Dr Anita Heiss teacher event - Dirrayawadha

Join us for an incredible opportunity to learn from best-selling author and proud Wiradyuri woman Dr Anita Heiss in this teacher professional development event. TQI approved for 1 hour (event only) or 2 hours (with completion of take-home task).

Learn strategies for teaching early Australian Colonial history with contemporary literature and gain valuable insights from Dr Heiss’ research, writing and educational resources.

Anita Heiss will discuss Dirrayawadha: Rise Up, a groundbreaking historical novel about resistance, resilience and love during the frontier wars and share resources to support your teaching.

The content of this workshop supports the Australian Curriculum for Senior Secondary English, Year 4 History, Year 5 History and Year 9 History: Making and transforming a nation (1750-1914).

Teachers wishing to claim 2 hours of TQI accredited PL will be required to complete a take-home written reflection task (supplied at the event).