The draft NSW English K-10 syllabus Version 2 February, 2012

The draft NSW K-10 syllabuses The Board of Studies NSW has developed draft K-10 syllabuses for English, mathematics, science and history. The first round of consultation for these syllabuses has now closed. A second round of consultation based on version 2 of the draft syllabuses is now open. NSW school teachers will only need to teach in accordance with the new K-10 syllabus documents developed for NSW. The Board advises all schools to continue to use the existing NSW K-12 syllabuses for 2012.

Overview of this presentation  Key issues from consultation on version 1  What's changed from version 1 to version 2?  What is the syllabus structure in version 2?  Key issues for consultation on version 2

Designing the NSW Syllabuses Australian Curriculum (ACARA) New NSW syllabuses (Board of Studies NSW) Stage-based Outcomes and content Year-based Content General capabilities, Cross-curriculum priorities Learning across the curriculum areas embedded in content as appropriate to individual Learning Areas

Implementation Timeframe 2011 Term Education Ministers approve validated Australian Curriculum achievement standards. Board of Studies NSW considers consultation feedback and revises syllabuses. Version 2 draft syllabuses available. Second round of consultation with Board of Studies NSW. Professional learning for school leaders available. School planning and preparation for implementation. Substantial implementation of new syllabuses. Teacher professional learning for new syllabuses. School programming and development of teaching, learning and assessment materials.

Senior secondary curriculum ACARA has indicated that further work to develop senior secondary courses in English, mathematics, science and history is being undertaken, with draft documents to be available for consultation in In the meantime NSW teachers are to continue teaching current NSW syllabuses for senior secondary courses.

Key issues from consultation on Version 1

Lack of clarity of outcomes. Need to reduce the amount of content if possible (particularly K-6), e.g. removing any unnecessary repetition. A stronger sense of a learning continuum is needed, through both the framework of objectives and outcomes and through content links across stages, as well as a consistent approach to organisation K-10.

Key issues from consultation on Version 1 Lack of consistency in the use of terminology - a glossary would be beneficial. Strengthen recognition of diversity of learners in NSW classrooms in the introductory section and in the provision of outcomes accessible to every learner. Provide a filtering mechanism in the electronic version of the syllabus that allows flexibility in ways of viewing content, e.g. to allow viewing content according to modes. Retain the distinction between Australian Curriculum’s general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities.

What's changed from Version 1 to Version 2?

Firstly, what hasn’t changed? Stages cover Years K Early Stage 1 through to Stage 5 -Broad framework of objectives and outcomes, p16 Objectives -Knowledge, understanding and skills -Values and attitudes Outcomes -Provide detail about what students are expected to achieve at the end of each stage -Provide a sequence of learning and skill development

What's changed from Version 1 to Version 2? Objective stem has changed and objectives revised and reordered. Coding of outcomes now added – identifies subject, stage of learning, outcome and objective. Organisers used to cluster content according to common processes and learning focus, emphasising aspects of language learning. Outcome Descriptors used K-6. Learning across the Curriculum replaces Cross-curriculum areas - and now includes Numeracy and Sustainability and environment.

What's changed from Version 1 to Version 2? OBJECTIVES have been revised and re-ordered Example FromTo Use language to make meaning and communicate appropriately and effectively according to audience and purpose Use language to shape meaning according to purpose, audience and context

What's changed from Version 1 to Version 2? OUTCOMES revised in an attempt to stress the sequential nature of learning across stages Stage 1 Demonstrate Recognise Respond Stage 2 Uses Plans Composes Identifies Discusses Stage 3 Compares Thinks imaginatively, creatively and critically Stage 4 Responds to Effectively uses a wide range of processes Demonstrates understanding of a broadening world Stage 5 Critically assesses and adapts Describes and explains effect Investigates relationships between and among texts Evaluates

Diagram has been included to show the integrated relationship between objectives, outcomes and key processes – puts making meaning through language at the centre of English learning. ESL scales have been matched to Outcomes in Stages 1 – 3, including the inclusion of advice in showing how content can be adjusted for EAL students. Life Skills outcomes relating to Stages 4 and 5 have been added to each content page A glossary has been included. What's changed from Version 1 to Version 2?

What's changed from Version 1 to Version 2? K - 6 Content organisation FromTo Organised by language modes Uses content organisers to organise by learning process

What's changed from Version 1 to Version 2? 7-10 Descriptor statements as Outcomes content From (Version 1)To (Version 2) Separated into ‘Learn to’ and ‘Learn about’ Organised by learning process

What is the syllabus structure in Version 2?

K – 6

Outcome Content ESL Scales linked to each Outcome Links to Australian Curriculum Content is organised by process (Content organisers) Outcome Descriptor (Stages 1 – 3 only)

7 – 10

Outcome Content ESL Scales linked to each Outcome Link to Australian Curriculum Content is organised by process (Content organisers) Life Skills outcome added (Stages 4&5) Learning Across the Curriculum reference

Key issues for consultation on Version 2

Key issues for consultation in Version 2 Does the rationale (p.10) provide a balanced view of the study of English in this syllabus? Does the diagram (p.12) that places English K-10 in the K-12 curriculum accurately reflect the progression within Stage 6? Does the aim (p.13) adequately reflect the purpose of English learning? Do the values and attitudes objectives (p.14) accurately describe the aspects of English that students should value and appreciate?

Key issues for consultation in Version 2 K-10 Table of objectives and outcomes (p.16) -Do the outcomes work as a continuum of knowledge and skills across the stages? -Have the outcomes been correctly linked to the objectives? -Is there a strong link between Stage 3 and Stage 4? -Is the outcome coding helpful? Is the diagram showing the relationship between objectives, outcomes and key processes (p.17) helpful? -Is it consistent with the aim and rationale?

Key issues for consultation in Version 2 K-10 Are the content organisers helpful? Are the outcomes broad enough to encompass all the content that sits within? Outcome descriptors are used in K-6. Are they useful? Would they be effective if used in 7-10?

Key issues for consultation in Version 2 K-10 Is the glossary beneficial? -Are any terms missing? -How accurate and helpful are the terms that have been included? How appropriate are the Life Skills outcomes in reflecting the English outcomes?

Key issues for consultation on Version 2 - The interactive online format Preview the draft syllabuses in interactive online formatinteractive online format Is the navigation clear and logical? Will this format be helpful for planning, programming, assessing and reporting?

How can I start to prepare for implementation of the new syllabus?

Make your opinion count The Board of studies NSW is asking for your feedback on the Version 2 draft syllabuses: Complete an online survey about the draft syllabus Version 2 content.online survey Register for a Board of Studies consultation meeting.consultation meeting The Department will produce a response representing the views of public schools and wants to hear your opinion to inform that response. Please complete the Department’s survey.survey

Preparation Keep up to date: o Watch the NSW Curriculum & Learning Innovation Centre’s website ( o Watch the Board of Studies website ( Note that you can register for Board of Studies weekly bulletins. bulletins