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The Australian Curriculum HSIE and History
West Wyalong RSL Club 16th July 2012
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• PURPOSE
To further develop our thoughts about implementing the new syllabus for HSIE.
To consider how teams at the learning community level might support this.
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NOT UNPACKING IT? WHY?
1. It is still in draft form2. It is 134 pages long and we have 45 minutes3. It is not that different to the current structure
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So What is New?
K-6An emphasis on teaching historical inquiry and skillsThe use of specified topics and content
7-10Overview and depth studies approachIncreased flexibility of content delivery in Stage 5
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What is more important, teaching content or teaching students how
to learn? *E:\West Wyalong HSIE
development\history-k10-draft-syllabus-v2.pdf
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What Year was it ?
Celine Dion wins Eurovision Roy Orbison dies
CDs outsell vinyl for the first time First computer virus released
?First episode of Home and Away Sega Mega Drive released
Release of Windows 2.1 Adele born
Netherlands connects to the internet- the second country to do so
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1988
In the decade of bad hair
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Is this the world our students live in?
It’s all about ME
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What are the challenges for a new syllabus?
* http http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2BLcv_9apI
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An opportunity to refocus on: learning needs of students in the 21st century the continuum of learning across K-10 subject matter and learning across the curriculum differentiated learning quality teaching planning, programming and assessment
Implementation of new syllabuses
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What do Students Need in the 21st Century?
21st Century
Skills
Critical thinking and problem-
solving
Collaboration across networks and leading by
influence
Agility and adaptability
Initiative and entrepreneurialism
Effective oral and written
communication
Accessing and analysing
information
Curiosity and imagination
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Two main types:
Learning that gives special attention to contemporary issues students will face in their lives
Learning that develops knowledge, skills and dispositions that apply across learning areas
Learning across the curriculum
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Why do we program?
• What to Teach
NSW Syllabuses
• Bridge
Programs • Our students and what we know about them
Local school Context
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Preparation
Check the NSW Curriculum & Learning Innovation Centre’s website
Begin planning for implementation of the new syllabuses– Include preparation for implementation in school plans.– Collaborate with colleagues in your own and other schools
through learning areas, cross-curriculum areas and stages of learning.
Check the Board of Studies website. Note that you can register for Board of Studies weekly bulletins.
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Preparation
1. Think about the school and learning community teams that can be built to prepare a curriculum that works for your students.
2. MAP the syllabus and determine what content will
be taught when- skills and engagement sit at the core.
3. Strongly consider assessment for learning as the place to start.
4. Avoid the risk factors- text books, old programs, new programs.
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A Planning Approach
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How will implementation be funded?
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IMPORTANT CONTACTSDraft syllabus http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus-draft-k10/pdf_doc/history-k10-draft-syllabus-v2.pdf.
NSW Curriculum http://clic.det.nsw.edu.au/aust_curriculum/index.htm
[email protected] 0269373883
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Designing the NSW Syllabuses
Australian Curriculum(ACARA)
New NSW syllabuses(Board of Studies NSW)
Stage-based Outcomes and content
Year-based Content
General capabilities, Cross-curriculum priorities
Learning across the curriculum areas embedded in content as appropriate to individual Learning Areas
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Early Stage 1
A student’s own history and that of their family
Personal and Family Histories
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Stage 1
Changes and continuities in the local area
The Past in the Present
Similarities and differences in family life, past and present
Present and Past Family Life
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Stage 2
World exploration and British settlement of AustraliaFirst Contacts
Identity and diversity in both the local and national communities
Community and Remembrance
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Stage 3
The development of 20th Century Australia
Australia as a Nation
A study of colonial AustraliaThe Australian Colonies
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Stage 4 - The Ancient World
OverviewThe content from the overview may be used as an overall introduction to Depth Studies 1-3 or
may be integrated with these Depth Studies. Approximately 10% of teaching time
Depth Study 1Investigating the Ancient Past (including ancient Australia)
Depth Study 2 The Mediterranean
WorldEgypt or Greece
or Rome
Depth Study 3 The Asian World
India or China
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Stage 5 - The Making of the Modern World
OverviewThe content from the overview may be used as an overall introduction to Depth Studies 1-3 or
may be integrated with these Depth Studies. Approximately 10% of teaching time
Depth Study 1Making a Better
World?Industrial Revolution or
Movement of Peoples or Progressive Ideas and
Movements
Depth Study 2 Australia and Asia
Making a Nation or Asia and the World
Core Study - Depth Study 3
Australians at War (World Wars I and II)