WA Curriculum & Australian Curriculum
Click on the dropdown menu in the WA Curriculum & Australian Curriculum tab above or the links below to access different resources related to teaching EAL/D students and the Australian Curriculum the Western Australian Curriculum, some examples of how to make use of the documents in Practical examples and resources from the Australian Institute for School Teaching and Leadership.
"All students from Kindergarten to their final year of secondary schooling in Western Australia have a right to an education that is equitable and embraces diversity. This right is enshrined in the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child. It is also a feature of the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians which is central to the Australian Curriculum. The Authority is committed to working in ways that promote the interests and rights of students in schools and home education contexts."
Student Diversity Statement taken from the Western Australian School Curriculum & Standards Authority
The Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline is for all students from Kindergarten to Year 10 in Western Australia. It sets out the curriculum, guiding principles for teaching, learning and assessment and support for teachers in their assessment and reporting of student achievement.
The Australian Curriculum sets out the core knowledge, understanding, skills and general capabilities important for all Australian students. It describes the learning entitlement of students as a foundation for their future learning, growth and active participation in the Australian community. It makes clear what all young Australians should learn as they progress through schooling. It is the foundation for high quality teaching to meet the needs of all Australian students.