Below are some of the points from a Power Point sent to me via Trish Boschetti. These points explain where the Australian Curriculum is currently at and some future timelines.
- ACARA on track to complete development of the F(R)-10 Australian Curriculum by the end of 2013 (Stage 2 Languages – early 2014).
- Geography F-10 approved by Ministers 10 May, implementation timeline to be approved.
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The Arts – approved by Ministers 30 July, implementation timeline to be approved.
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Languages Stage 1-Chinese and Italian – revisions occurring following public consultation.
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Technologies (Design and Technologies and Digital Technologies) – revisions occurring, validation of achievement standards next week.
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Health and Physical Education – final revisions occurring.
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Civics and Citizenship – revisions occurring, validation of achievement standards next week.
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Economics and Business – revisions occurring, validation of achievement standards next week.
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National Trade Cadetships – Work Studies Years 9-10 – draft curriculum being written, expected to be released for public consultation later this month.
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Work samples – Supplement the samples already in the portfolios for English, Mathematics, Science and History.
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Provide work samples for all other learning areas/subjects – ongoing.
- Senior Secondary
- English, Mathematics, Science, History, (December 2012) Geography (30 July 2013)
- Approved by the Ministers as the agreed and common base for development of state and territory senior secondary courses
- SACE Board of SA working through policy issues in the context of the their responsibilities for senior secondary course development, assessment and certification
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Yet to confirm timelines for the integration of the Australian Curriculum subjects into the SACE
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No decisions about development of other learning areas/subjects