CSA National Curriculum Symposium

Following the success of Stages 1 and 2 of CSA’s Curriculum Action Group, in which God’s Big Story and Train the Trainer modules were developed, CSA is very pleased to announce the launch of Stage 3. The intentional development over the next five years of high quality programs and curriculum units, working within the eight Australian Curriculum Learning Areas, for the Christian school context.

The Focus Learning Area for 2018 is English  (for curriculum leaders and F-12 English Teachers).

 

A team from Christian Heritage College’s School of Education, led by Dr Craig Murison, has recently worked on:

• Developing a simple over-arching rationale for a GBS approach to English in the curriculum.
• Creating an overarching set of ‘Big Ideas’ and ‘Essential Questions’ mapped to GBS 2.0 and the AC: English.
• Developing an exemplar model for unit development in the AC English Curriculum.

This work will be presented at the Symposium and a series of guided workshops will be facilitated with delegates working in year level groups, using the exemplar model, to produce creative and innovative units of work.

So come expecting to be energised, to gain fresh perspectives, to learn, to participate and to contribute. YOU are the resource for each other! And be prepared to inspire and upskill others who could not attend.

A professional learning participation certificate listing relevant AITSL teacher standards and CSA Christian Distinctive teacher standards will be issued following completion of the Symposium.

 

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Key teachers and curriculum leaders of English (primary and secondary) in Christian schools
• Experienced writers of English curriculum programs and units of work of the Christian school context
• Early career educators who are creative and innovative with a passion for the authentic incorporation of Christian perspectives and worldview into curriculum (English / Literacy)

 

ACCOMMODATION REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

Official accommodation for the National Curriculum Symposium will be at Travelodge Hotel Garden City, Brisbane.

Accommodation registration includes:

• Room (twin (limited) or double)
• Breakfast
• Travel to and from Symposium venue on Day One and the morning of Day Two

 

REGISTRATION PACKAGES – NOW ACCEPTING SYMPOSIUM ONLY REGISTRATIONS

Option A – $540pp (inc. GST) – NOT AVAILABLE

Includes:

• Symposium
• 2 nights accommodation (21-22 March – Wed night & Thurs night)
• Breakfast
• Travel to and from Symposium venue (Day One and morning of Day Two)

 

Option B – $390pp (inc. GST) – NOT AVAILABLE

Includes:

• Symposium
• 1 night accommodation (22 March – Thurs night ONLY)
• Breakfast
• Travel to and from Symposium venue (Day One and morning of Day Two)

 

Option C – $230pp (inc. GST)

Includes:

• Symposium (ONLY)

 

PROGRAM – DAY ONE (Thursday, 22 March)

8.30am – Registration open: Tea, Coffee & Refreshments available

9.00am – Welcome and Introductory Reflection (Sandra Scott – CSA Curriculum Officer

9.15am – Introducing God’s Big Story (GBS) 2.0 – Rationale, Big Ideas and Essential Questions

9.30am – Session 1: GBS 2.0 Australian Curriculum – English Framework (ACEF) unpacked

10.30am – Morning tea

11.00am – Writing Groups: Collaborative Development of GBS 2.0 ACEF

12.30pm – Lunch

1.15pm – Collaborative Curriculum Writing Workshop 1

3.00pm – Symposium Delegates’ Photograph & Afternoon Tea

3.20pm – Debrief and overview of Day 2

4.30pm – Close

*Free evening. Networking dinner options will be available and announced at the symposium.

 

PROGRAM – DAY TWO (Friday, 23 March)

9.00am – Welcome and morning reflection

9.30am – Curriculum Unit Writing Workshop 2

11.00am – Morning Tea

11.30am – Curriculum Unit Writing Workshop 3

1.00pm – Lunch

2.00pm – Curriculum Unit Writing Workshop 4 (prepare to share)

2.45pm – Gallery Walk / Group Presentations

3.30pm – Where to from here: Learning Object Repository, Professional learning events, Continuing conversations

4.00pm – Close of Symposium

 

REGISTRATION

Registration for this event is now closed.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact Sandra Scott.