CDES - 23rd Annual Psychology Teachers’ Conference - Virtual Zoom Workshops - Friday 26 February 2021

Sep 20, 2026

CDES hosts a fully virtual Zoom conference for psychology teachers, centered on effective teaching and classroom practice. The 23rd Annual Psychology Teachers’ Conference runs Friday 26 February 2021 and includes a VCAA Update plus five workshop sessions. Participants select session options via webinar links; workshop capacity is unlimited and all notes become available after the conference. Registration fee includes downloadable materials from all workshops, with multiple NEW workshops and a timetable covering Sessions 1–5.

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Program

VCAA Update

Workshop Sessions

NEW Workshops

Registration and Workshop Notes

[www.cdes.com.au](www.cdes.com.au) VIRTUAL ZOOM WORKSHOPS 23rd Annual Psychology Teachers’ Conference – Delivered Virtually A conference presented by psychology teachers for psychology teachers about the teaching of psychology Friday 26 February 2021 Registration Fee of $290 includes downloadable notes from all workshops | Program
9:00am – 10 .00am VCAA Update
Erin Wilson, STEM Manager – Science (Psychology), VCAA and Dr Meredith McKague, Chief Assessor, VCE Psychology
10.15am – 11.15am Session 1 Workshops 11:30am – 12:30pm Session 2 Workshops 12.45pm – 1.45pm Session 3 Review of the 2020 Units 3 & 4 Exam Dr Meredith McKague 2:00pm – 3:00pm Session 4 Workshops | | | --- | --- | | 3:15pm – 4:15pm | Session 5 Workshops | Workshops The format for the 2021 CDES Annual Psychology Teachers’ Conference will differ from previous years. In 2021, the Conference will be conducted virtually using Zoom webinars. There will be five workshops sessions as well as a VCAA Update. During Sessions 1,2, 4 and 5, there will be six different workshops available from which to select. Selections will be made by clicking on the relevant webinar link on the day. In Session 3 only one workshop will be presented – Review of the 2020 Units 3 & 4 Exam. Participant numbers in each workshop are unlimited, therefore participants are NOT required to select workshop preferences as part of the registration process in 2021. Registered participants will receive the Workshop timetable and the links for ALL workshops close to the conference date. As always, workshop notes for ALL workshops will be available after the Conference. Sessions offered for the first time and/or with a new presenter in 2021 are denoted NEW NEW WORKSHOP 1: Reimagining Year 10 Psychology Content Dan Sherlock, Marcellin College, Bundoora Like to refresh your pre-VCE Psychology curriculum? This workshop examines a range of concepts as potential new units of work. It incorporates some engaging resources, unique assessment tasks and thought-provoking activities. Particular focus will be on: media representations of psychology in today’s society; what psychology might look like in the future; developing science skills and embracing academic research for scientific investigations to prepare students for VCE Psychology without replicating the VCAA curriculum. WORKSHOP 2: Hints & Tips for Teachers New to Teaching Units 1 & 2 Psychology Kristen Watson, St Joseph’s College, Echuca This workshop aims to provide Psychology teachers teaching Units 1 & 2 for the first time with a selection of organisational strategies, tips for motivation, engaging, hands-on classroom activities, online resources and revision ideas to maximise students’ learning. WORKSHOP 3: Activities in Units 1 & 2 to Engage Reluctant Learners Jessica White, Greater Shepparton Secondary College This session aims to present a variety of hands-on, engaging and practical classroom activities linked to key knowledge across Units 1 and 2 that are accessible for learners at all levels but are specifically targeted to students reluctant to engage in reading, writing, or textbook tasks. NEW WORKSHOP 4: Activities & Ideas for Teaching Unit 1 Maria Gonsalvez, Siena College, Camberwell This workshop showcases a range of activities relevant to brain function and psychological development, suited to a variety of abilities and learning styles. Resources include learning activities, logbook activities, revision ideas and assessment ideas. These resources can be easily adapted or used as they are. NEW WORKSHOP 5: Activities & Ideas for Teaching Unit 2 Merav Chait, South Oakleigh Secondary College This session will present practical, engaging and rigorous activities to build students’knowledge and skills in Unit 2. Strategies to build literacy and writing skills throughout Unit 2, particularly for research report writing will be discussed. NEW WORKSHOP 6: Assessment Tasks that Differ

FAQs

What is included in the registration fee for the conference?

The registration fee of $290 includes downloadable notes from all workshops.

How are workshop selections handled in 2021?

Participants click the relevant webinar link on the day. In 2021, workshop numbers are unlimited, so no workshop preferences are required during registration.

What does the program include besides workshops?

The program includes a VCAA Update as well as five workshop sessions, with Session 3 focused on a review of the 2020 Units 3 & 4 exam.

Sep 20, 2026

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