Events

Curriculum Corporation Conference: C21st Learning: Acting (Inter) Nationally

Monday, 10 November 2008

to Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Sofitel Melbourne, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne

Curriculum Corporation’s 15th annual conference, C21st Learning: Acting (Inter) Nationally will be held in Melbourne on 10 and 11 November 2008 at Sofitel Melbourne.

A more socially inclusive Australia? A more productive nation?

The 2008 Curriculum Corporation conference will explore how education contributes to policy imperatives in a new era of national cooperation.

Speakers will explore:

  • Better, brighter, smarter? Our place in the world
  • A National Curriculum fit for purpose
  • Innovation and next practice
  • Retaining and attracting quality teachers
  • The power of assessment data to lift performance
  • Participation for all.

 

The conference program is now available online, and features many national and international speakers, including:

  • Valerie Hannon - Director of Strategy, The Innovation Unit, UK
  • Stephen Heppell - CEO, Heppell.net, Chair in New Media Environments, Bournemouth University, UK
  • Barry McGaw - Chair, National Curriculum Board, Australia
  • Chris Wardlaw - Deputy Secretary for Education, Hong Kong

 

Curriculum Corporation is offering you the opportunity to register for C21st Learning: Acting (Inter) Nationally at a discounted registration rate during a special 'early bird rate extension period'. Between now and Monday 1 September, you can register for this two day event for just $630, a saving of $80!

To take advantage of this offer, please visit http://www.curriculum.edu.au/conference/2008/default.asp?id=23739 and download the registration form. Complete the form and fax to (03) 9419 3517 by 5pm on Monday 1 September.

For more information on the conference please visit http://www.curriculum.edu.au/conference/2008/ or email conference@curriculum.edu.au