Inclusive education and a rights-based approach to teaching and learning, presented by Brendan Murray in March 2018

1. ARTICLE 26
Professional Development Program
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
A rights-based approach
to teaching and learning
This program is aimed at educators who believe in inclusive education
and want to improve practice so that they can optimise the growth
and personal development of each student. It covers the philosophical
underpinnings and legal reasons for inclusive education and provides the
key ingredients for a rights-based approach to teaching and learning.The
program gives educators the tools to engage in responsive education
practices and strategies to deliver inclusive education for excluded and
marginalised students.
Topics include:
»» Philosophy of education and the idea of education directed to the full
development of the human personality
»» The role of the school and the role of the educator
»» Human rights and the regulatory landscape for education
»» How to create a safe and secure place to learn
»» How to support students to stay at school
»» How to engage purposefully with children and their families, support
networks and advocates
»» System interventions to enable inclusive education – how to demand
support and hold the system to account
Brendan Murray will run the seminar and follow-up activities, ensuring
that the ‘live’ modelling of a broad repertoire of exemplary and inclusive
pedagogy is on display at all times.
Held at the
Community Room,
Abbotsford Convent
On
Friday 16 March 2018
From
9.30am to 4.30pm
(registration from 8:30am)
Brendan Murray is the Director of Article 26 education consultants. He
is a true believer in inclusive education and a passionate proponent of rights-
based teaching and learning.
As the former Executive Principal and founder of Parkville College and former
Co-Principal and co-founder of the Pavilion School, he has inspired hundreds
of educators. He holds a Masters of Education Degree (Leadership, Policy
and Change) from Monash University and has been a Senior Policy Advisor
for the Department of Education andTraining, and a member of theVictorian
Government’s Alcohol and Drug Strategy 2013–2017 Expert Advisory Group.
Awards:
»» Distinguished Alumni Award 2014, Faculty of Education, Monash University,
»» Victorian Government’s Outstanding SecondaryTeacher 2009
»» Australian Government’s Inaugural Closing the Gap Award 2009
»» Melbourne Magazine,The AgeVictoria’sTop 100 Most Influential, Innovative
and Inspiring Citizens in 2010

2. Testimonials
Josie Howie, Principal, the Pavilion School
Australian Government Closing the Gap Award 2009
‘A must for every teacher who wants to work
to the highest standard and understand their
critical role in the education system’
Katherine Tsagaris, Head of Teaching and Learning, Parkville College
Victorian Outstanding Secondary Teacher 2014
‘Brendan’s ability to shape, inspire and positively influence
teachers, schools, organisations and systems is
phenomenal, and rarely encountered.’
Book now –
places are limited
Cost: $385 inc. GST
Includes morning tea, lunch, course
notes, certificate of completion and
follow up communications over a
five week period
To register:
You can buy tickets at
www.trybooking.com/334763
Or email
Article26PD@gmail.com
if paying by purchase order
Terms and Conditions:
Place will be confirmed upon
payment. Full refund of ticket
price if Article 26 cancels the
program or postpones by more
than four weeks. No refunds for
cancellations, but tickets can be
transferred.
Article 26 ABN 46944697551
PD activities:
»» 5.5 hours for attendance; up to 3 hours
for pre-reading; and up to 12 hours for
post-reading and follow upYouTube
presentations and tweets.
»» Referable to APST Standards 1.3, 1.4, 1.5,
1.6, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4 as well
asVIT Special Needs Plan PD requirement.
»» AnnualVIT professional development
requirements for renewal of teacher
registration will be satisfied upon
completion of course content.