Education News

Mar 07, 2022

Bias-breaking girls represented in Australian kids' TV

Unconscious bias starts a young age and is informed partly by the stories that we engage with. The female characters depicted in children's screen stories can help the audience understand and embrace the diversity of girls and women in 'real life'.
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Mar 07, 2022

Explore gender representations with Mustangs FC

Mustangs FC is a goal kicking comedy drama about girls who abandon the sidelines to start their local football club's first all-female team. Our comprehensive teaching resource contains engaging lesson plans for primary and secondary classrooms.
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Feb 22, 2022

This Women's History Month, learn about Wilhelmina Wylie

Every year in March, countries around the world celebrate Women's History Month to acknowledge the women who have changed our society for the better. Do your students know the story of Wilhelmina Wylie, one of our first female Olympians?
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Feb 22, 2022

NT teachers, find your favourite kids' TV in eLearn

Northern Territory educators can access complete series' of classic and contemporary children's programs and supporting resources to enhance learning in their classrooms.
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Feb 22, 2022

Teach across the primary curriculum with ACTF resources

Are you teaching primary History, Media Arts or Music for the first time this term? Find engaging teaching and learning ideas with ACTF resources.
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Feb 16, 2022

Student voice takes centre stage in The PM's Daughter teaching resource

The ACTF teaching resource for the new political comedy-drama series The PM's Daughter will be co-authored by Year 12 student and youth advocate Ahelee Rahman.
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Feb 08, 2022

Virtual Workshop - Sound design: The power to simulate world building

Throughout 2022, the ACTF and ACMI are collaborating to create a series of virtual workshops that will take you behind the scenes of your favourite Australian kids' TV shows.
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Feb 08, 2022

Meet the ACTF Learning Team

The Australian Children's Television Foundation begins the 2022 school year with an expanded education offering, welcoming two educators who bring diverse knowledge, skills and partnerships to the organisation.
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Dec 08, 2021

View ACTF Student Webinars On-Demand

Our popular virtual learning events connect schools with media industry professionals and expertise, enriching and extending classroom instruction in English, Media Arts and other learning areas. Our past events are available to view on the ACTF YouTube channel.
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Dec 08, 2021

Our Top 5 Education Resources During Term Four

Here are the five most viewed ACTF support materials this term. Could these popular teaching resources be used in your classroom next year?
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