Written by David Kelly Thursday, 29 April 2010 08:42
Consultation on Draft K – 10 Curriculums: The consultation phase on the drafts of the first four subjects in the development of the Australian Curriculum: English, mathematics, science and history closes on 23rd May 2010.
The final curriculum for English, maths, history and science, for K to 10 and for the senior years, will be published later in 2010 following the national consultation.
Forum Program:
40 mins: Report on Department of Education WA position and outlook: Andrew Thompson
20 mins: Report on AEU and SSTUWA Submission: Anne Gisborne
50 mins: Round Table Submission Feedback and Input
Written by Lynne James AASE Thursday, 11 March 2010 10:29
The National Curriculum: ACARA must ensure that “all students” clearly includes students with special needs. Read more: National Curriculum must include special needs students
Written by Anne Gisborne Thursday, 04 March 2010 07:59
The rationale underpinning the drive to develop and implement a national curriculum is endorsed in principle by the State School Teachers’ Union.
“We live in the 21st century with state boundaries crossed regularly by families and students. The proposition of common curriculum and portability of student assessment should be a positive”, said Anne Gisborne President of the SSTUWA, “but, we also cannot lose sight of the need to respond to the local context in developing and implementing curriculum.”
To ensure that implementation is optimal and manageable, the Minister must pay attention to the lessons of past curriculum change”.
The SSTUWA has identified the following key aspects which are fundamental to a successful engagement of the profession and schools in implementation of a new Australian Curriculum:
Written by AEU Tuesday, 02 March 2010 08:02
The Australian Education Union (AEU) is disappointed with respect to the level of genuine broad consultation with the profession in the development of the NationalWritten by Davild Kelly Wednesday, 24 February 2010 10:25
Minister Constable commissioned a review of the Curriculum Framework in 2009. The report was completed in August 2009 and has just been released. The review is intended to assist the Minister in the implementation of the Australian Curriculum. The report has delivered twenty three (23) recommendations to the Minister for her consideration. Written by ACARA Monday, 22 February 2010 09:55
On Monday 1 March 2010, the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) will publish the draft K-10 Australian Curriculum in English, mathematics, science and history for a period of national consultation. The consultation period closes on 23 May 2010.
This is a significant event in Australian education.
The draft curriculum and all the resources required to provide feedback will be published at: www.australiancurriculum.edu.au. At this address, you will find the draft curriculum which you can comment on, a survey which you can complete and other resources such as videos, information sheets and frequently asked questions.
On visiting the website, you will need to register your details in a simple process that will provide you with an ongoing login and password and ensures you the opportunity to save and return to your feedback over time and as often as you wish.
This is a unique opportunity for you to express your views and comment on the draft curriculum materials. Take the opportunity over the next few months to contribute to making this the best possible curriculum for all teachers and students in Australia.
Read more: Release Of National Curriculum Drafts Approaching
Written by ACARA Thursday, 18 February 2010 09:11
The draft K-10 Australian Curriculum in English, mathematics, science and history is now being finalised for uploading to the Australian Curriculum Consultation Portal.Written by AUE Wednesday, 22 April 2009 08:57
On 28 March 2009 the National Public Education Forum was held at Old Parliament House, Canberra.
Anhistoric event, organised by the Australian Council for State SchoolOrganisations (ACSSO), Australian Education Union (AEU), AustralianGovernment Primary Principals Association (AGPPA) and AustralianSecondary Principals Association (ASPA), the National Public EducationForum brought together over 200 academics, researchers, public / mediacommentators, parents, teachers and principals.
The Forum was opened by an address by The Hon. Julia Gillard MP at a special Forum reception on 27 March 2009.
Mostof the papers from the National Public Education Forum are nowavailable for download. Vodcasts of key presentations to the forum willbe available in the near future.
Written by Anne Gisborne Friday, 20 February 2009 05:31
The Union hosted a cross sectoral forum at the Union building on Saturday 14 February 2009. Response was positive with over 80 people in attendance, including a number of members who drove in from country locations.Written by NCB Thursday, 27 November 2008 05:17
Troy Buswell and the State Government have appointed a former Howard Government industrial relations advocate to review Western Australian workplace laws and will soon announce changes that could affect up to 300,000 Western Australian workers.
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