The Melbourne Declaration and ACARA The Melbourne Declaration 2008 Goal 1: “Australian schooling promotes equity and excellence” Goal 2: All young Australians become: – “successful learners” – “confident and creative individuals” – “active and informed citizens” In the context of the global economy (Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goal for Young Australians, 2008, p.3) ACARA was established to coordinate the implementation of the Australian Curriculum. Picture retrieved from: http://www.mceecdya.edu.au/verve/_resources/National_Declaration_on_the_Educational_Goals_for_Young_Australians.pdf

Why an Australian Curriculum? “Equip students with skills, understanding and knowledge to become successful learners, confident and creative individuals and active and informed global citizens” “Provide greater consistency and mobility” “Use current national and international research about student learning and effective practice” “Use international curriculum mapping against the curricula of high performing nations” “Teachers will use the Australian Curriculum content and achievement standards” (Randall, 2011, slide.8-12) Picture retrieved from: http://www.maplewoodlibrary.org/events/nannies-in-the-know/attachment/abc_blocks/

General capabilities Literacy Personal and social competence Numeracy Intercultural understanding ICT Competence Ethical Behaviour Critical and creative thinking (ACARA. Australia Curriculum, 2012, p.3) Picture retrieved from: : http://www.topnews.in/law/india-undertapped-us-student-destination-study-280630

Assessment and Reporting “The Australian Curriculum sets high expectations for all students” (Australian Curriculum Student Diversity, 2011, p.1) Provides the essential skills needed for learning “regardless of their social or economic background or the school they attend” (Brady, 2010, slide.13) “The curriculum offers flexibility for teachers to tailor their teaching for diversity and students with special education needs” (Randall, 2011, slide.17-18) Picture retrieved from: http://mrbernia.wordpress.com/2011/11/15/who-is-that-report-card-for/

Questions Links ACARA: www.acara.edu.au Australian Curriculum: www.australiancurriculum.edu.au Board of Studies: http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/ Picture retrieved from: http://blog.sysomos.com/2010/05/19/twittera-as-a-resource-tool/question-mark/