Main Feature: Cameron speaks with three Australian academics about the final report on the review of he Australian Curriculum. Dr. Nicole Mockler from the University of Newcastle talks about the broader issues of curriculum, Dr. David Zyngier from Monash University talks about the review process and the political and cultural issues raised in the report, and Dr. Michael Anderson from the University of Sydney talks about The Arts in the Australian Curriculum.
Regular Features: NEW FEATURE! Listener feedback returns with teachers sharing their insights on last episodes main feature; Dan Haesler proposes four key questions to ask of teachers in ‘Off Campus’; Teachers talk about the teachers who impacted on their own lives in AITSL’s Teacher Feature; Cameron reflects on issues of Equity and Access to education in Education in the News.
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Links:
- Read all the education news on the EdNewsOz paper.li
- TER Podcast Episode 15 – Australian Curriculum Review – 26 Jan 2014
- The full report of the Australian Curriculum review can be found at studentsfirst.gov.au
- Dr. Nicole Mockler’s profile at University of Newcastle
- Dr. David Zyngier’s profile at Monash University
- Dr. Michael Anderson’s profile at University of Sydney
- ‘Off Campus’ can be found at DanHaesler.com
- The Arts and Learning Forum on the National Curriculum – November 11
- The implications of school autonomy for educational leadership and social justice – November 4
- Record scratch effect from http://www.freesfx.co.uk
Timecodes:
00:00 – Opening Credits
01:35 – Intro
03:33 – Off Campus with Dan Haesler
11:01 – Education in the News
23:56 – AITSL’s Teacher feature
26:27 – Main Feature Intro
30:23 – Interview with Dr. Nicole Mockler from the University of Newcastle
55:45 – Interview with Dr. David Zyngier from Monash University
01:28:25 – Interview with Dr. Michael Anderson from the University of Sydney
01:53:24 – Listener Feedback
02:00:29 – Announcements
02:02:29 – Quote and Sign Off