The recommendations outlining a single structure for post-compulsory schooling are identified below. Please circle the category that most accurately reflects your opinion. Refer to pages 17-23 of the position paper for more detailed information.
Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Don't
agree agree nor disagree know
disagree
10. Recommendation 1: That the system for 5 4 3 2 1 9
post-compulsory curriculum, assessment and certification be inclusive of all students and have sufficient flexibility to accommodate the diverse range of their learning needs, interests and post-school aspirations.
11. Recommendation 2: That the post-compulsory 5 4 3 2 1 9
system be designed around courses of study that will enable the Council to fulfil its obligations under the Curriculum Council Act 1997 in relation to both the Curriculum Framework and
post-compulsory schooling. This will mean that courses of study should:
— be consistent with the Principles of the Curriculum Framework;
- enable ongoing achievement of Curriculum Framework outcomes while not requiring students to focus on all of these outcomes during the post-compulsory years of schooling;
— enable the provision of learning programs for students to achieve outcomes additional to those specified in the Curriculum Framework; and
— provide a structure for assessment,
moderation and certification for all students.
12. Recommendation 3: That there be:
• a single curriculum structure 5 4 3 2 1 9
• approximately 50 courses of study 5 4 3 2 1 9
that are sufficiently flexible to be inclusive of the general and vocational education needs of students.
13. Recommendation 4: That the courses of 5 4 3 2 1 9
study be developed using the criteria listed on page 11 of this questionnaire.
14. Recommendation 5: That there be a formal 5 4 3 2 1 9
process for the accreditation of courses of study using Curriculum Council committee processes, and that accreditation be subject to review every five years.
Additional comments
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Designing courses of study (Recommendations 6-9)
The recommendations for designing courses of study are identified below. Please circle the category that most accurately reflects your opinion. Refer to pages 24-31 of the position paper for more detailed information.
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disagree
15. Recommendation 6: That courses of study 5 4 3 2 1 9
be designed around a manageable number of outcomes from within and beyond the Curriculum Framework to encompass the interests and post-school aspirations of all post-compulsory students.
16. Recommendation 7: That curriculum, assessment and certification be designed:
• to allow students to enter and withdraw 5 4 3 2 1 9
from courses of study
• to certify a student's level of achievement 5 4 3 2 1 9 of outcomes at the point of exit.
17. Recommendation 8: That each course of 5 4 3 2 1 9
study be designed to have additional flexibility through the provision of extensions that enable students to achieve to greater breadth or depth as required, to follow their specific interests, and where appropriate to be of local relevance.
18. Recommendation 9: That courses of study 5 4 3 2 1 9
with their extensions be designed to embed the Curriculum Framework Overarching outcomes where appropriate.
Additional comments
Developing courses of study (Recommendations 10-12)
The recommendations for designing courses of study are identified below. Please circle the category that most accurately reflects your opinion. Refer to page 32 and Section 4 of the position paper for more detailed information.
Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Don't
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disagree
19. Recommendation 10: That consultative 5 4 3 2 1 9
structures and processes be established for the design and development of courses of study.
20. Recommendation 11: (Design Brief) 5 4 3 2 1 9
That courses of study be developed around a rationale; course of study outcomes; a scale of achievement for each outcome; a scope of the course of study content; and a teaching, learning and assessment section.
21. Recommendation 12: That a consultation period 5 4 3 2 1 9 be provided for comment on the draft of each
course of study.
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Developing courses of study (continued)
Additional comments about the ideas presented in the Design Brief in Section 4 of the position paper.
Breadth and depth requirements (Recommendations 13-16) _
The recommendations for breadth and depth are identified below. Please circle the category that most accurately reflects your opinion. Refer to pages 33-35 of the position paper for more detailed information.
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disagree
22. Recommendation 13: That in order to ensure 5 4 3 2 1 9
adequate breadth and depth of learning a full-time load for a student be five courses of study including two extensions for each course of study.
23. Recommendation 14: That a student's overall 5 4 3 2 1 9
learning program enable continued
achievement of the Curriculum Framework Overarching outcomes and outcomes in courses of study, including their extensions, which are drawn from at least four learning area statements.
24. Recommendation 15: That each course of study, 5 4 3 2 1 9
where appropriate, include an outcome that amongst other things would enable students to develop and demonstrate English language competence. The English language competence levels on the scale of achievement for the identified outcome would be comparable across all courses of study.
25. Recommendation 16: That each student be 5 4 3 2 1 9
required to demonstrate English language competence to a designated level in either an English course of study or a course of study nominated by the Curriculum Council for this purpose.
Additional comments
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Standards (Recommendations 17-19)
The recommendations for standards are identified below. Please circle the category that most accurately reflects your opinion. Refer to pages 36 and 37 of the position paper for more detailed information.
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disagree
26. Recommendation 17: That standards be 5 4 3 2 1 9
made explicit through level statements on scales of achievement for each course of study outcome.
27. Recommendation 18: That the cognitive 5 4 3 2 1 9
complexity and depth and/or physical skills at a given level on a scale of achievement be comparable within and across courses of study.
28. Recommendation 19: That scales of 5 4 3 2 1 9
achievement be developed and piloted in consultation with assessment experts and representatives of systems/sector and post-secondary institutions.
Additional comments
Assessment (Recommendations 20-22)
The recommendations for assessment are identified below. Please circle the category that most accurately reflects your opinion. Refer to pages 38-41 of the position paper for more detailed information.
Strongly Agree Neither Disagree Strongly Don't
agree agree nor disagree know
disagree
29. Recommendation 20: That there be a single 5 4 3 2 1 9 assessment structure, which reflects the
requirements for comparability set out in Section 12 of the Curriculum Council Act 1997.
30. Recommendation 21: That there be 5 4 3 2 1 9
school-managed and external assessment for all students in all courses of study.
31. Recommendation 22: That the 5 4 3 2 1 9
development of outcomes-focused school-managed and external assessment be preceded by further research.
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