Recognition of curriculum
frameworks as meeting the
requirements of the
Australian Curriculum
SUBMISSION
TEMPLATE
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Recognition of curriculum frameworks as meeting the requirements of the Australian Curriculum
SUBMISSION TEMPLATE
PART A: GENERAL INFORMATION
Name of organisation
Year levels offered
Manager/Other authorised leadership
Governing authority
Executive officer
Organisation address
Unit / Suite No.
Street No.
Street name
Suburb
State
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
Postcode
Schools or locations using the curriculum
When completed, this form is to be sent to the ACARA Recognition Committee, which will
direct the Recognition Review Panel to assess the submission.
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PART B: CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
Name of organisation
Title of the curriculum framework for which
national recognition as meeting the
requirements of the Australian Curriculum is
being sought
Relevant publication details
Version
Evidence of ownership
Areas of curriculum to be addressed
Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians
The ACARA Recognition Committee and Review Panel are particularly interested in the
extent to which the curriculum framework aligns with the Melbourne Declaration on
Educational Goals for Young Australians, (www.acara.edu.au/curriculum/curriculum.html),
specifically the expectations described within the goals, and especially the second goal.
Submissions need to demonstrate how the curriculum framework being submitted for
recognition will assist students to ‘become successful learners, confident and creative
individuals, and active and informed citizens’, taking account of the elaboration of this goal
on pages 8 and 9 of the Melbourne Declaration.
Proponents need to demonstrate how their curriculum framework supports young people to:
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be successful learners, with specific attention to developing literacy, numeracy and
ICT capabilities
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become confident and creative individuals, with specific attention to developing a
sense of self-worth, self-awareness and personal identity to manage their emotional,
mental, spiritual and physical well-being
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become active and informed citizens.
Provide or attach detail about how the proposed curriculum framework will achieve these
goals.
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Shape of the Australian Curriculum
The ACARA Recognition Committee and Review Panel are particularly interested in the
extent to which the curriculum framework meets the principles and guidelines outlined in the
Shape of the Australian Curriculum (2010, v2).
(http://www.acara.edu.au/curriculum/curriculum.html#3)
Proponents need to demonstrate the extent to which their curriculum framework:
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makes clear to teachers what is to be taught, and to students what they should learn
and what achievement is expected of them
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builds on the assumptions that all students can learn and sets high standards that
apply to all learners while acknowledging the different rates at which students develop
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connects with and builds on the Early Years Learning Framework (if at the appropriate
level)
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helps to prepare all young Australians to become fulfilled and competent citizens and
workers
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provides students with an understanding of the past that has shaped the society,
culture and environment in which they are growing and developing, and with
knowledge, understanding and skills that will help them in future.
Provide or attach detail about how the proposed curriculum framework addresses these
criteria.
Curriculum content and achievement standards in areas of learning
The ACARA Recognition Committee and Review Panel are particularly interested in the
extent to which the curriculum framework provides for students to learn the curriculum
content (knowledge, skills and understanding), and achieve the standards described in
relevant Australian Curriculum documents for English, Mathematics, Science and History.
Provide detail about how the curriculum framework addresses the Australian Curriculum
content and achievement standards for relevant learning areas and levels.
Include scope and sequence documents with reference to the Australian Curriculum in
relevant learning areas and levels.
Provide enough detail in the framework to allow a reasonable assessment of similarities and
differences between Australian Curriculum and the submitted curriculum framework. Do not
include detailed programming materials in the submission.
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Attach a copy of, or a web link to the curriculum framework, and specify relevant publishing
details for the curriculum framework so that it can be readily identified and referenced.
I CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND ACCURATE RECORD
(Manager/Other authorised leadership)
Print name
Signature
Date
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RECOGNITION RECOMMENDATION
Name of organisation
Identification of curriculum framework and expected longevity before revision
Learning areas and Year levels included in this recognition
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Review Panel assessment (office use only)
The curriculum framework meets the criteria
Further information is required
The curriculum framework does not meet the criteria
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Recognition of curriculum frameworks as meeting the requirements of the Australian Curriculum
[Office use only]
Review Panel comment and conditions applying to the recognition
Certified on behalf of the ACARA Recognition Review Panel
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Signature
Date
Certified on behalf of the ACARA Recognition Committee
Print name
Signature
Date
Certified on behalf of the ACARA Board
Print name
Signature
Date
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CHECKLIST FOR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Copies of the following documents are attached
Documents (required)
Yes
1
Curriculum framework for which recognition is sought
2
Recognition recommendation report with identifying details entered
No
Curriculum (optional)
1
Documents or statements that exemplify alignment with the goals of the
Melbourne Declaration
2
Documents or statements that exemplify alignment with the Shape of the
Australian Curriculum, (2010,v2)
3
Documents or statements that exemplify alignment with the Australian
Curriculum
Manager or other authorised leadership
Print name
Signature
Date
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