Masterclass

Full Day Masterclass

Dylan Wiliam
Tuesday, 26 August 2025
9:00am – 3:30pm

Room P7 & P8, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre  

This masterclass is also open to non-conference attendees.

This dynamic full-day masterclass is tailored for teachers and educational leaders eager to sharpen their skills and enhance student success. Dylan Wiliam, renowned for his work in formative assessment and leadership, will dive deep into strategies that foster growth, engagement, and meaningful change in education. You’ll walk away with practical, ready-to-implement techniques that will transform your approach to teaching and leadership. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain powerful insights from a global expert before the conference kicks off—prepare to be inspired and motivated for the days ahead! 

What leaders need to know to lead well together

There is now substantial evidence that there is a “knowing-doing” gap in education. The problem is not that we do not know how to improve schools. The problem is implementing what is known to work in more classrooms. This is why approaches based on “sharing good practice” have been relatively ineffective. Teachers do not lack knowledge—rather they lack support in putting into practice changes in what they do in their classrooms, and this requires time. This is a particular problem in education because almost everything that teachers do in classrooms benefits their students. We cannot therefore create extra time by stopping teachers doing bad things—they aren’t doing any. The essence of effective teacher leadership is stopping people doing good things, to give them time to do even better things. 

Suitable for senior and middle leaders, as well as those aspiring to be leaders.  

This covers: 

•       The relationship of formative assessment to other policy priorities 
•       What makes effective teacher learning 
•       How should teacher meetings be organized? 
•       What doesn’t get done 
•       How will we know if it’s working?

About Dylan Wiliam:

Dylan ap Rhys Wiliam is a Welsh educationalist. Dylan Wiliam is Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at University College London. He lives in Bradford County, Florida, United States. 

Early life and education

Born in North Wales, Wiliam grew up in a monoglot Welsh-speaking family. He did not learn English until attending Whitchurch Grammar School in Cardiff and Altrincham Grammar School for Boys in Greater Manchester.  

After a first degree in mathematics and physics, and one year teaching in a private school, he taught in inner-city schools in London for seven years. 

In 1984 he joined Chelsea College, University of London, which later merged with King’s College London. From 1996 to 2001 he was the Dean of the School of Education at King’s, and from 2001 to 2003, Assistant Principal of the College. In 2003 he moved to the USA, as Senior Research Director at the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, NJ. From 2006 to 2010 he was Deputy Director of the Institute of Education, University of London. 

Over the last 15 years, his academic work has focused on the use of assessment to support learning (sometimes called formative assessment). He now works with groups of teachers all over the world on developing formative assessment practices. 

The Dylan Wiliam Masterclass can be added to your existing registration at a discounted rate of $200.

For non-conference attendees, the masterclass can be booked independently for $250.

The Dylan William Masterclass includes full-day catering.