Using screen texts to teach civics and citizenship in the primary classroom
Discover how Australian screen stories can spark meaningful conversations about democracy, rights and responsibilities, and what it means to be an active citizen. This professional learning session unpacks practical strategies for using screen texts to build students’ civics and citizenship knowledge, while also strengthening media literacy and critical thinking.
In this session, teachers will:
- Explore curriculum links and age-appropriate resources
- Learn approaches to scaffold discussion and inquiry around short screen clips
- Access classroom-ready activities that make civics and citizenship relevant and engaging
Perfect for primary teachers looking to bring contemporary, student-centred learning into their classrooms.
This session will be delivered in collaboration with the Civics and Citizenship: Curated Clip Collection writer Keith Heggart.
Dr Keith Heggart is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Design and Society at the University of Technology Sydney and Director of the Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society. A former school teacher, Keith is an experienced researcher and writer in civics and citizenship education, media literacy, and digital learning design. He has published widely in these fields, contributed to national policy inquiries, and is the writer of the Civics and Citizenship: Curated Clip Collection, which supports teachers to use Australian screen stories to spark meaningful classroom conversations.
Date: Tuesday 11th November
Duration: 30 minutes
Time: 4PM AEDT (VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS)
3:30PM ACDT (SA)
3PM AEST (QLD)
2:30PM ACST (NT)
1PM AWST (WA)
If you can't make the scheduled session, you can still register to receive a recording and access the materials at a time that suits you.