# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Mathematics Education Masterclass: Teacher Professional Learning - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Concurrent Primary & Secondary SessionsAbout this EventThe Education Knowledge Network at Western Sydney University is thrilled to present a unique, two-day masterclass in mathematics education, led by the esteemed Professor Catherine Attard. This exceptional event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with Catherine and connect with educators and leaders from diverse schools and systems.Over the course of two days, delve into contemporary challenges faced in primary and middle years classrooms and discover innovative strategies to drive pedagogical change within your school.The masterclass will offer concurrent sessions for primary and secondary teachers which will cover:Day 1: Understanding Contemporary ChallengesIdentifying and addressing key issues in mathematics education.Engaging students through innovative and interactive learning activities.Using Generative AI to design rich mathematical tasksExploring effective teaching practices and how to adapt them to diverse classroom settings (workshop by Matt Thompson)Day 2: Leading Pedagogical ChangeStrategies for implementing and sustaining pedagogical change in your school.Building a collaborative culture among teachers to support continuous improvement.Case studies and practical examples of successful pedagogical transformations.Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity—places are limited!Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration?: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AMWelcomeHost: Professor Catherine Attard?: 09:10 AM - 10:00 AMKeynote: Prioritising Student and Teacher Engagement with MathematicsHost: Professor Catherine Attard?: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMMorning Tea?: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMIdentifying and addressing key issues in primary and middle years mathematics Host: Professor Catherine Attard?: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Identifying and addressing key issues in secondary mathematics educationHost: Dr John Ley ?: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMLunch?: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PMEngaging students through innovative and interactive learning activitiesHost: Professor Catherine Attard?: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PMEngagement in the secondary classroom: What does it look like?Host: Dr John Ley?: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PMAfternoon Tea?: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PMExploring effective teaching practices and how to adapt them to diverse settinHost: Matt Thompson ?: 07:00 PMDinnerDay 2?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration?: 09:00 AMWelcome?: 09:10 AM - 10:00 AMStrategies for implementing and sustaining pedagogical change in your school.Host: Professor Catherine Attard?: 09:10 AM - 10:00 AMPedagogical change in the secondary mathematics classroomHost: Dr John Ley?: 10:00 AMMorning Tea?: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMBuilding a collaborative culture among teachers to support continuous improvemHost: Professor Catherine Attard?: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMBuilding a collaborative culture among teachers to support continued improvemeHost: Dr John Ley ?: 12:30 PMLunch?: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PMLooking forward: Planning for pedagogical improvement Host: Professor Catherine Attard?: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PMLooking forward: Engaging secondary mathematics classroomsHost: Dr John Ley?: 03:30 PMAfternoon Tea?: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PMReflection Activity: Transitions from primary to secondary school - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parramatta/2026-mathematics-education-masterclass-teacher-professional-learning/100001779046930259 - **Event Categories**: workshops, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 1950, max: 1950, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Parramatta - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus - **lat**: -33.8163487 - **long**: 151.0056446 - **full address**: Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus, 161-169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Mathematics Education Masterclass: Teacher Professional Learning - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/83b4962336a7e47d1f86243f3a356ba2723302bc455ca49bb08955f06ecac130-rimg-w1200-h630-dc980133-gmir.jpg?v=1760651577 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Mathematics Education Masterclass: Teacher Professional Learning being held? - **A:** 2026 Mathematics Education Masterclass: Teacher Professional Learning takes place on Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Western Sydney University Parramatta City Campus, 161-169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Mathematics Education Masterclass: Teacher Professional Learning? - **A:** 2026 Mathematics Education Masterclass: Teacher Professional Learning is organized by Western Sydney University. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Mathematics Education Masterclass: Teacher Professional Learning is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parramatta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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