News 2012
Conferences / Seminars
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER Conferences
A Professional Development Day: George Couros
Flinders University is very pleased to announce that George Couros, will be facilitating a one day Professional Development event with the School of Education. Held October 29th, 2012.
http://www.flinders.edu.au/events/show/event/a-professional-development-day-george-couros
FEFRI Annual Conference
The Flinders Educational Futures Research Institute (FEFRI) Annual Conference will will be held on Monday, 19th November 2012 at the School of Education, Flinders University. Click on the link for more information. FEFRI 2012 conference (PDF 123KB)
International Baccalaureate Symposium
A Flinders University IB Symposium will be held on November 23rd and 24th
IB Symposium flyer (PDF 402KB)
News Archives
2010
Twighlight Seminars
The Southern Schools Research Group hosted the first in what we anticipate will be an ongoing series of collaborative 'twilight' research meetings, each highlighting a specific research method/methodology. On Monday July 5th, (from 4:30 - 6pm in the International Room 5.34), the Southern Schools Group presented six, ten-minute presentations focusing on "interviews" as a key research technique. The six researchers provided a wonderfully diverse window onto the world of interviewing. Their approaches ranging from quantitative survey research through to post-structuralism. The night was very well attended, the ensuing discussion was lively and everyone enjoyed a beverage and light snack. Look out for our next twilight seminar which we hope to run in September 2010.
Educational Futures Supports Research Higher Degree Students
On Tuesday 30 June, the School of Education in association with the Centre for the Analysis of Educational Futures held a one-day conference for postgraduate coursework and research higher degree students. The conference was designed to provide students of the School of Education the opportunity to put their research in the public forum for discussion and exchange ideas with colleagues and staff.
Vice-Chancellor includes Educational Futures in Top 10
At his Town Hall meeting on 26th March, the Vice-Chancellor of Flinders University Professor Michael Barber revealed the 10 research groups that are now the University's nominated Areas of Strategic Research Investment (ASRIs).
2009
August 2009
SHAPE Primary Years Conference
On August 3rd 2009, Flinders University played host to the SA HPE Primary Years conference.
The Conference, which was held in the new room of the Sturt Gym, was attended by 116 delegates.
Shane Pill, Lecturer in Physical Education in the School of Education at Flinders University, gave the keynote presentation.
Shane was joined by fellow academics Associate Professor Murray Drummond, also from the School of Education, and Dr Claire Drummond from Flinders Prevention, Promotion and Primary Health Care.
June 2009
Educational Futures supports Research Higher Degree Students
On Tuesday 30 June, the School of Education in association with the Centre for the Analysis of Educational Futures held a one-day conference for postgraduate coursework and research higher degree students. The conference was designed to provide students of the School of Education the opportunity to put their research in the public forum for discussion and exchange ideas with colleagues and staff.
The conference began with an Indonesian dance and vocal presentation, organised by some of the School's international students. Students and staff were later joined in the morning break by Professor Michael Barber, Vice-Chancellor of Flinders University, who acknowledge the importance of the event. Professor Andrew Beer, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Professor Faith Trent, Executive Dean Faculty Education, Humanities, Law and Theology also attended part of the day.
Feedback from staff and students indicate that the conference was a great success. It provided an opportunity for students at all stages of their RHD candidature to gain experience in presenting their work to a broader audience. The contributions of staff, who committed their time and expertise to running each session and providing detailed feedback, was highly valued.
March 2009
Vice-Chancellor includes Educational Futures in Top 10
At his Town Hall meeting on 26th March, the Vice-Chancellor of Flinders University Professor Michael Barber revealed the 10 research groups that are now the University's nominated Areas of Strategic Research Investment (ASRIs). The ten research groups are:
- Cancer Prevention
- Clinical Change
- Cultural Heritage
- Educational Futures
- Eye and Vision
- Medical Devices
- Molecular Technologies
- Psychology
- Social Determinants of Health
- Water and Environmental Sustainability
2008
November 2008
The Learner Wellbeing Conference
One hundred and forty researchers, teachers, curriculum and policy officers and leaders joined staff at Flinders University for the Educational Futures 2008 Annual Conference on Learner Wellbeing.
Jan Andrews, Deputy Chief Executive Schools & Children's Services, officially opened the conference with a short address after a warm welcome to country from Katrina Garlabinna Kartanya Power. Dr Helen McGrath, Deakin University, began proceedings with a keynote presentation titled The Links Between Student Wellbeing and Academic Success. The conference concluded with a lively and informative panel discussion.
April 2008
Meeting the needs of country Teachers
The Centre for the Analysis of Educational Futures has devised a multi-workshop program specifically for primary teachers in country schools. To view the entire article, click this link Meeting the needs of country teachers (PDF 406KB) .
Building Networks of Best Practice
Lesley Henderson, Lecturer in Gifted Education and Educational Psychology in the School of Education, brought together the coordinators of Gifted Education for a one day conference titled “Building Networks of Best Practice”.
The conference, which was held at Immanuel College, aimed to establish a network of leadership for Gifted Education within South Australian Schools, share ideas about best practice and collaboratively document ideas about best practice and resources for Gifted Education.
Lesley plans to use the proceeds from the conference to publish a resource book for Gifted Education co-ordinators.
Visualising Language Learning Conference
In celebration of the United Nations' International Year of Languages, the Flinders University Languages Education Research Group is holding a one day conference titled Visualising Language Learning. To view the entire article, click this link Visualising Language Learning Media Advisory (PDF 360KB) .
March 2008
A Play - A Satire - A Social Experiment: Educating Fronnie at the Fringe
So, should the primary purpose of education be preparing a workforce, furthering social justice, imparting moral values, or promoting individual fulfilment? Thanks to Paul Jewell’s Adelaide Fringe play Educating Fronnie, the choice is up to you.
Paul received extremely good attendances at both performances of Educating Fronnie. “I'm still counting the votes, but the child centrered 'Chris Childs' is the winner. The whole exercise has been very successful, with interesting data to be analysed and published , hopefully later this year.”
January 2008
Ngunyawaiendi Terthoappendi (Play to Educate)
On 21st January 2008, the Flinders University School of Education Physical Education Research Group will host the 1st Asia Pacific Sport in Education Conference. To view the entire article, click here.
2007
October 2007
Forging links to ensure Positive Educational Futures in North and South
On Monday 29th October, an event to recognise research links between Educational Futures at Flinders University and the South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services will be held at Sage Restaurant at Flinders University.
