The activity is aimed at teachers to increase their understanding of how the ACT Legislative Assembly works and how members are elected using the Hare-Clark electoral system. Primary, secondary and college teachers are welcome to attend this event.
This program will not only increase participants' knowledge of the Assembly but will provide a useful teaching tool for those teachers who are engaged in teaching Civics and Citizenship programs. In addition, teachers will be able to use the knowledge gained about the Hare-Clark system to conduct classroom or SRC elections. The activity will also include the opportunity for participants to meet and question some MLAs, and visit the Parliamentary Chamber. A certificate (record of attendance) will be sent to all participants.
Attendance at this seminar can be counted towards staff PD allocation, there is no cost for this activity.
|9.00-9.30am||Welcome and visit the ACT Legislative Assembly chamber|
|9.30-10.30am||How are members elected in the ACT? Participate in a mock Hare-Clark election|
|10.30-11.00am||Morning tea (provided)|
|11.00-11.30am||Meet the members|
|11.30am-12.30pm||Civics and Citizenship lessons and resources|