The Parliamentary Education Team offers several professional learning opportunities for teachers and school staff to further their understanding of parliamentary processes and governance in Queensland.

Teachers are also welcome to attend our paid Professional Programs, including half-day and full-day seminars at Parliament House in Brisbane and full-day seminars in different regional centres each year.

Regional workshops for teachers*

In-person professional development session 

'Minecraft Masters' Mystery Location*    *Location is contingent on the winning school  in our Parliament in Minecraft Competition.  Enter to have us visit YOUR town!	3.30pm - 5.30pm Thursday 7 August Venue TBA	Registration opens closer to the date
Townsville	1.00pm - 3.00pm Friday 30 August (student-free day) Venue TBA	Registration opens closer to the date

*Subject to sufficient demand.

 

Democracy in Action

Professional development webinar series for teachers

Democracy in action is free professional development webinar series that has been created especially for teachers to enhance their knowledge and understanding of our democratic system of government.

Facilitated by the Queensland Parliamentary Service, Parliamentary Education Office (Canberra) and Supreme Court Library Queensland, you'll learn about key features of our representative democracy and the history of our legal system.

Join us to discover and develop new skills, activities and resources for use in your classroom!

Term 1

Wednesday 28 February (Week 6) 4 to 5pm

Comparing bicameral and unicameral legislatures During this session, presented by Queensland Parliamentary Service and Parliamentary Education Office, you will: deepen your knowledge about the Australian and Queensland Parliament, compare and contrast bicameral and unicameral systems, and learn the story behind the abolition of the Legislative Council in Queensland.   Register now

 

Term 3

Wednesday 24 July (Week 3)             4 to 5pm

Human rights and law making During this session, presented by the Queensland Parliamentary Service, Parliamentary Education Office and Supreme Court Library Queensland, you will: learn about current human rights frameworks and legislation, explore how human rights impact law-making practices and processes in Queensland and Australia, and investigate how human rights mechanisms by been applied in Queensland courts.  Register now

Term 4

Wednesday 16 October  (Week 3)                    4 to 5pm

Get involved: avenues for active citizenship in the classroom During this session, presented by the Queensland Parliamentary Service, Parliamentary Education Office and Supreme Court Library Queensland, you will: discover how individuals and groups can engage with democratic institutions to advocate for change, and explore the connection between project based learning and active citizenship. Register now

Wednesday 13 November (Week 7)  4 to 5pm

Scrutiny under the spotlight During this session, presented by the Queensland Parliamentary Service, Parliamentary Education Office and Supreme Court Library Queensland, you will: learn about the different ways law is scrutinised in Queensland and Australia, and discuss the effectiveness of different mechanisms of scrutiny. Register now

 

CONTACT

Kirsten Murray
Parliamentary Education Officer
07 3553 6413
parliamentary.education@parliament.qld.gov.au 

 

 

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Australian Professional Standards for Teachers outcomes Professional Knowledge:

• Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area 2.1
• Content selection and organisation 2.2.2

Professional Practice:

• Use teaching strategies 3.3
• Select and use resources 3.4

Professional Engagement:

• Engage in professional learning and improve practice 6.2
• Engage with colleagues and improve practice 6.3

 

 

 

Teacher Advisory Group

The teacher advisory group brings together educators from various levels and sectors of education in Queensland, to assist in the development of Parliamentary Education resources. Parliamentary Education will work with the group to improve awareness of the role of the Legislative Assembly, its committees and members in our democratic system of government.

PURPOSE

• Provide insight and advice on the development of activities, events and resources in line with the curriculum and contemporary classroom practice
• Identify opportunities for broadening the reach of the program, particularly to engage with educators and students in regional and remote communities

COMMITMENT

Group members are appointed for 12 month terms, and may seek continued membership. Parliamentary Education may renew nominations during the 12 month term if needs arise.

The Teacher Advisory Group meets quarterly. Advice may be sought from panel members in between meetings via email or phone appointment.

Click here to download a nomination form.

All teachers currently registered in Queensland are welcome to apply, regardless of year level or education sector.
Please email parliamentary.education@parliament.qld.edu.au or call (07) 3553 6415 for more information.