Reserve Bank of Australia
Teacher Immersion Event – 2022
The Reserve Bank's fifth Teacher Immersion Event was held on Friday, 8 July 2022. This event provided an excellent opportunity for secondary school Economics teachers from across Australia to expand their knowledge of current economic issues and deepen their understanding of economic concepts. The event was also an opportunity for teachers to engage in professional discussions with their peers and practicing economists, including the Bank's Ambassadors.
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Videos
Welcome
Hear opening remarks from Deputy Governor Michele Bullock.
An Economic Update
Hear an update on economic conditions from Assistant Governor Luci Ellis.
Implementing Monetary Policy
Learn about the objectives, tools and implementation of monetary policy.
Inflation: From the Bank
Learn about the measurement of inflation and its drivers.
Inflation: From the Classroom
Gain insights on practical methods for teaching about inflation in the classroom.
Unemployment and Underemployment: From the Bank
Learn about recent developments in unemployment and underemployment including the initial shock and recovery from the pandemic.
Unemployment and Underemployment: From the Classroom
Gain insights on practical methods for teaching about unemployment and underemployment in the classroom.
Inflation, Wages and the Labour Market
Learn about the interactions between inflation and the labour market looking at both recent developments and historical experience.
Global Economic Conditions
Learn about conditions in the global economy.
Closing remarks
Hear closing remarks from Governor Philip Lowe.
Program
| Time | Program item |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome Michele Bullock, Deputy Governor |
| 9:15 – 10:15 | An Economic Update Luci Ellis, Assistant Governor Slides 620KB |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Implementing Monetary Policy Marion Kohler, Head of Domestic Markets Slides 1,256KB |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Morning Tea and Networking |
| 11:30 – 1:00 |
Explaining and Teaching Economic Concepts in the Classroom:
a. Inflation
b. Unemployment and Underemployment |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch and Networking |
| 2:00 – 2:45 |
Inflation, Wages and the Labour Market Tom Rosewall, Deputy Head of Economic Analysis Slides 384KB |
| 2:45 – 3:30 | Global Economies Lynne Cockerell, Deputy Head of Economic Analysis Slides 679KB |
| 3:30 – 3:45 | Afternoon Tea and Networking |
| 3:45 – 4:30 | Panel Discussion: Your Questions Answered |
| 4:30 – 4:45 | Closing Remarks Phil Lowe, Governor |