Film resources

The films can be streamed directly or downloaded to your desktop by clicking on a link below.

1. Focus on society and schools A-J

A. Forces facing the future of school, Dr Rufus Black
B. Globalisation and impact on schools, Professor Hedley Beare AM
C. Creative capacity building, Professor Erica McWilliam
D. Characteristics of a futures focused school, Dr Rufus Black
E. Being futures focused and outward looking, Barbara Stone
F. Innovation within an open and trusting culture, Dr Rufus Black
G. Student, parent and staff voice in a primary school, Denice Scala
H. A community partnership, Gabrielle Leigh
I. Gathering data, learning form others, Gabrielle Leigh and Marlene Monahan OAM
J. Implications of globalisation for curriculum and pedagogy, Professor Hedley Beare

2. Focus on Learning and Teaching K-U

K. Short and long-term perspectives and the impact of new technology, Dr David Warner Professor Erica McWilliam
L. Responsiveness to students and the community, Ross Smith
M. A school partnership with a football team, Deborah Derrick
N. Linking with the community and the importance of a narrative, Phillip Heath
O. The different worlds that students encounter, Dr Jim Watterston
P. Non-traditional approaches to strategic planning, Ross Smith
Q. Disciplined innovation and next practice, Tony Mackay
R. Backward mapping in creating strategic plans, Elisabeth Lenders
S. The importance of a vision and a plan, The leadership team at Bethany Catholic Primary School
T. Planning for the next 10 to 20 years, Barbara Stone
U. Teachers as 'brokers of learning', Professor Hedley Beare

Extended interviews (From 20 to 30 minutes in length)

V. Dr Rufus Black
W. Professor Erica McWilliam
X. Tony Mackay
Y. Professor Brent Davies
Z. Professor Brian Caldwell and Associate Professor David Loader

A futures focused school in action

A film (without commentary) of and by Bethany Catholic Primary School, Werribee North, Victoria