Curriculum Policy and Major Education Reports
South Australia – Key Documents – the 1995 Context
Report of the Enquiry into Immediate Post-compulsory Education (Gilding Report) Volume 1 – 1988
- A report into the set of arrangements under which young people qualify and are selected to enter higher education, and the total framework for the immediate post-compulsory education years.
- The main recommendations concern the establishment of an integrated curriculum pattern to cater for the increasing numbers undertaking post-compulsory schooling, and improved articulation between post-compulsory schooling and employment, TAFE study and higher education.
Educating for the 21st Century. A Charter for Public Schooling in South Australia – 1990
- A statement of the ideals and aims held for the children who will leave school in the 21st century.
- Makes statements regarding the commitments made by the Education Department, the required areas of study for all students, the essential skills and understandings to be achieved and expected student outcomes.
Curriculum Statements and Profiles Implementation Support Plan 1995-1997 – 1995
- Outlines a plan for coordinating the implementation of the statements and profiles of the eight nationally agreed areas of study.
- Sets out plans in practical terms to plan, program and implement curriculum change, with details on sources of support, areas of responsibility and development of materials, and desired outcomes of initiatives.