Curriculum Support Articles
Curriculum support is a publication that is sent to all DET teachers once a term.
The following articles are designed to support the teaching and learning of the Human Society and its Environment K-6 syllabus
Planned Assessment in HSIE
Full text of article from Curriculum Support 2007 Volume 12 No.4
The article outlines a process for locating HSIE assessment in school plans and teaching and learning programs to facilitate the development of sound assessment of what students know, understand and can do.
HSIE teaching resources update
Full text of article from Curriculum Support 2007 Volume 12 No. 3
A wide range of resources are available for teachers, the article provides information for teachers on finding, identifying and selecting a range of print and online resources from a range of sources. The article provides guidance on the use of commercial resources.
Unpacking the Social Systems and structures strand of the HSIE k-6 syllabus
Article from Curriuclum support 2006 Volume 11 No.4
The article develops a greater understanding of the Social systems and structure strand of the syllabus. The article provides an explanation of the two focus areas; resources and role, rights and responsibilities in each stage of learning and highlights the importance of this strand for students.
Enhancing understanding of the HSIE Environment strand
Article from Curriculum Support 2006 Volume 11 No. 3
The article describes the focus of the Environment strand in each of Primary stages of learning, giving some examples. The environmental focus in Geography in Stages 4 and 5 is briefly described. The article gives an overview of the spiral of Environmental learning in HSIE K-10.
History in primary school
Article from Curriculum Support 2005 Volume 10 No.4
The article endeavours to clarify the history that has been included in the HSIE K-6 syllabus for primary teachers and those of gifted and talented students.
The terminology of Aboriginal Australia
Article from Curriculum Support 2005 Volume 10 No. 4
This article explains the protocol around the terminology of Aboriginal Australia. This is modelled in the text rather than as a glossary.
Teaching the Culture strand of the HSIE K-6 syllabus
(part 1)
Article from Curriculum Support 2005 Volume 10 No.2
The article unpacks the difference between the Identity and Cultural diversity substrands of the syllabus for Early Stage 1 and Stage 3. Teaching suggestions are included.
Teaching the Culture strand of the HSIE K-6 syllabus
(part 2)
Article from Curriculum Support 2005 Volume 10 No. 3
The article unpacks the difference between the Identity and Cultural diversity substrands of the syllabus for Stage 1 and Stage 2. Teaching suggestions are included.
It will never be the same again?
Article from Curriculum Support 2001 Volume 6 No.4
In the post September 11 world, it is timely to consider the role that education and, in particular, the role of subjects of the Human Society and Its Environment learning area can play in shaping our future. This article explores the potential of education to bring about cultural understanding.
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