Australian Curriculum Studies Association

🌍 📢 And.......our next presenter is Dr Elvie Tamata from Vanuatu. This conversation will give listeners and viewers a glimpse into the education system where students are mostly trilingual. There are over 100 languages spoken in the country; a country with a population of around 300,000 people. Education systems are multi faceted and it is an example of creating a culturally responsive curriculum for all students. Deakin University

Elvie spent seven years working as a secondary school teacher. After studying at The University of South Pacific she embarked on establishing the in-service teacher unit at the Teachers College in Vanuatu.

She has successfully completed her doctorate from Deakin University and is passionate about conducting research which is contextual to Vanuatu. She seeks to build a research culture in her country which is conducted by her own people. Elvie is an advocate for the success of women in often male-dominated environments and is determined to show that girls can achieve anything they set their minds to.













Dr Rebecca Cairns

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Symposium SPOTLIGHT 📢

This week we announced our first 4 presenters for our Symposium.

They will take you on a curriculum journey around the world 🌍

Dr. David Secomb in Japan

Kirsi Pyhältö in Finland

Dr Elvie Tamata in Vanuatu

Taylor Hughson in New Zealand

We’re looking forward to you joining us on Saturday, 11th July!

This symposium will be pre-recorded, and your ticket will give you full access to all presentations, Q&A sessions, links to the presenters’ publications and articles, as well as opportunities to connect with others.

So even if you’re unable to attend on the day—you won’t miss out. We’ve got you covered!

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Alison Bedford Dr Rebecca Cairns Jonathan Carpenter Andrew Oberthur Dr. Helen Schiele

Glenn Savage Pasi Sahlberg Dr Phillip Poulton John Nicholas Saunders, PhD Emily Ross Kate O'Connor Stewart Riddle Lucinda McKnight

📢 🌍 Presenter SPOTLIGHT

We are delighted to announce our next presenter- Kirsi Pyhältö

Kirsi is a Professor at the Department of Education at The Centre of University Teaching and Learning in Helsinki, Finland. She will present on the longitudinal studies undertaken on curriculum reform in Finland. This will also be followed by a Q and A session. This is one you do not want to miss!!!!

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Make sure you get your tickets today. Remember a ticket also gives you access to the recordings after the symposium so you catch up at a time best for you.

Our symposium is right around the corner! Can you believe it?
It will feature some of the most prominent speakers from around the world, who will take you on the journey of curriculum reform. With Professor Mark Priestly, Dr Taylor Hughson, Dr David Secomb being just a few of the presenters, it's one not to miss. You can buy your tickets here. Great deal for Members...only $50

The sessions are all pre recorded, and you will also have access to the recordings after the day. We know how busy life can be!

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📢 Our second Symposium speaker has now been released!! Taylor Hughson

We know that New Zealand has been a country of interest in the last few years as a result of its curriculum reform. Taylor speaks to us about what has been happening and where it is at today.

Taylor Hughson is a lecturer in education at Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington in Aotearoa New Zealand. He recently completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge in the UK where he examined England's recent set of teacher policy reforms. Prior to moving into the university sector, Taylor was a secondary school English teacher in Auckland, Wellington and the UK. He is the early career representative on the board of the Curriculum Journal, and regularly serves as an advisor to the New Zealand Ministry of Education on curriculum policy. Taylor’s specialist areas of study are:

The Curriculum Journal



-Curriculum theory and practice

-Education policy — including its development, enactment and evaluation

-Globalisation and education

-Educational assessment and its intersection with curriculum and/or pedagogy









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🌍 World Curriculum Symposium

Can't make it on the day, can't make all the sessions? Don't worry we have you sorted. Due to international time zones, all our sessions will be prerecorded. This means that if you buy a ticket we can give you access to the recordings for you to watch at a time convenient to yourselves.

So, what do you get for your $50 symposium?

access to high quality researchers

access to CEO, Director Generals and Curriculum directors from countries all over the world

access to recordings to view at a time that suits you

6 hours of Professional Learning certificate

access to papers and journal articles from presenters

access to discussion boards and post symposium conversations

Get your tickets today: On one day, you can immerse yourself in the world of multiple education systems and how they navigate curriculum reform.

If you buy a ticket for the day, we can give you:

access to the recordings

your 6 hours of Professional Learning certificate

access to the presenters' papers

details of how to contact the education departments

post event discussion and materials

ALL THIS for as low as $50 for members, $100 for non members

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ACSA Symposium 2026 ACSA Symposium featuring the voices and work of international educators. ONLINE

Our Executive Director Anna Ritzema had the most fruitful conversation with Arlene Forster, CEO of the Department of Education in Ireland. They are part of a larger education research group in Europe and have released their "playbook" which is a series of articles and papers from their last conference. You can find it by clicking on the link below, as well as previous playbooks from over the years.

https://www.cidree.org/cidree_yearbook/yearbook-2025/

On one day, you can immerse yourself in the world of multiple education systems and how they navigate curriculum reform.
If you buy a ticket for the day, we can give you:

access to the recordings
your 6 hours of Professional Learning certificate
access to the presenters' papers
details of how to contact the education departments
post event discussion and materials

ALL THIS for as low as $50 for members, $100 for non members

Click on the link below to get your ticket
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