HTAA 21 January 2014

HTAA response to Minister For Education Christopher Pyne’s announcement of a review of the Australian Curriculum On 10 January this year Federal Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne, announced a review of the Australian Curriculum as part of the Coalition’s Students First policy. The review will be undertaken by Professor Ken Wiltshire and Dr Kevin Donnelly. …

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HTAA 23 July 2012

A history of misinformation: Pyne spreads curriculum myths Dr Louise Zarmati, Deakin University This article was first published by Dr Louise Zarmati on The Conversation website in response to comments made by Shadow Minister for Education Christopher Pyne on the ABC’s Q&A program on 23 July 2012. It has been reproduced with permission. The original …

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HTAA July 2012

HTAA Feedback on Senior Ancient History and Modern History General Developing a national response to ACARA’s senior national curriculum draft is not easy. There are a number of reasons for this: In all states and territories the senior courses are the focus of a great deal of passion and commitment. There is also considerable diversity …

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HTAA March 2012

Australian History in Universities Letter to the The Australian 9 March 2012 – Unedited Text It is puzzling to see recent discussion about the health of Australian history in universities (“Why our history’s losing its lustre”, 7/3) happening in isolation from any real consideration of events at school level. As a result of the introduction …

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HTAA update January 2012

Congratulations to the following recipients of 2012 Australia Day Honours Professor Stuart Macintyre AO Stuart has been involved with the development of the Australian History Curriculum since its inception and has been a great supporter of the involvement of HTAA and its state affiliates. Emeritus Professor Brian Fletcher OAM Brian was a long time editor …

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HTAA September 2011

AITSL – the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Leading Curriculum Change A Professional Learning Opportunity The Leading Curriculum Change program will enhance teachers’ knowledge, skills and confidence to effectively lead curriculum change, particularly local implementation of the Australian Curriculum. For full details and to register an expression of interest, go to: www.aitsl.edu.au

HTAA August 2011

Senior Course Drafts The first consultation meeting on the revised Ancient and Modern History Senior Curriculums was held in Sydney on 2 August. Numerous HTAs sent delegates and there were also a number of HTA members who had been invited by their respective curriculum boards. Both HTAA and practicing teachers were well represented. In the …

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HTAA January 2011 Update

Australian Curriculum Endorsed On 8 December 2010 Australian Ministers of Education endorsed the Australian Curriculum courses for English, maths, science and history in the primary and junior secondary years. The resolution agreed to by state and territory Ministers has been posted on HTAA’s website. The curriculum documents for the four subjects have been published on …

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