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Phase 3: Phase 2: Geography Languages Phase 1: The Arts English, Mathematics, Science & History Health/PE Technologies Civics & Citizenship Economics & Business
Phase 1, F-10
English, Maths, Science, History
1 Publication Dec 2010
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Phase 2 development
Draft Shape paper Consultation on draft curriculum Publication
Geog
June 2010
Oct 11-Feb 12
Dec 2012
Phase 2 development
Draft Shape paper Consultation on draft curriculum Publication
Geog Arts
Oct 11-Feb 12
Dec 2012
Phase 2 development
Draft Shape paper Consultation on draft curriculum Publication
Geog
Arts Lang
June 2010
Sept 2010 Feb 2011
Oct 11-Feb 12
Dec 2012
Languages
Chinese
second language + background + first language (7-10)
Second Language
French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Background language
Arabic, Korean, Modern Greek, Vietnamese
Phase 3 development
Draft Shape Consultation on paper draft curriculum Publication
HPE
Dec 2013
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Phase 3 development
Draft Shape Consultation on paper draft curriculum Publication
HPE Tech
Dec 2013
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Phase 3 development
Draft Shape Consultation on paper draft curriculum Publication
HPE Tech
Dec 2013
C&C
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Phase 3 development
Draft Shape Consultation on paper draft curriculum Publication
HPE
Dec 2013
Tech
C&C
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In two-year bands (except F) for flexibility Both strands taught in each year Physical activity on weekly basis
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Technologies
Subjects
Design and technologies Digital technologies
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Maths
Science History Geog
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General Capabilities
Literacy Numeracy Information & communication technologies (ICT) Critical and creative thinking Ethical behaviour Personal & social capability Intercultural understanding
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General Capabilities
knowledge, skills, behaviours and dispositions across learningareas and that equip students to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals and active and informed citizens
Education authorities and individual schools will determine how these are taught, assessed and reported
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Cross-curriculum priorities
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
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Cross-curriculum priorities
National Regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures Asia & Australias engagement with Asia
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Cross-curriculum priorities
National
Regional
Global
Sustainability
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EAL/D students
Standard Australian English is essential for success in Australian schools. EAL/D students must reach the objectives of the Australian Curriculum while simultaneously learning a new language. A national EAL/D teaching resource (Aug 2011)
describing how language proficiency develops. Allowing all teachers to identify the language levels of the EAL/D learners in their classrooms and to pay attention to their specific learning requirements
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SCSA
School Curriculum and Standards Authority WA Curriculum and Assessment Outline (2012)
Curriculum expectations for phases of schooling Connections to other documents Values Resources Principles of assessment and reporting
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Subject specific guidance for grades Portfolios of work samples to cover all grades Available at the start of 2013
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WA Implementation
Letter from WA Minister 30 January 2012
...over the last two years I have insisted on a cautious approach, by waiting until we have the full package of materials available before expecting you to begin implementation in your school... in WA we will now be ready to start the three-year formal implementation period in schools in July 2012 for the Phase 1 subjects
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Other states/territories
State
NSW Vic All Phase 1
2012
2013
2014
English (K-6 ) All Phase 1 (7,9 )
Qld
SA*
Tas
ACT
NT
English, Maths
Science, History
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No Engagement - I am not familiar with the Australian Curriculum in the learning area(s) relevant to my teaching. Familiarisation - I am familiar with the organisation, the curriculum content and achievement standards relevant to my current teaching. Transition - I have developed teaching programs based on the content and achievement standards of the Australian Curriculum. Adoption - I teach the Australian Curriculum Content for this learning area and assess and report on students achievement in relation to the achievement standards. 35
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Senior secondary
National courses to replace state ones SCSA remain responsible for certification and assessment Four sequential semester units per course Other courses to complement and extend Australian ones No commitment from ACARA to develop courses beyond Phase 1 (+ Geography)
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More information
ACARA - Shape papers, e-alerts www.acara.edu.au Portal for viewing the curriculum: www.australiancurriculum.edu.au AISWA website www.ais.wa.edu.au ACWA cross sectoral website www.acwa.wa.edu.au
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