Differentiation in the HASS Classroom (2 day course)

Friday, 27 March & Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Differentiation is a vital skill for all teachers in any Australian classroom, where the range of student abilities, interests and needs are so varied, including students with disability and those who may be gifted and/or talented. Teachers are now expected to differentiate and personalise learning to cater for the full range of abilities in their classrooms, however many are asked to do this with limited training, or without knowing how to connect differentiated practice to other aspects of teaching. In order for differentiated practice to be effective, it must be systematic and the lens through which other teacher tasks, such as assessment and program design, are practiced. Teachers who are highly skilled in differentiation are those who can ensure all students are learning and making progress. 

This course is appropriate for secondary HASS teachers (Years 7 to 10, Coordinators and Curriculum Leaders who want a comprehensive understanding of the evidence for and how to differentiate for diverse abilities, and how to do this effectively and efficiently in the context of a HASS classroom. Participants will look at the practical aspects of differentiation including how to ensure it is systematic, and closely connected to assessment, program design and classroom practice. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and share ideas, participate in practical planning, and have the chance to implement goals in between each day of the course.

Sign-in from 8.45am.  Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Brooke Tonev (BSSc, BCom, GradCertEd) is an experienced Humanities and Social Science teacher and School Leader who has a passion for working with children who are diverse, with a focus on gifted and talented. Brooke has most recently worked at John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School as a Director of Teaching and Learning, has worked in pastoral roles and has completed mini-COGE and advanced mini-COGE courses in differentiation and twice-exceptionality. In these roles Brooke has worked extensively and effectively with staff teams to build their capacity to differentiate and cater for students of all abilities in their classroom practice and planning. In 2024 Brooke started a new role at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School and received a Teacher Leader Award for Excellence from ACEL WA. Brooke is an experienced, well-informed and compassionate educator and leader who is passionate about working with teachers to improve understanding and practice when working with diverse students, and particularly gifted and talented students.

Please contact Kylie Bice at admin@growingupgreatness.com or 0432 179 629 if you have questions about this event or to negotiate a price for groups larger than 10. 

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REFUND POLICY: A refund for the full amount minus the booking fee of $3.50 will be given if participants advise Growing Up Greatness at least 48 hours before the event. No individual or group refunds will be given after this time. All participants will receive a full refund if the event is cancelled by Growing Up Greatness.