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Primary Matters, issue 22: Remote learning, May 2020

We hope this edition finds you all safe and well. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that the education sector has had to adapt, and authorities are experiencing change of an unprecedented nature as they look to find their new normal. “It is important to …

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Primary matters - Issue 11, May 2017

The Primary Matters newsletter, prepared by the ACARA Curriculum team, highlights news and updates on projects relating to primary education in Australia. Three dimensions of Australian Curriculum In this edition, we highlight the three dimensions of …

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Curriculum activity report - May to June 2017

he new-look Australian Curriculum website will be launched next week. We have listened to feedback and hope you will enjoy the enhancements to the site. These improvements include a fresh look and feel, and a new ‘filter’ option on the home page that …

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Primary matters - Issue 13, March 2018

Welcome to the first Primary Matters for 2018. In this issue, we explore the new Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions, provide an update on the Digital Technologies in Focus project and explore the ways three schools are implementing the Australian …

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Rationale Auslan

The formal study of Auslan contributes to the overall intellectual and social enrichment of both first language (L1) and second language (L2) learners by providing: opportunities for engagement with the Deaf community and insight into its rich cultural …

Rationale | Auslan | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Context statement Chinese

The place of the Chinese language and culture in Australia and the world China's official language is Modern Standard Chinese, or Putonghua (the common or shared language) in Chinese. The language is also referred to as Hanyu, the spoken …

Context statement | Chinese | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Senior secondary English subjects

The senior secondary Australian Curriculum for English is presented in four subjects that share common features. These include the continuing development of students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in listening, speaking, reading, viewing and writing. …

Senior secondary English subjects | English | Senior secondary curriculum

Primary matters - Issue 16 - Critical and creative thinking, December 2018

Welcome to the December issue of Primary Matters. In this edition, we are fortunate to hear from Manly West Public School Instructional Leader Sara Lind, who is leading an initiative to build a deeper understanding of the general capabilities through …

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Primary matters - Issue 14 - Safety, June 2018

‘Safety’ Matters, June 2018 Welcome to the June issue of Primary Matters. In this edition, we explore the topic of safety in the Australian Curriculum. Read about the Office of the eSafety Commissioner’s work in providing resources, programs and services …

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Primary matters - Issue 12, October 2017

The Primary Matters newsletter, prepared by the ACARA Curriculum team, highlights news and updates on projects relating to primary education in Australia. In this issue of Primary Matters, we explore the Critical and Creative Thinking general capability; …

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Structure Work Studies

The design, organisation and structure of the Work Studies Years 9–10 curriculum provides flexibility for schools to draw on the interests, capabilities and contexts of their students. It allows schools to accommodate school structures and processes, …

Structure | Work Studies | F-10 curriculum

Rationale Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages

Nganki - ka Kardu thipmam - wa! I Murrinh warda ngatha. The nganthin ngumpanngerren. I ku ngakumarl, da ngarra ngugumingki wurran. The da matha nganthin ngala i da bere matha wangu ngumamath ngumpan ngarra magulkul nganki. We are black people. …

Rationale | Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Using the Framework Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages

The Framework is general in its structure and approach because it needs to be applicable to all Aboriginal languages and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australia, across the full range of language ecologies. As a consequence, curriculum content and …

Using the Framework | Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Context statement Turkish

The place of the Turkish language and culture in Australia and the world Turkish is the official language of the Republic of Turkey and one of the official languages of Cyprus. It originated many centuries ago in the Northern Siberian …

Context statement | Turkish | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Primary Matters, issue 23: The review of the Australian Curriculum and Digital Technologies in focus (DTiF)

This edition of Primary Matters provides an update on the Australian Curriculum Review as it relates to the primary years (Foundation –Year 6) and showcases new teaching resources from ACARA’s Digital Technologies in focus (DTiF) project in primary years. …

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Using the Framework to develop language-specific curricula or programs for Classical languages Framework for Classical Languages

It is intended that the Framework will be used by state and territory jurisdictions to develop language-specific curricula, or by schools and communities to develop teaching and learning programs for Classical languages other than Latin and Classical …

Using the Framework to develop language-specific curricula or programs for Classical languages | Framework for Classical Languages | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Context statement Italian

The place of the Italian language and culture in Australia and the world Italian, also known as Standard Italian or italiano standard, is the official language of Italy, the Vatican City, San Marino and parts of Switzerland. It is also …

Context statement | Italian | Languages | F-10 curriculum

Representation of General capabilities Ancient History

The seven general capabilities of Literacy, Numeracy, Information and Communication technology (ICT) capability, Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding, and Intercultural understanding are identified where …

Representation of General capabilities | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum

Representation of General capabilities Modern History