Features and Functions of the Board of Studies Program Builder
Overview
 Creating a scope and sequence
 Creating a unit template
 Creating a unit
Standards
1.2.1
Apply and use knowledge of the content/discipline(s) through effective, content-rich, teaching
activities and programs relevant to the stage.
1.2.3
Design and implement contextually relevant teaching and learning sequences using
knowledge of the NSW syllabus documents or other curriculum requirements of the Education
Act.
6.2.3
Engage in professional development to extend and refine teaching and learning practices.
Access
http://syllabus.bos.nsw.edu.au > Support Materials>Program Builder
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Programs
 In Program Builder a program is a folder for one or more scope and sequences and the
attached units for (up to) one school year.
 When you create a scope and sequence you will need the following information:
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Name of program
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Short description of the program (optional)
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Name and duration of each unit of work
 You will be given the choice between a program that holds one scope and sequence and a
program that holds multiple scope and sequences.
 You can customise term lengths.
 Example:
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Units
 In Program Builder a unit refers to a unit of work.
 You can search, view and edit your units.
 Create a unit individually or as you build your program.
 When you create unit you can add outcomes and content directly from the syllabus; all other
information must be populated by teachers.
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Templates
 There are three standard templates from which to choose.
 You can also create your own template or customise the layout and components of an
existing template.
 Any changes made to an existing template will be automatically applied to all units using that
template. Alternatively, you can save the changes as a new template.
 Templates for units are divided into three sections: introduction, body and conclusion
 In each section you can choose the width of each column.
 The introduction must contain outcomes.
 In the introduction and conclusion you can chose from the following options:
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Unit overview
Assessment overview
Resources overview
Key concepts/contexts/ideas/inquiry questions/skills
Start/end date
Evaluation
Three cells that can be customised to meet the needs of individual schools and/or
teachers
In the body you can choose from the following options:
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Content
Teaching, learning and assessment
Adjustments and extensions
Resources
Three cells that can be customised to meet the needs of individual schools and/or
teachers
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Samples
 View examples of programs and units developed by the Board of Studies NSW.
Share
 View items others have shared with you.
 Manage items you have shared with others.
 When you share a template, unit or program the recipient will have read access and will be
able to see the changes you make as you make changes. They will also be able to take a
copy into their portfolio.
 When sharing you must acknowledge that you are authorised to share the information with
others.
 You can share your work at a particular URL. When you do this, anyone with a Program
Builder account will be able to access your unit at this URL.
OR
 You can share your work via email with those you nominate. You can share your work with up
to 10 email addresses at a time.
Help
 Help topics include:
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How do I create a Program Builder account?
What is a program and how do I create one?
How do I create a scope and sequence?
How do I create a unit?
What is a template and how do I create or customise a unit template?
How do I split a unit over two terms?
Can I use Program Builder to program using existing syllabuses?
How do I share my program or unit with a colleague?
Why can't I see an item that has been shared with me?
I'm having trouble exporting in Internet Explorer
Further information
Michael Bignill
Education Consultant
The Association of Independent Schools of NSW
Level 12, 99 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone (02) 9248 3613
Email mbignill@aisnsw.edu.au
Web aisnsw.edu.au
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