Kate Mulvany OAM, Andy Griffiths and more at Bell Shakespeare’s NESA-accredited National Teacher Conference
Bell Shakespeare has recently announced its 2024 National Teacher Conference is now NESA-accredited. Taking place at Bell Shakespeare’s Sydney headquarters and online on 9 – 10 August 2024, the National Teacher Conference, proudly supported by Teachers Mutual Bank, will offer an enriching two days of conversation and learning about Shakespeare and the way we teach his plays.
Featuring a heavy-weight lineup of speakers including actor and writer Kate Mulvany AOM, Australian author Andy Griffiths, author and social commentator Jane Caro AM, actor and director Kyle Morrison, Professor Liam Semler and more[SB1] , the National Teacher Conference will be an opportunity for teachers to step away from the classroom and learn from top industry practitioners, while connecting and networking with Australian teachers of Shakespeare from diverse backgrounds.
Bell Shakespeare’s Head of Education, Joanna Erskine said “This is an event that will nourish every teacher’s mind and soul. In addition to inspiration and practical strategies to take back to classrooms, teachers will enjoy provocative debates, panels and juicy conversations that will enable them to reflect on their own practice and gain new ideas and perspectives. We'll also be hosting a special soiree on Friday 9 August where we’ll celebrate teachers, connection and Shakespeare against the spectacular backdrop of Sydney harbour.”
“Teachers are working harder than ever, in incredibly challenging circumstances, and they deserve to be valued, supported and celebrated. We invite all teachers to join us, whether live or online, for this exciting two days of inspiration and collegiality.”
The conference will offer presentations from artists, academics, theatre practitioners and teachers discussing innovative approaches to teaching Shakespeare, new concepts and proven tips and tricks for the classroom, panel discussions, interactive workshops and networking events.
Sessions include:
· Fate, show thy force: Kate Mulvany on a life with Shakespeare | Kate Mulvany AOM
· Karaoke with King Duncan: Andy Griffiths on the Joy of Play | Andy Griffiths
· The Elephant in the Room | Jane Caro AM and Ann Caro
· Aboriginality and Shakespeare | Kyle Morrison
· Midnights Mayhem: How Taylor Swift unlocks Shakespeare’s sonnets | Prof Liam E. Semler
Completing Bell Shakespeare’s National Teacher Conference will contribute 9 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and Assessment of the NSW Curriculum/Early Years Learning Framework, addressing Standard Descriptors 1.1.2, 1.3.2, 3.3.2 & 3.5.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher in NSW.
Teachers may register for the in-person event via the Bell Shakespeare website, which includes on-site lunch and refreshments, or join us online and watch the live-streamed event.
Teachers can view the packed two-day schedule here, and read more about the sessions available.
Photographs of the 2022 conference are by Clare Hawley.
About the National Teacher Conference
DATES & TIMES
Friday 9 – Saturday 10 August 2024
9.30am - 5.00pm daily (conference sessions)
Friday night soirée included in standard conference registration
LOCATION
The Neilson Nutshell, Pier 2/3
Walsh Bay Arts Precinct
1/13A Hickson Road
Dawes Point NSW 2000
HOW MUCH?
Standard registration (onsite attendance)
1-day pass $250
2-day pass $500
Onsite conference registration at Pier 2/3, includes daily lunch and refreshments
Online registration (live stream only)
1-day pass $75
2-day pass $120
Access to daily livestream of conference