Key milestones/events in curriculum development
January – April 2010
Consultation on draft curriculum documents for English, mathematics, science and history.
10 August–4 September 2009
Targeted consultation in states and territories on draft scope and sequence of curriculum.
27 July-7 August 2009
Briefings for states and territories on curriculum development progress.
6-7 July 2009
Induction of cross-curriculum panels for equity and diversity and stages of schooling.
12-15 May 2009
The writing of the curriculum for the four learning areas began with induction of English, mathematics, science and history curriculum writers and advisory panel members.
6 May 2009
Publications for shaping Australia’s curriculum released.
- The Shape of the Australian Curriculum
- The Shape of the Australian Curriculum: English
- The Shape of the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics
- The Shape of the Australian Curriculum: Science
- The Shape of the Australian Curriculum: History
28 February 2009
Consultation on framing papers closed. Submissions read and analysed. Consultation reports developed for Board endorsement.
20 November 2008
Framing papers released for consultation.
14 – 18 October 2008
Nominated teacher professional association groups met to support lead writers to shape the direction of framing papers following consultation at national forums.
13 – 17 October 2008
Initial advice papers discussed at national forums.
12 September – 3 October 2008
Small expert advisory groups including lead writers met to support the development of the draft initial advice papers.
August 2008
Lead writers appointed to support writing initial advice papers.
27 June 2008
National forum to discuss keys questions about shaping Australia’s curriculum. Initial ideas were then built on at forums held in each state and territory (June – November 2008).
