Symposium on Personalised Learning 2026
Creating a culture of Personalised Learning in School – Affiliated School Research program

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ACT Education Directorate | Faculty of Education |
proudly present .
. . The Second Symposium on Personalised Learning - Accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute
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to reserve your place at each session of the Symposium.
If you are unable to attend, please inform us at your earliest convenience

The Symposium is supported by UC's Research Cluster of Digital Inequality and Social Change.
If you have any questions about the event please contact:
Kithmini Aviruppola – Kithmini.aviruppola@canberra.edu.au or
Maya Gunawardena – Maya.gunawardena@canberra.edu.au
What Join us for the 2nd symposium on personalised learning. We showcase our innovative research which explored underpinning theories for personalised learning through the lens of science of learning and practical strategies for enacting personalised learning in school. Discover evidence鈥慴ased approaches that empower educators and transform learning.
How The Faculty of Education at the 海角射区 will bring together ACT school leaders, educators, researchers, policymakers, and teachers to explore evidence-based co-design approaches and strong partnerships between educators and researchers. The session will highlight real school-based initiatives supported by the ACT Education Directorate, alongside key insights into implementation of personalised learning across Australia.
Who Led by Associate Professor Maya Gunawardena, with contributions from Associate Professor Sitti Patahuddin, Professor Deborah Pino鈥慞asternak, Dr Emily Hills, and experts from ACT schools, this symposium brings together teachers, school leaders, and researchers.
Why This symposium will revisit how collaboration, targeted support, and innovative thinking can make inclusive, student-centred learning a reality. By bringing together educators, researchers, and policymakers, this session demonstrates how collaboration, targeted support, and systemic commitment can make personalised learning both practical and impactful in today’s classrooms.
Creating a culture of Personalised Learning in School
on 27th May 2026
Location: 6C12 & 6C14 at 海角射区
Program Overview
Time | Event
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9.00 - 9.15am | Registration & networking |
9.15 - 9.20am | Acknowledgment of country |
9.20 - 9.45am | Opening remarks and program overview |
9.45 - 10.45am | Keynote dialogue – Associate Professor Maya Gunawardena “Empowering Teachers to be the Catalysts and Architects of Change” |
10.45 – 11.00am | Morning Tea |
11.00am – 1.00pm | Authentic examples from teachers (parallel sessions by Gold Creek School Team) Lessons from Gold Creek teachers – workshops & reflection Personalised Learning in Mainstream Classrooms: Practical Strategies That Don’t Increase Teacher Workload – Conducted by Shahid Namra, Teacher – Individuals and Societies, Gold creek School with Dr. Maya Gunawardena |
1.00pm – 1.45pm | Lunch & networking |
1.45pm – 2.15pm | Leadership influence for teacher transformation – Dr. Tamsyn Terry and Dan Breen |
2.15pm – 3.00pm | Bridging Personalised Learning and Self-Regulated Learning – Professor Deborah Pino-Pasternack |
3.00pm – 3.50pm | Expert panel discussions led by Dr. Emily Hills |
3.50pm – 4.00pm | Closing remarks – Associate Professor Joanne Keens |
