Research conversations at the 3rd Pymble Research Conference

Research conversations at the 3rd Pymble Research Conference

Pymble Research Conference (adult version), Tuesday 26 July, 5.00pm-7.30pm, Pymble Ladies’ College, Conde Library

It certainly doesn’t seem right to add ‘adult version’ to the title of a school conference, but now that we have a student research conference, I need to differentiate the two. This is, of course, an excellent problem to have!

This year’s conference theme is ‘research conversations’ and with a couple of years of separation and so much happening in our fast paced local and global spheres, the opportunity to come together and converse cannot be overstated. Dr Kate Highfield, member of our College Board, Early Childhood Australia leader and Senior Lecturer at the Australian Catholic University, will deliver the keynote address, Five big ideas from under 5s: Early Childhood Education – why do we all need to know about this? The topic of early childhood education is now squarely on the national political agenda and requires attention as we upskill about the role, responsibility and rewards of early years education. Nine short research conversation opportunities will follow, with participants able to select three to attend.

The program includes:

  • Victoria Adamovich, Pymble Ladies’ College, Wellbeing of EALD students: A look at family dynamics
  • Cristi Wilsmore, SCEGGS Darlinghurst,Teaching and learning experiences in ability-grouped mathematics primary classrooms
  • Natasha Stanfield, Pymble Ladies’ College, Ethics Committees: Training students to take an active role in the Pymble Ethics Committee
  • Karen Ahearn and Lexi Ibbotson, Pymble Ladies’ College, Exploring the benefits of play in a transition to school context
  • Liam Hume and Deb Owens, Pymble Ladies’ College, The impact of research on teacher practice in Elective Geography
  • Rev Punam Bent, Pymble Ladies’ College, Deities of our time: Social media influencing and impact on senior high school girls
  • Katie Jackson, Oakhill College, Making maths visible: Using vertical whiteboards to engage and encourage Year 10 girls to take risks when solving problems in Mathematics
  • Ryan Stewart, Pymble Ladies’ College, First Nations representation in twentieth century local histories: From Gilgandra to Pymble
  • Kate Brown, Pymble Ladies’ College, The kindness revolution: Enabling children to flourish as learners and leaders

Teachers, parents, educators from other schools, centres and universities, as well as interested students are warmly welcome. There is no charge for this event and all are very welcome to join us for what should prove to be an excellent afternoon of research conversations. Click here for Conference Registration of here to view the Conference Program