Don’t miss TENZ 2009

TENZ’s seventh biennial conference will, like its predecessors, offer a first-class professional development opportunity to all those interested in technology education.

The conference will be held in Napier on 6-8 October 2009. Napier’s stunning War Memorial Conference Centre is the venue for presentations, workshops and the conference dinner. The programme will include a broad range of activities for primary, secondary and tertiary educators.

The conference is convened by Brian Allen, Team Leader, Correspondence School, a position he has recently taken up after working for Massey University as a Technology Adviser. Brian’s aim is to ensure all delegates have the opportunity to hear the very latest information about the new curriculum including the Technological Knowledge and Nature of Technology strands. He hopes that delegates will make the most of the networking opportunities and enjoy the social events in one of New Zealand’s premier holiday destinations.

Cliff Harwood, National Technology Professional Development Manager, has been invited to give the conference’s opening keynote address, a reflection on the curriculum’s development and an exploration of possible directions for the future. Cliff has worked alongside teachers for over ten years to support the development of technology programmes for primary and secondary students. He has a unique breadth of experience and a wealth of understanding of the curriculum and its implementation.

You are encouraged to contribute to the Conference by sharing your experience through a paper or workshop presentation. The Organising Committee is keen to see a range of presentations and information about submission will be available in September. Visits to local technology-based industries are popular activities at all TENZ conferences and this conference is no exception. Sunny Hawke’s Bay offers a wealth of innovative technological practice. From Wattie’s to wineries and furniture by Furnware there will be something of interest for you.

A feature of this conference will be a Q&A Forum – the opportunity to pose questions about technology education. What is it you’d like to know about the development, implementation and future of the curriculum? Questions can be submitted here and will be answered by an invited panel of experts during a forum on the final day of the conference.

New to TENZ 2009 is a Partners Programme including a guided tour of Hawke’s Bay – activities will be arranged during the conference. Partners are also welcome to join delegates for social functions including welcome drinks and conference dinner.

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For more information about TENZ 2009 contact tenz2009@ipenz.org.nz