Teacher Immersion Event – 2024
The Reserve Bank’s seventh Teacher Immersion Event was held on Friday, 19 July 2024. 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 practising economists, including the Bank’s Ambassadors.
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Videos
Welcome from the Deputy Governor
Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser welcomes attendees to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 2024 Teacher Immersion Event.
An Economic Update
Hear an update on economic conditions from Assistant Governor (Economic) Sarah Hunter at our annual Teacher Immersion Event.
The Labour Market and Full Employment
Senior Economist (Economic Analysis) Alex Ballantyne discusses trends in Australia’s labour market and full employment at our 2024 Teacher Immersion Event.
Economic Growth: From the Bank
Senior Manager (Economic Analysis) Kate McLoughlin discusses developments in economic growth at our 2024 Teacher Immersion Event.
Economic Growth: From the Classroom
Teacher Timmee Grinham goes through some practical strategies for teaching about economic growth in the classroom at our 2024 Teacher Immersion Event.
Exchange Rates: From the Bank
Manager (International) Jess Young discusses exchange rates, including the factors driving movements in the Australian dollar, at our 2024 Teacher Immersion Event.
Exchange Rates: From the Classroom
Teacher Matt Dalziel goes through some practical strategies for teaching about exchange rates in the classroom at our 2024 Teacher Immersion Event.
Recent Trends in Inflation
Senior Manager (Economic Analysis) Kevin Lane discusses recent trends in inflation, as well as the differences between headline and underlying inflation, at our 2024 Teacher Immersion Event.
Monetary Policy Implementation
Managers Gigi Lovicu and Ben Jackman (Domestic Markets) walk through how the Reserve Bank of Australia implements Monetary Policy at our annual Teacher Immersion Event.
Closing Remarks by the Governor
Governor Michele Bullock gives her closing remarks at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 2024 Teacher Immersion Event.
Program
| Time | Program item |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome Andrew Hauser, Deputy Governor |
| 9:15 – 10:15 | An Economic Update Sarah Hunter, Assistant Governor(Economic) Slides 1.5MB |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | The Labour Market and Full Employment Alexander Ballantyne, Economic Analysis Department Slides 1MB |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Morning tea and networking |
| 11:30 – 1:00 |
Explaining and Teaching Economic Concepts in the Classroom:
Economic Growth: From the Bank |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch and networking |
| 2:00 – 2:45 |
Recent Trends in Inflation Kevin Lane, Economic Analysis Department Slides 1.5MB |
| 2:45 – 3:30 | Monetary Policy Implementation Gigi Lovicu and Ben Jackman, Domestic Markets Department Slides 1.3MB |
| 3:30 – 3:45 | Afternoon tea and networking |
| 3:45 – 4:30 | Panel Discussion: Your Questions Answered |
| 4:30 – 4:45 | Closing remarks Michele Bullock, Governor |