Every teacher and every school want their students to achieve and thrive. Through his leadership, innovative approaches, and dedication to learning, Cameron Paterson, Director of Learning at Wesley College in Melbourne, is helping students and teachers do exactly that.
Cameron Paterson is an educator who has never stopped learning. A History teacher for more than 30 years and now Director of Learning at Wesley College, his work with Harvard’s Project Zero and the Project Zero Australia Network explores how curiosity, reflection, and design thinking can transform teaching practice.
As a classroom teacher, Cameron’s creativity knew no bounds. From producing audio e-books to historical documentaries, his innovative projects led to remarkable student engagement and achievement — including students winning prestigious awards such as the Simpson Essay Prize. During his tenure at previous schools, academic performance improved significantly under his leadership.
Cameron himself is no stranger to recognition. His awards include the 21st Century Learning Initiative Global Innovation in Teaching Award, a Premier’s History Scholarship, a Minister’s Quality Teaching Award, a Churchill Fellowship, and the Dr Paul Brock Medal.
At Wesley College, Cameron is leading a strategic focus on middle years teaching, cultivating a learning culture grounded in curiosity and deep thinking. He initiated and co-leads the Project Zero Australia Network, which provides free professional learning to thousands of educators — including hosting a major conference this year, keynoted by Harvard researcher Ron Ritchhart.
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