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2014 Gtavannual Conference 2014 GTAV ANNUAL CONFERENCE Australia’s Premier Annual Geography Conference and Exhibition KARSTENS CONFERENCE CENTRE MELBOURNE – 24-26 AUGUST 2014 GEOGRAPHY: ALL ENCOMPASSING Providing primary industries education resources to Australian schools. For resources and information go to: www.primezone.edu.au Primezone A4.indd 1 16/06/2014 10:21 am Conference Guide Welcome ...................................................... 1 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Messages .................................................... 3 Sunday - Founders’ Keynote Forum ..... 10 Monday - Keynotes .................................. 12 CONFERENCE DETAILS Venue .......................................................... 4 SESSION DETAILS Registration ............................................... 5 Sunday Workshops .................................. 13 Monday Workshops ................................. 24 PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sunday ........................................................ 6 FIELDWORK DAY Primary Focus - Sunday ............................ 7 Tuesday Fieldwork Trips ......................... 34 Monday ....................................................... 8 Tuesday - Fieldwork Day ........................... 9 Sponsors and Partners .......................... 36 Welcome to the 48th GTAV Annual Conference Conference Convenor / Stephen Latham It is a great privilege to bring together so many wonderful Geography educators to share their knowledge and skills with their colleagues at the largest Geography conference in Australia. As the 78 workshop abstracts were assembled into this brochure, I was in awe of the quality and depth of presentations on offer. I am sure you are disappointed that you can only select three of the workshops on each day. After a successful trial at the November 2013 Conference, you will see that some presentations have been combined to provide you with the opportunity for more breadth and exposure to different ideas, topics and organisations. A teacher facilitator has been included in many presentations to maintain a practical classroom focus. Inspired by the vibrancy of the Rob Gell moderated expert panels at the Patron’s Function, we have increased the number of keynotes on Sunday to assemble a first class panel of experts on sustainability. The panel will also include a primary and secondary Geography teacher. We are very appreciative of Rob Gell for his wise counsel and long support of the GTAV and congratulate him on his recent Order of Australia award. On Monday, after the official welcome from the Victorian Minister for Education, Hon Martin Dixon MP, we look forward to being inspired and challenged by our keynote speakers Tim Costello and Ian Rutherfurd. The Australian Curriculum: Geography AusVELS will finally be implemented for Foundation to Year 10 in 2015 with all Government and Catholic School Victorian students expected to be taught the Geography Content Descriptions with reporting to parents of the Achievement Standards attained. The new VCE Geography course will be released this year for 2016 implementation. There will be a great need for Professional Learning for trained and untrained Geography teachers. This conference will provide a springboard. Thank you to all of our partners, presenters, keynotes and exhibitors who will ensure the success of the conference. Particular thanks to my team in the office and committee members for their tireless support in bringing this conference to fruition. 1 Alex Lyne Fieldwork Award The Geography Teachers’ Association of Victoria (GTAV) is pleased to invite submissions for the Alex Lyne Fieldwork Award 2014. This award is in honour of Alex (Alec) Lyne - founding President of the GTAV. Alex Lyne’s passion for fieldwork is legendary - he fostered the integration of fieldwork into the Geography curriculum in Victorian schools. Primary and secondary geography teachers and pre service teachers are invited to submit fieldwork tasks to be considered for this award. 1. Selection criteria for the Alex Lyne Fieldwork Award are that the fieldwork: • is appropriate and challenging for the target class or year level • reflects “best practice” geography teaching • includes a range of data collection and recording techniques to be used by the students. 2. To Enter the Award, please submit the following information: • The topic and outline of instructions/methodology • The appropriate year level/s • A student’s completed Fieldwork Report or Project • Highlights of how this fieldwork reflects “best practice” Geography teaching. (200 words max.) 3. Conditions of Entry: That the fieldwork may be published by the GTAV. Entries to the GTAV office by email: [email protected] or post to: P O Box 2066, Camberwell West 3124, by 5pm Monday 14 July 2014. A committee will consider all fieldwork applications. The award will be presented by GTAV Life Member Hec Gallagher at the GTAV Annual Conference on Sunday 24 August 2014 during the Founders Keynote Forum. GTAV website A new place to visit... The GTAV website is getting a new look. Very exciting changes and new features to the GTAV website will include: • a fresh new look • improved navigation • easy-to-see upcoming events • a new online shop for products and resources. Join us when we launch the new website at the Annual Conference. gtav Newly redesigned website coming soon to: www.gtav.asn.au 2 Messages GTAV Patron / Rob Gell Our 2014 conference theme “Geography: All Encompassing” embraces the unique place that Geography occupies as a bridge between sciences and the humanities. The seven Australian Curriculum: Geography concepts, place, space, scale, change, interconnection, environment, and sustainability focus our geographical lens while referencing other academic disciplines in order to make sense of the world. Geography is now well and truly back on the map. It is once again a core part of the Australian curriculum and underpins a plethora of prospering 21st century careers such as locational technology, planning, supply chain and logistics, transport, humanitarian work, surveying and the environment. It is Geography that underpins them all. It is Geography that plays a critical role assisting students to understand the most important of global changes and global challenges. Our Conference this year again provides us with the perfect platform to both stimulate our thinking and to rekindle our enthusiasm in preparation for the 2015 implementation of the Australian Curriculum (AusVELS). Our confirmed keynote speakers are Tim Costello and Ian Rutherfurd. Australia’s most sought after voice on issues of social justice, leadership and ethics, Tim Costello is our national Geography Patron and CEO of World Vision. Tim will be followed by a keynote address by a world expert on river basins, Associate Professor Ian Rutherfurd from the University of Melbourne. We have increased the number of keynotes on Sunday to assemble a first class panel of experts on sustainability – a key Geography concept and a Cross Curriculum Priority. Professor John Thwaites, Professor Rob Adams, Sarah Rees and Tony Wheeler would not be out of place on the ABC Q and A show. I look forward to moderating what should be a lively and informative discussion for all Geography practitioners. Record numbers attended the GTAV Conference in 2013 which stamped it as the biggest in the southern hemisphere. I look forward to seeing you at our 2014 Conference which promises to be even bigger and better. GTAV website GTAV President / Trish Douglas The GTAV is committed to providing support in the learning and teaching of Geography. With the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: Geography and AusVELS in Victoria in 2015, A new place to visit... attendance at this outstanding conference for primary, secondary teachers and pre-service teachers is vital. Enrol early to share the excitement of the largest Geography conference in the southern hemisphere, to learn and network with fellow Geography educators. The GTAV website is getting a new look. Very exciting changes and new features to the GTAV website will include: • a fresh new look Global Education Project / Victoria • improved navigation easy-to-see upcoming events The involvement of the Global Education Project Victoria at the GTAV and in this Geography • conference aims to provide teachers with information and teaching strategies to incorporate • a new online shop for products and resources. global and development perspectives in the classroom. The Australian Curriculum: Geography AC Join us when we launch the new website at the Annual Conference. and AusVELS Geography provide teachers with many opportunities to develop a global perspective. Numerous workshops are offered to assist teachers provide learning experiences for students to encourage them to think globally and fully understand the world in which they live. Judy Mraz gtav Newly redesigned website coming soon to: www.gtav.asn.au Global Education Project Manager Victoria, GTAV Director of Projects 3 Conference Details Conference Details Venue Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August Karsten’s Conference Centre The GTAV Annual Conference will be held at Karsten’s Conference Centre. Karsten’s is situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD at 123 Queen Street, between Bourke and Little Collins Streets. Tuesday 26 August Fieldwork Day Many will begin at Highfield Park, Camberwell (Melway Map 60 E2). Please check your confirmation letter carefully for details. Transport & Car Parking Tram Tram stops are conveniently located within one block of the venue, in any direction; use trams in Bourke,
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