Curriculum
Technology and Enterprise
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA)
The Australian Curriculum is being developed progressively. The Foundation to Year 10 Australian Curriculum for English, mathematics, science and history is now available. This includes curriculum content supported with elaborations; and achievement standards supported with work samples. The achievement standards will be subject to validation in 2011.
The Australian Curriculum Assessment Reporting Authority (ACARA) will commence the development of the Australian Curriculum Phase 3 Technologies Learning Area in 2011.
Mapping the Australian Curriculum
Mapping the Australian Curriculum is a new online resource which will help teachers identify areas they may choose to focus on as they become familiar with the Australian Curriculum for English, mathematics, science and history. This advisory support resource provides an overview of each Australian Curriculum area and makes clear the key differences between the K-10 Syllabus and the content (descriptions) of the new curriculum.
Support to assist schools to become familiar with the Australian Curriculum
ACARA has developed the following information resources for the Australian Curriculum:
- Information sheets
- Learning Area information sheets
- A brochure providing an overview for general audiences
Presentations of key messages about the Australian Curriculum
Australian Curriculum Presentations have been developed to assist curriculum leaders with the presentation of key messages about the Australian Curriculum.
For information relating specifically to development of the Australian Curriculum: Technologies refer to the ACARA website.
Vocational Education and Training
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is a not-for-profit company owned by state, territory and federal ministers responsible for training.
NCVER
VETnetwork
VETnetwork Australia is a national network of teachers, trainers, career advisors, program coordinators, administrative and support personnel committed to vocational learning and youth transition.
