Events

Join the Geography and History Teachers Association of the Northern Territory for our Term 3 Professional Learning Afternoon! Enjoy a fee-free afternoon of collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful conversations with fellow HASS teachers. Those interested in becoming more involved with GHTANT are warmly invited to stay for the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Professional development event for HASS educators. Theme: Humanities in the Modern World: Why It Matters. Date: Saturday 13th June 2026 Venue: Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel Time: 8.30-1pm Catering: Morning Tea and Lunch provide Price: $40 for GHTANT members, $70 for non-members. 

Fieldwork is an essential element of geography, and is an area where many teachers feel a little apprehensive. But this is nervousness that needs to be overcome, because the collection, collation and analysis of data is a central element of geography and geographic information systems, and are vital skills that lead to genuine employment pathways. This session will introduce approaches to both fieldwork, and how students can be exposed to some initial GIS skills that will help them to understand how we can use spatial data to solve real world problems. We will start local, by looking at fieldwork that can be undertaken in your school, and how we can use free GIS tools like Felt.com to build skills in an engaging (and non-threatening way)! Come along on Saturday May 2 2026 to improve your skills as a teacher of geography! Location to be advised, but morning tea will be provided! Free for GHTANT members, $15 for non members. Consider joining if you aren't a member! Venue to be advised: it will be in Darwin.

Session Blurbs Explicitly Teaching Inquiry Presenter: Loraine Caldwell Explicit Direct Instruction and inquiry-based learning are in some ways the antithesis of each other. However, utilising EDI strategies can make students more confident and capable of undertaking research and inquiry tasks. This workshop will explore strategies to support students to master the foundation skills required to develop the higher order thinking required to successfully complete their own investigations. General Capabilities in action: Designing Meaningful HASS Learning Presenter: Nelly Labiche This session explores ways to embed the General Capabilities within Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS). Participants will deepen their understanding of how this dimension of the curriculum can be authentically integrated into both formative and summative HASS tasks. Teachers will learn how to design learning experiences that build students’ disciplinary knowledge while strengthening the transferable skills. Addressing antisemitism in the education setting Presenter: Justin Zammit This session focuses on addressing antisemitism in school settings and on teaching the Holocaust safely, respectfully, and professionally. Participants will explore age‑appropriate strategies for building students’ historical understanding while fostering empathy and critical awareness to help them navigate the complexities of the contemporary world.

GHTANT would like to invite our members who are teaching geography (or who have a strong passion for geography) to meet for a coffee to discuss the professional learning we can offer during the year. Our first conference had a history focus, so we'll put together a similar event for geography teachers in Term 2. But before we do that, we'd like to check in with members to identify areas of interest and need. If you can't make it but would like to contribute ideas, please email them to hello@ghtant.org.au  Coffee provided!

Join us for a free meet-and-greet for GHTANT members and other associations.  ACPHER and STANT have arranged a social catch up at the Darwin Ski Club on 19 March, and have invited other associations to join them. GHTANT will book a table. There is no cost and some non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles will be provided.  We'd love to see you there!