Teacher Open House, 12 July 2024, 3pm
Teachers from across Victoria’s education sector are invited to an open house experience at the Victorian parliament.
If you’ve been considering a school visit to Parliament House or you’d like to know more about the resources that are available to support civics and citizenship in your classroom, then register your place at this free event.
Civics and citizenship in a contemporary society, Friday 16 August, 9am-3pm
Teachers are invited to attend a free conference exploring the Victorian civics and citizenship curriculum.
The conference will consider the implementation of the new curriculum, including exploring contemporary issues, civic processes and concepts of diversity and identity, as well as strategies and activities for the civics and citizenship classroom.
About our programs
The Victorian parliament offers a range of opportunities for teachers looking to engage in professional learning, which are designed to enhance professional knowledge and practice, and support student learning.
There are a range of learning opportunities on offer, including seminars, conferences, workshops and online learning, with particular relevance to Civics and Citizenship and Legal Studies.
Each professional learning session addresses the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST). The standards that are most often addressed through participation in parliament’s professional learning opportunities include:
- APST 2 Professional knowledge: Know the content and how to teach it
- APST 6 Professional engagement: Engage in professional learning
- APST 7 Professional engagement: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.
Get in touch
We're always happy to hear from teachers who would like to discuss their requirements when introducing Civics and Citizenship into the classroom.
Whether you're looking for advice on the use of our resources or subject matter expertise, we're here to help.
Use the form below to send us an email and we'll work with you to organsie a time to talk.
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Upcoming events
Teacher Open House
Teachers and educators from across Victoria are invited to an open house experience at the Victorian parliament on Friday 12 July at 3pm.
If you’ve been considering a school visit to Parliament House or you’d like to know more about the resources that are available to support civics and citizenship in your classroom, then register your place at this free event.
This is an opportunity to explore some of the key spaces inside Parliament House and familiarise yourself with the work that takes place here. Enjoy light refreshments as you chat with parliament staff, ask questions, and connect with colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere.
