The Dean’s Lecture Series are free public lectures delivered by distinguished academics, education experts and thought leaders impacting the Australian and global landscape of education.
Gap gazing or recognising strengths: Rethinking mathematics education
The David Clarke Memorial Lecture as part of the Dean's Lecture Series
Join us on Wednesday, May 8, from 5:30pm to 7pm, for a lecture with Professor Jodie Hunter, which will challenge the 'gap story' told about minority communities in New Zealand and the Pacific, by sharing mathematics stories from diverse groups, including indigenous and migrant communities.
Professor Hunter will highlight the value of diverse knowledge systems in fostering inclusive learning environments and advocate for a rethinking of mathematics education.
The Use and Abuse of Large-Scale Assessment Studies: Do they still matter?
Global tests, like the OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), are driving what counts as valuable learning, impacting national assessment systems worldwide. But what have large-scale international assessment studies really taught us about student learning, and how can these lessons help us mould the future of education?
Professor Therese Hopfenbeck brought a wealth of expertise to her lecure, exploring the significance of global assessment tests and urging the audience to reconsider the types of learning that are important to evaluate and how the findings must be contextualised.
A recording of the lecture is now available
Special lectures
The Faculty of Education is proud to host a number of special Dean's Lectures commemorating the lives and contributions of past prominent leaders in education.
Past lectures
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