Quality Teaching in Practice Conference

2023 marks 20 years since the QT Model was first introduced in Australian schools. It has stood the test of time and the test of multiple rigorous research studies. Since 2003 it has been the NSW Department of Education’s framework for high quality teaching, embedded in its 2,200 schools.

Quality Teaching Rounds was first developed in 2014 as a way to support teachers embed the QT Model in their practice. Since then, more than 3,500 teachers from 1,500 schools have taken part in QTR, positively impacting as many as 400,000 students.

QTiP23 is a celebration of Quality Teaching in its many forms. We recognise the complexity of teaching and the importance of local contexts in delivering great learning experiences. At last year’s conference, we heard from a diverse array of teachers and school leaders who have implemented QTR – primary schools, high schools, remote schools, metropolitan schools, small schools and large schools. Hospital schools, Schools for Specific Purposes, Environmental Education Centres and Distance Education providers have all experienced the broad impacts of QTR.

We are thrilled to be able to offer exclusive access to a full day Dylan Wiliam masterclass on Embedding Formative Assessment for delegates of the Quality Teaching in Practice conference. The masterclass is strictly limited to 150 people.

The masterclass will take place on Wednesday 31 May as an extension to the Quality Teaching in Practice conference. Conference delegates can add the masterclass ticket for the discounted price of $450 on top of their conference registration – select the “3-Day pass” during checkout to avoid disappointment.

Delegates who have already purchased the 2-day pass and wish to add the masterclass can do so by contacting us via email: [email protected].

Embedding Formative Assessment

A large and growing evidence base shows that helping teachers develop their use of minute-to-minute and day-by-day assessment is a powerful way to improve student learning. However, adopting formative assessment, or assessment for learning as it is sometimes called, involves far more than adding a few “quick fixes” to teachers’ classroom repertoires. It involves a fundamental shift in focus, from what the teacher is putting into the process to what the students are getting out of it.

During this masterclass, participants will learn:

• What formative assessment is (and isn’t)
• Practical techniques for implementing formative assessment in classrooms
• How to sustain formative assessment within teacher learning communities

Sharing a registration

To help make the conference affordable and practical for schools, teachers can share their registration with colleagues – i.e. one teacher attends Days 1 & 2 of the conference, and another teacher attends the Day 3 masterclass. During registration select “one attendee” and then indicate the days you will attend in the final question of the booking form.

Quality Teaching in Practice will be held on 29-30 May 2023 at Newcastle City Hall.

Key information

• Newcastle City Hall is located at 290 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300
• It is located near the Civic light rail stop, which travels along Hunter St from Newcastle Beach to the Newcastle Interchange Train Station.
• Information on the best off street parking options can be found on the City of Newcastle website. Civic West, Gibson St is closest to the venue, and The Store connects with both train, bus and light rail services.
• Information on flying in and out of Newcastle, and transport services connecting the airport and the city can be found on the Newcastle Airport website.

If you have any questions about attending QTiP23, get in touch: [email protected]