Education News

With the release of Version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum, the ACTF Learning team is reflecting on the value of locally produced screen content in teaching all three dimensions of the curriculum. In this issue, we look at the general capability of Intercultural Understanding.

Teachers, are your students currently learning about the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers? Explore our resources for upper primary and secondary classrooms.

With the release of Version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum, the ACTF Learning team is reflecting on the value of locally produced screen content in teaching all three dimensions of the curriculum.

Our two upcoming live events will build primary school students' understandings of story and character on screen.

A four-part sequel to the Emmy Award winning first series First Day is now available to educators via the ACTF Shop.

The authentic and raw six-part drama series More Than This is now available to educators via the ACTF Shop, with secondary teaching resources coming soon.

Children identify with the characters, settings and events in locally produced content partly because these are known and familiar. Mandarin language teachers, why not leverage this prior knowledge and introduce these Mandarin versions of Australian series to your junior classes?

Teachers looking to explore and celebrate First Nations history, cultures and perspectives during Reconciliation Week will find quality children's programming on our national Indigenous channel, NITV.

Senior students at Bonython Public School (ACT) recently participated in a program to develop their leadership potential. As part of the program, the ACTF presented a keynote address highlighting moments of leadership in our 40 years of content.

When Rory announces that he wants to be the prime minister, Mrs. Gonsha suggests that students run their own election campaigns. Respond to this timely Little Lunch episode with the following Year 3-6 English tasks.