National curriculum
Arts in the national curriculum
On Friday 17 April, education ministers agreed to the development of a national arts curriculum as part of the second phase of national curriculum development.. The new curriculum, to roll out from 2011, starts with English, maths, science and history. The second round will cover geography, languages and the arts.
It is important for all teachers and head teachers in NSW schools to be aware of the potential of a national curriculum for the arts and the speed at which this change may take place. If you haven’t already done so, catch up on some professional reading so that you are informed when asked to respond to national framework developments that impact on arts education.
The National statement for education and the arts is a positive and proactive document developed by Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs (MCEETYA) the Cultural Minister’s Council (CMC).
www.mceetya.edu.au/mceetya/national_education_and_the_arts_statement,20981.html#
The two national reviews of music and visual education are already informing federal government policy and funding initiatives. These reviews provide a picture nationally that does not necessarily reflect the New South Wales context. Be informed about arts education in other states and territories. Download these reviews at:
National review of school music education: www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/publications_resources/profiles/school_music_education.htm
National review of visual education: www.dest.gov.au/sectors/school_education/publications_resources/profiles/First_We_See_The_National_Review_Visual_Education.htm
The Melbourne declaration on educational goals for young Australians, developed by MCEETYA in collaboration with school systems sets the direction for Australian schooling for the next 10 years.
www.mceetya.edu.au/mceetya/melbourne_declaration,25979.html
The National Curriculum Board is charged with the development of a series of framing papers that will guide national curriculum development. Framing papers for English, mathematics, science and history can be viewed on the web. The purpose of the papers is to generate broad-ranging discussions in the community about the proposed directions and provide opportunities to comment. Framing papers should be read in conjunction with The Shape of the National Curriculum: A Proposal for Discussion to provide a context for the shape of the curriculum overall.
www.ncb.org.au/our_work/preparing_for_2009.html
We will be conducting forums this year by video-conference to update you on the national curriculum agenda and other arts education issues. We look forward to hearing your voice in those forums.
WE INVITE YOUR COMMENT: email creativearts@det.nsw.edu.au to make a comment or raise an issue.
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