Parent Public Lecture Series
The UNSW Matraville Education Partnership will offer a Public Lecture Series for parents on a wide range of topics throughout 2017.
All events are free and open to the public, no matter where your children attend school. All lectures will be of interest to parents of both primary and secondary students, unless otherwise noted.
Lectures will be on weekday evenings from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at the UNSW building at Matraville Sports High School (see map). Download the print flyer here (PDF) and RSVP below.
How to Boost Boys' Motivation at School
presented by Scientia Professor Andrew Martin
Date: Wednesday, 23 August, 2017
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Looking for ways to keep your child focused and supporting them to succeed at school? Professor Martin will discuss the Motivation and Engagement Wheel, with a particular focus on research into boys' motivation and engagement.
Making Connections: Advocating for your Gifted Child
presented by Dr Peta Hay
Date: Wednesday, 25 October, 2017
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Though parents and teachers are sometimes positioned as opposing forces, usually both have the same goal -- to support children to meet their potential. Dr Hay will discuss ways to advocate for your gifted child at school and within the education system. *Please note this is a change of topic/speaker and start time from what was originally advertised.
Past lectures and recordings
Surviving Your Child's Adolescence
presented by Associate Professor Terry Cumming
Not recognising your child or yourself now that adolescence has hit? Dr Cumming discussed dealing with challenging behaviours and how to support your child through their adolescent years keeping both of you sane.
Assessment A-Z: What does it all mean?
presented by Professor Chris Davison
Do your child's assessments, reports and NAPLAN results make your head spin? Professor Davison discussed how and why schools assess student learning and how you can use the results to support your child's further development.
Motivation, Engagement and Success at School
presented by Dr Paul Evans
Dr. Evans discussed ways to support your child to stay motivated and engaged in their learning to achieve better schooling outcomes. Autonomy support in parenting and teaching ways to help your child self-regulate their learning was outlined.
Parenting a Gifted Child: What Supports or Hinders Talent Development?
presented by Dr Susen Smith
How can you find out the areas of your child's gifts and talents? And how can you support them to develop those areas fully? Dr Smith discussed ways parents can support their gifted children to reach their full potential.