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New to Teaching History Levels 7-10 and the Victorian Curriculum V2.0 - 19 Mar 26

Updated curriculum, practical tools, stronger teaching

This event is aimed at pre-service teachers and teachers unfamiliar with Levels 7–10 History who are possibly teaching History at these levels for the first time. Experienced teachers who feel they need more guidance with the implementation of the Victorian Curriculum V2.0, assessment ideas and resources may also find this event worthwhile.

New to Teaching History Levels 7–10 and the Victorian Curriculum V2.0
Thursday 19 March 2026, 12.30pm–3.30pm (Registration: 12.00pm–12.30pm)
Hosted by the Robert Menzies Institute
Old Quad, East Wing, The University of Melbourne, Parkville

Registrations close Friday 13 March 2026

Rates:
To support teachers and schools, 2026 is a price freeze year, ensuring access to professional learning without added financial pressure.
2026 professional learning at 2025 prices!

Non HTAV Member	$167
HTAV Individual Member (metro)	$100	40% off the non-member rate
HTAV Individual Member (country)	$84	50% off the non-member rate
HTAV School Member (metro)	$125	25% off the non-member rate
HTAV School Member (country)	$109	35% off the non-member rate
HTAV Pre-service Teacher Member	$33	80% off the non-member rate

* All prices include GST. Country rates apply to members who live more than 50 km from the Melbourne CBD.

HTAV ABN: 44 005 739 239

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Program

12.00 pm – 12.30 pm	Registration
12.30 pm – 12.35 pm	Welcome and Housekeeping Myra Karantzas, HTAV Events Manager
12.35 pm – 1.20 pm	Session 1: Introducing the Victorian Curriculum V2.0: History 7–10 Dr Adam Brodie-McKenzie, Curriculum Manager (History and Civics), Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) This session will present an introduction to the Victorian Curriculum V2.0: History 7–10. Firstly, this session will provide an explanation of the structure of the Victorian Curriculum, some advice on developing a learning program and a discussion on the importance of the Historical Concepts and Skills strand. Secondly, this session will focus on assessing principles through an exploration of Achievement Standards, Indicative Progress and the development of assessment tasks.
1.20 pm – 1.40 pm	Afternoon tea (light refreshments)
1.40 pm – 3.10 pm	Session 2: Charting the Course: Equipping New History Teachers for the Classroom Ahead Emily Wilkinson, Box Hill High School This workshop provides new teachers of Levels 7–10 History with practical, adaptable, and impactful strategies to navigate a packed curriculum. Participants will explore how to break down and prioritise content, build historical thinking skills, and design inclusive, engaging learning experiences. Through hands-on engagement with classroom activities, participants have the chance to test ideas alongside other teachers before adapting them for your own classrooms. Packed with ready-to-use resources, this workshop will leave teachers confident and equipped to bring History to life for their students. Emily Wilkinson has a Master of Teaching from the University of Melbourne and has been teaching History for twelve years. Drawing on her experience in Junior School Leadership, she is passionate about developing engaging and inclusive opportunities for students that inspire curiosity and ignite a lifelong love of history. Emily has previously presented at HTAV conferences on revision techniques, whole-school History planning, using historical films in the classroom, and effective ways to resource the History classroom.
Included in your registration:	Post Event Resource – The ‘Best Bits’ of Teaching 7–10 History Experienced History teachers share their favourite things about teaching History at Levels 7–10. This pre-recorded video highlights some ‘best bits’ that can support your teaching and will be made available to registered participants to view after the event.

To get your discounted member rate, you must login at the top of this page using your unique login details that are attached to an active HTAV membership. Having trouble logging in? Please contact Michelle Pitcher at membership@htav.asn.au.

Please note: The views and advice presented at HTAV events are not necessarily the views of HTAV. Teachers should use their professional judgement to decide whether to implement or apply what they learn.

Some presenters may use modified extracts from the Victorian Curriculum F–10 V2.0. These may include the work of other authors. The VCAA does not endorse nor verify the accuracy of the information provided and accepts no responsibility for incomplete or inaccurate information. You can find the most up to date version of the Victorian Curriculum V2.0 at f10.vcaa.vic.edu.au/learning-areas/humanities/history/curriculum.

Event Location:	Robert Menzies Institute
Registrations Open:	21 Nov 25 12:00 PM
Registrations Close:	13 Mar 26 5:00 PM