Education Program – 2023
student programs
inquire
An INQUIRE session introduces students to MPavilion, architectural practice and big design ideas. Students will focus on MPavilion 10 by Osaka-based Japanese architect Tadao Ando as a subject for open-ended questioning and supported discussion.
This program is recommended for students from Year 4 to VCE.
Duration: 60 minutes
student programs
create
A CREATE session introduces students to the MPavilion initiative, contemporary architecture and big design ideas. Students will focus on MPavilion 10 by Osaka-based Japanese architect Tadao Ando. Discussion and inquiry are complemented by a hands-on design activity using materials and techniques derived directly from the MPavilion 10 design.
This program is recommended for students from Year 4 to VCE.
student programs
TERTIARY TALK
A TERTIARY TALK session introduces students of higher education to MPavilion, architectural practice and key design concepts. Students will focus on MPavilion 10 by Osaka-based Japanese architect Tadao Ando as a subject for critical analysis, questioning and supported discussion.
This program is designed for students from tertiary education institutions.
Duration: 60 minutes
resources
Each MPavilion is accompanied by a dedicated Education Kit aligned to the Victorian and Australian curriculums. Please visit the MPavilion 10 Education Kit and the MPavilions 1–9 Education Kit Library to view and download.
group visitation guidelines
contact &
Feedback
We invite feedback and input from the community of students, teachers and families who engage with the MPavilion Education Program. Please submit your ideas, opinions and suggestions to education@mpavilion.org
Contact:
E: education@mpavilion.org
P: (03) 9413 2770
statement of commitment
to child safety
MPavilion is fully committed to child safety. We want all children to feel safe, and happy and be empowered as active participants in our programs. We support and respect all children as well as our staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors. We maintain zero tolerance for child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we adhere to rigorously and at all times.
- MPavilion is committed to preventing child abuse by identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.
- MPavilion has robust human resources and recruitment practices to reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing board members, staff, contractors and volunteers.
- MPavilion is committed to regularly educating our board members, staff and volunteers on child abuse risks, and we have specific policies and procedures in place that support them to achieve these commitments.
- MPavilion is committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe and accessible environment for children with a disability.
- MPavilion maintains zero tolerance for racism and any other prejudicial discrimination based on sexuality, gender, ability or identity.