NSW Department of Education and Training

National Curriculum Consultation

The first videoconference in our consultation process took place on 14 December.  You can download Michael Murray's powerpoint below.

National Curriculum briefing presentation  - DET teachers only.

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 2010 Workshops Terms 1 and 2

• Simulated HSC Marking 1 day workshops
  The HSC marking process is replicated in these workshops to immerse teachers in the experience of marking Sections 2 and 3 of Standard/Advanced Paper 1. This workshop is suitable for teachers who are yet to mark these sections, or indeed any section of HSC English, for teachers new to teaching Stage 6 or those who just need a refresher. Teachers will learn how to use marking guidelines, benchmark and sample scripts and other strategies to mark accurately, consistently and fairly.
  
  
  

• Simulated HSC Marking 1 day workshop for the ESL course.
  The HSC marking process is replicated in these workshops to immerse teachers in the experience of marking Module A: Visions and Voices and the Listening paper. This workshop is suitable for teachers who are yet to mark these sections, or indeed any section of HSC English (ESL), for teachers new to teaching Stage 6 ESL or those who just need a refresher. Teachers will learn how to use marking guidelines, benchmark and sample scripts and other strategies to mark accurately, consistently and fairly.’

  
  
• Digital Education Revolution Laptops for Learning 1 day workshops.
  This second round of DER workshops is suitable to teachers new to Laptops for Learning or teachers wanting to consolidate the learning they started in 2009.  The workshops will be slightly different to the 2009 workshops but still very hands-on and practical. Teachers will learn the best ways of using various software applications in English. 
  
  Click here to book online.

English Faculty Manual

English Faculty Manual now available - DET teachers only

Sharing (for) Success in Stage 6 Conference

Conference presentations and hand-outs - DET teachers only

The main focus of the English Unit is to support government schools across the State in implementing the NSW Board of Studies English K-12 syllabuses:

• English K-6
• English Years 7-10
• Stage 6 English

For English 7-12 teachers, this support is provided through a variety of strategies, including:

• Development of teaching and learning materials
• Professional learning workshops and online courses
• Support of regional network meetings
• Curriculum Support publication (four times per year): Curriculum Support for teaching in English 7-12
• English 7-12 Curriculum Support website
• Student resources made available through HSC Online: http://hsc.csu.edu.au/english/

The English Unit provides advice regarding subject English and its teaching to schools, regions, State Office (including other directorates), other educational institutions and agencies.

Key contacts for secondary English teachers are:

• Michael Murray, Manager English
• Prue Greene, Senior Curriculum Adviser English 7-12
• Debbie Sparks, Clerical Officer

The English Unit also includes a team responsible for the delivery of the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge to all school sectors. Key contacts are:

• Rosemary Charles, Special Project Officer PRC
• Trish Anderson, Project Officer PRC
• Amanda Joyce, Clerical Officer