nJade has six years of experience teaching Geography in New South Wales public schools. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusive education throughout her career. Jade has focused on differentiation to ensure all students\, particularly those in her Stage 4 discrete learning support class\, can access and apply Geography content and skills in a meaningful way. \nIn order to help her students develop a deeper understanding and curiosity\, Jade is passionate about incorporating creative and critical thinking into Geography programs. She has played a key role in developing differentiated Stage 4 and 5 Geography assessment tasks within her school that balance being academically rigorous whilst also accessible\, helping students of all abilities succeed. Jade has presented a practical workshop focused on this at the Geography Teachers’ Association of NSW & ACT Annual Conference. \nShe co-leads Aboriginal Education within her school\, working closely with students\, families\, staff and other stakeholders to promote Aboriginal student achievement and embed Aboriginal perspectives meaningfully. She advocates for culturally responsive practice and plays an active role in building strong school-community partnerships that honour and celebrate Aboriginal culture and histories. This informs her classroom pedagogy\, which is grounded in respect\, inclusivity\, and high expectations for all learners\, and shaped by a deep understanding of the importance of culture\, voice\, and connection in student engagement and success. \nJade is motivated by her vision of Geography education that is equitable\, thought-provoking and future-focused\, and feels that Geography gives students vital tools to comprehend and interpret the world around them. \nA recording of the webinar will be available for fourteen (14) days following the webinar
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