This edition of Primary Matters unpacks a range of Australian Curriculum resources and new work samples published throughout 2019. Stories from curriculum specialists Caty Morris and Danielle Cavanagh showcase recently published resources that support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority and the general capabilities, and how these can be used in the primary classroom.
New Australian Curriculum resources to be published in 2020 are highlighted at the end of the edition.
“In an increasingly complex, connected and rapidly changing world, it is critical for every young Australian to develop the skills needed to flourish as healthy, safe, confident and digitally literate citizens.” (ACARA, 2019)
Before the end of the year, ACARA will add an online safety curriculum connection to the suite of curriculum connections that are already published on the Australian Curriculum website. This curriculum connection will provide information and resources for educators to create teaching and learning programs about online safety tailored to meet the needs of their school.
The curriculum connection is based around five interrelated dimensions of online safety:
- values, rights and responsibilities
- wellbeing
- respectful relationships
- digital media literacy
- informed and safe use of information and devices.
These dimensions of learning have been developed in consultation with the eSafety Commissioner and are aligned to learning areas, general capabilities and cross-curriculum priorities.
https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/resources/curriculum-connections/
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