New to Teaching VCE History - 20 Nov 25

This event is aimed at pre-service teachers, teachers unfamiliar with VCE History or experienced teachers who feel they need more guidance with the Study Design. Participants will be advised on how best to prepare to teach Revolutions (Units 3 & 4), Australian History (3 & 4), Ancient History (1–4), Modern History (1 & 2), and Empires (1 & 2) in 2026.

Thursday 20 November 2025, 1.00pm – 4.10pm (Registration: 12.30pm – 1.00pm)
Melbourne Grammar School (Senior Campus)
Domain Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004

Registrations close Thursday 13 November 2025

HTAV Membership Category Price * Discount
Non-HTAV member $167 –
Individual teacher member (metro) $100 40% off
Individual teacher member (country) $84 50% off
School/Organisation member (metro) $125 25% off
School/Organisation member (country) $109 35% off
Pre-service Teacher Member $33 80% off


* GST included. Country rates apply to members who live more than 50km from the Melbourne CBD.
HTAV ABN: 44 005 739 239.


PROGRAM

12.30pm – 1.00pm Registration
1.00pm – 1.05pm Welcome and Housekeeping
Dr Deb Hull, HTAV Executive Officer
1.05pm – 1.45pm Session 1: Frequently Asked Questions
Dr Adam Brodie-McKenzie, Curriculum Manager (History and Civics), Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)

In this session Adam will answer a series of Frequently Asked Questions about VCE History and provide advice on implementing the study design.
1.45pm – 2.00pm Afternoon tea (light refreshments)
2.00pm – 3.00pm Session 2: VCE History Units 3 and 4
Each session includes:
  • An overview of the course: brief content and skills summary
  • Key resources for the classroom
  • Advice on assessment tasks
  • Ways of developing and assessing historical thinking skills.
Choose from one of the following sessions:
A VCE Units 3 and 4: Revolutions
Chris Hart, Yarra Valley Grammar School
B VCE Units 3 and 4: Australian History
Bill Lewis, Haileybury
C VCE Units 3 and 4: Ancient History
Luke Cashman, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
3.10pm – 4.10pm Session 3: VCE History Units 1 and 2
Each session includes:
  • An overview of the course: brief content and skills summary
  • Key resources for the classroom
  • Advice on assessment tasks
  • Ways of developing and assessing historical thinking skills.
Choose from one of the following sessions:
A VCE Units 1 and 2: Modern History
Stephen White, Oxley Christian College
B VCE Units 1 and 2: Empires
Scott Hetherington, Virtual School Victoria
C VCE Units 1 and 2: Ancient History
Justine Bell, Loyola College

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Event Location: Melbourne Grammar School
Registrations Open: 15 Aug 25 9:00 AM
Registrations Close: 13 Nov 25 5:00 PM







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