implementing the australian curriculum: a case study dr mark askew acsa conference 8 october 2011
Post on 24-Jan-2016
215 views
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Implementing the
Australian curriculum:
a case study
Dr Mark Askew
ACSA Conference
8 October 2011
![Page 2: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Some thoughts from the conference:
• The persistence of the influence of the English Public School curriculum; (Jane Kenway)
• How do schools (and school systems) position themselves in relation to the Australian curriculum? (Jane Kenway)
• The AC as a “world class curriculum”; (Peter Hill)
• Curriculum is a deceptively complicated topic; (Lyn Yates)
![Page 3: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study
• The context of Broken Bay
• Progress to date on exploring the Australian curriculum
• Future plans and challenges
![Page 4: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Isabella Rosson 1789
![Page 5: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
![Page 6: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Mary MacKillop’s Australian Curriculum
![Page 7: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
First Australian Curriculum: St Cecilia’s WyongIn 1909: 650 Sisters, 117 schools, 12 500 students.
![Page 8: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Broken Bay context
• A Catholic school system of almost 50 schools
• A school system of considerable diversity: socioeconomic; multicultural; Indigenous
• A well articulated values base: the Catholic Worldview
• Professional learning focus on Quality Teaching Framework (Newcastle) and Leading Learning (Auckland)
![Page 9: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
![Page 10: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
The Quality teaching Framework
Three dimensions:
•Intellectual Quality
•Quality Learning Environemnt
•Significance
![Page 11: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Leading Learning initiative: • With the University of Auckland’s Centre for Educational Leadership (UACEL) for two years. • Professor Helen Timperley: focus on the importance of leading teacher professional learning. • Teacher Inquiry and Knowledge Building Cycle and Practice Analysis Conversation: improving teacher learning and practice to improve student outcomes.• A collaborative process with school leadership teams to achieve the goals through School Improvement Plans.• Focus on communication skills, data analysis and goal setting to improve learning outcomes.
![Page 12: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Australian and NSW context:
![Page 13: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Hobart 1989;
Adelaide 1999;
Melbourne 2008.• In the 21st century Australia’s
capacity to provide a high quality of life for all will depend on the ability to compete in the global economy on knowledge and innovation.
Goals:• Australian schooling promotes
equity and excellence.• All young Australians become: successful learners confident and creative
individuals active and informed citizens.
![Page 14: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
ACARA Curriculum Model
Learning area knowledge and skills
Perspectives/Priorities
General capabilities
![Page 15: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
• Learning area knowledge and skills (e.g. English, Maths, Science, History)
• General Capabilities:LiteracyNumeracy ICLTEthical Behaviour Intercultural UnderstandingCritical and Creative thinkingPersonal and Social competence
• Cross Curriculum Priorities: IndigenousAsianSustainability
• Catholic Worldview?
![Page 16: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Cross Curriculum PrioritiesCross Curriculum Priorities In a context of internationalisation:
Focus Priority
National Indigenous culture and history
Regional Asia and Australia’s engagement with the region
Global Sustainability
![Page 17: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Australian Curriculum ImplementationAustralian Curriculum Implementation K-12 (2009-15)K-12 (2009-15)
Phase 2 implementation to commence from 2012, with significant progress by 2014
Phase 2 development consultation
and publication2010-2011
AC Design Paper
AC
Shape Papers
Phase 1 developmentconsultation
and publication2009-2010
Phase 1 implementation to commence from 2011, with significant progress by 2013
Phase 3 development consultation
and publication2011-2012
Phase 3 implementation to commence from 2013, with significant progress by 2015
![Page 18: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
NSW Board of Studies• Broken Bay is a registered school system
under the 1990 NSW Education Act
• In NSW teaching programs must be based on NSW Board of Studies syllabuses
• NSW syllabuses will be developed for the Australian curriculum
• In NSW the K-10 syllabuses in English, Maths, Science and History will not be required to be taught until 2014
![Page 19: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
• Progress to date ...
![Page 20: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Broken Bay process:
• Reference groups of education officers; school leaders and classroom teachers established in each of the phase one areas to engage with ACARA documents;
• Once NSW draft syllabuses available, small groups of expert teachers developed sample scope and sequence documents and possible teaching programs
• A consultation with learning support teachers was also organized.
![Page 21: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Results of the consultation: General concerns: There is a general lack of consistency between each of the four draft
syllabuses in terms of the:• layout and formatting of the syllabus content• the use of learn to and learn about statements
English teachers were most concerned with differences in layout and structure between K-6 and 7-10 components of the syllabus.
There is strong sentiment that the English, Science and to a lesser extent History draft syllabuses failed to deliver a K-10 curriculum. In contrast, the Mathematics syllabus was the only document that demonstrated an authentic K-10 approach.
The hybrid nature of the draft documents promotes uncertainty:• The precise role of the course outcomes is unclear.• The lack of explicit learn to and learn about statements do not
adequately support the ACARA content descriptions. • The inclusion of the additional NSW Cross Curriculum Areas at the
expense of the ACARA General Capabilities creates an additional layer within the curriculum.
•
![Page 22: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
• How do schools (and school systems) position themselves in relation to the Australian curriculum?
(Jane Kenway)
• A significant opportunity to reinvigorate the curriculum.
![Page 23: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
In the context of:
• Catholic Worldview
• Quality Teaching Framework
• Leading Learning
• Understanding by Design approach
![Page 24: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Understanding by Design
• “Backwards design” steps:
• Design appropriate learning outcomes/goals
• Identify exactly what achieving the outcomes might look like ... the evidence/assessment
• Plan learning experiences to help students get there
![Page 25: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Future plans and challenges
… a often a challenge and a risk
![Page 26: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
• Focus on the disciplines• Possibilities of on line
resources• Risk of continuing as usual
(Keep calm and carry on)• Implementing the Australian
curriculum as a Catholic system in NSW
![Page 27: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
How do schools
(and school systems)
position themselves
in relation to the
Australian curriculum?(Jane Kenway)
![Page 28: Implementing the Australian curriculum: a case study Dr Mark Askew ACSA Conference 8 October 2011](https://reader036.vdocument.in/reader036/viewer/2022062500/56649d6b5503460f94a4aef7/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)