Alice Springs PD Empowering educators to strengthen student outcomes

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.