Beyond Sorry: Indigenous Education for the 21st Century - World Teachers Day Celebration

You are invited to join the Hills / Parramatta branch of the Australian College of Educators in celebrating World Teachers Day with a dinner and awards evening on Monday, 25 October 2010.

The program for the evening will include a presentation from Professor Paul Chandler, Dean of Education, University of Wollongong who will discuss 'Beyond Sorry: Indigenous Education for the 21st Century'

Dr John DeCourcy, President of the NSW Branch of the college will also present the 2010 Teacher Awards which acknowledge outstanding teachers from the region.

Special table rate for 10 people from the same school - $650 inc gst. If you wish to book a table please email laurac@austcolled.com.au with booking details.

MEET THE SPEAKER



Professor Paul Chandler, Dean of Education, University of Wollongong

Professor Chandler completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Graduate Diploma of Education at Sydney University. In 1987, he began teaching science and mathematics in his community at Matraville High School in Sydney. A chance meeting outside UNSW led him to pursue a Master of Science in Psychology and PhD in Education. In 1992, he became the first academic from education to ever receive an Australian Research Council post- doctoral research fellowship. At UNSW, he built a reputation as innovative researcher, a very popular lecturer and strong advocate for Indigenous education. He chaired the review that led to the creation of Nura Gili ("place of light and fire") at UNSW.

Professor Chandler completed two terms as Head of School of Education before being appointed Dean of Education at the University of Wollongong. Paul is regarded as an international expert in cognition and learning and has received numerous research and teaching awards.  He is currently the most cited educational researcher appointed at any Australian University. In 2008, at a National Press Club event, Professor Chandler was awarded as one of Australia's ten most pre-eminent researchers.

Professor Chandler's passion is working with young people and for 25 years, he has been heavily involved in improving outcomes for disadvantaged young people through an array of community driven projects and initiatives.

Two-course dinner provided. Drinks available at bar prices.