Improving student outcomes
Pearson's second annual Learning and Teaching Conference provides educators with a holistic approach to improving student outcomes across 4 key conference streams. Learn from national and international experts across the four streams as they provide theories, research and practical strategies, all supported by evidence, on how to improve outcomes for K–12 students.
Leadership
The leadership stream is for current and aspiring leaders to learn about emerging technologies, school improvement, collaborative leader development, mentoring and more.
Student Wellbeing
Learn about wellbeing strategies that will nurture resilience and empower students, understand the neuroscience involved and work on prevention strategies.
Teaching & Learning
Hear the latest research in the field of teaching and learning and put theory into practice across a variety of topics.
Literacy & Numeracy
Look at strategies to improve outcomes in Literacy and Numeracy across digital learning, flipped classrooms, social learning and more.
Who should attend
The Learning and Teaching Conference welcomes K-12 educators from any sector at any stage of their career. The streams allow delegates to focus on a particular area according to their role or interests. Relevant sessions will be tagged Primary, Secondary or K–12 to allow delegates to choose what is most applicable to them.
What you will learn
- How to nurture and develop teachers’ performance and effectiveness
- The digital technologies that engage students and teachers and enhance teaching and learning practices
- How to develop and sustain positive relationships between staff, students and parents
- What has an impact on improving student learning outcomes, as identified by current research and evidence
- How to develop confident, literate and numerate students
Keynotes and masterclasses
Each keynote will also present an optional masterclass to a limited group of 40 attendees. Masterclasses provide you with an in-depth opportunity to work with these well known educators.
Alan November
Thursday 5 November
International presenter Alan November thrives on confirming and challenging educators’ thoughts about what’s possible in the world of teaching and learning.
Dr Alma Harris and Dr Michelle Jones
Friday 6 November
Dr Alma Harris' research work focuses on organisational change and development. She will be co-presenting with Dr Michelle Jones, whose current role is in development and internationalisation at the Institute of Educational Leadership, University of Malaya.
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
Saturday 7 November
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is one of Australia’s highest profile psychologists. He is committed to exploring and understanding the role of new and emerging technologies in the lives of young people.