Teacher Immersion Event – 2021
The Reserve Bank's fourth annual Teacher Immersion Event was held on 16 November 2021. 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. Recordings of the presentations will be available shortly.
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Videos
Introduction – Teacher Immersion Event 2021
Hear opening remarks from Governor Phil Lowe
Economic Update
Hear an update on economic conditions from Head of Economic Analysis Bradley Jones
Unconventional Monetary Policy
Learn about how monetary policy has responded to support the economy through the pandemic
Understanding the NAIRU – From the Bank
Learn more about the concept of the non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment, and its importance
Understanding the NAIRU – From the Classroom
Gain insights on practical methods for teaching about the NAIRU in the classroom
Download the presentation 7.7MBClimate Change and Central Banking
Learn about how and why central banks around the world are investigating climate change
Closing remarks – Teacher Immersion Event 2021
Hear closing remarks from Chief Economist Luci Ellis
Program
| Time | Program item |
|---|---|
| 9.45 – 10:00 | Zoom room open for attendees to join meeting |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome Phil Lowe (Governor) |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | An Economic Update Bradley Jones (Head of Economic Analysis) |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Unconventional Monetary Policy Andrea Brischetto (Deputy Head of Domestic Markets) |
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Lunch break Meet Guy Debelle (Deputy Governor) |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Explaining and Teaching Economic Concepts in the Classroom The NAIRU From the Bank: James Bishop (Senior Economist) From the Classroom: Alex Symonds (Educators Advisory Panel) |
| 1:30 – 2:15 | Climate Change and Central Banking Alex Heath (Head of International) |
| 2:15 – 2:30 | Closing Remarks Luci Ellis (Assistant Governor) |