Parliament 101: Professional Learning Series
Boost your Civics & Citizenship content knowledge.
Need to learn your Civics & Citizenship content, or is it time for a refresher? Join us for our suite of sessions that give you Parliament and Civics 101.
Parliamentary Basics for Teachers – ONLINE via MS Teams – 3.30pm-5pm 21 January 2025
Assists year 3-12 teachers with understanding:
- the Australian Curriculum Civics & Citizenship & SACE curriculum content;
- engaging strategies for teaching it in the classroom;
- ideas for cross-curricular implementation; and
- the resources available to support in class delivery.
Suitable for teachers new to the content area, or those who could do with a refresher.
Understanding Legislation – ONLINE via MS Teams – 4-5pm 22 January 2025
Suitable for teachers of years 6-12 who would like a deeper understanding of the process of making/changing laws and how to view, track, and find legislation online to use in class. This program covers:
- types of Bills (original, repealing, consolidating, amending, Private Members, Government);
- the passage of a Bill through Parliament;
- using the SA Parliament’s legislation tracker to monitor the progress of a Bill; and
- viewing legislation online.
Top 5 Tips for Teaching Civics & Citizenship – ONLINE via MS Teams – 4-5pm 23 January 2025
Suitable for teachers of years 5-12 who are comfortable with Civics & Citizenship content, but would like to find ways to enhance their programming. This program covers:
- why teaching Civics & Citizenship is so important
- the 5 tips, and workshopping how to use them in a classroom
- programs on offer at Parliament House