Victoria
1996 – 2005 |
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2005 2004 The Education and Training Committee of the Victorian Parliament established an inquiry into the promotion maths and science in Victorian education. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority released the Review of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Final Report in November. 2003 The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) was introduced into Victorian schools. Lynne Kosky, Minister for Education and Training, delivered a speech entitled Framework for Reform, which identified curriculum as a priority area of educational reform. 2002 Lynne Kosky released Improved Educational Outcomes: A Better Reporting and Accountability System for Schools, a statement announcing changes to reporting and accountability arrangements. 2000 The final report of The Ministerial Review of Post Compulsory Education and Training Pathways in Victoria (Kirby Report) was released. The report recommended new directions for the organisation and delivery of post compulsory education in Victoria. 1999 1997 The Victorian Board of Studies published Key Competencies in Teaching and Learning based on the findings of the Victorian Schools Key Competencies Pilot Project (1994-1996) which arose following recommendations made in the Meyer Report in 1992. Multicultural Policy for Victorian Schools was released by the Education Department. The policy outlined the background and current context this policy and stressed that multicultural education must permeate all aspects of the curriculum and school practices. 1996 |
1986 – 1995 |
1995 The Board of Studies published Using the CSF: An introduction, one of a series of publications designed to assist schools with the implementation of the CSF. This booklet contained advice for curriculum review and planning. The Directorate of School Studies released, Bright Futures: A policy statement to support gifted students. 1994 1992 1990 1988 The Curriculum Branch of the Ministry of Education released the Report on the Applicability of the ALL (Australian Language Levels) Guidelines in Victorian Primary and Post-Primary Schools. 1987 The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) was introduced into Victorian schools for Year 12. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Board released an options paper, Developing the Victorian Certificate of Education. The State Board of Education published Directions in Curriculum: A Review of Curriculum Policy Documents in Victoria 1983-87, an overview document providing a synthesis of major themes and principles in curriculum documents for that period. The State Board of Education and Ministerial Advisory Committee on Multicultural and Migrant Education released the report, If I Didn't Have Your Support information paper on non-English-speaking background students with impairments, disabilities or problems in schooling. The Balkien Report was released: Improving the Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Base in Victoria. 1986 Education in and for a Multicultural Society was published, elaborating policy guidelines languages other than English, the importance of which was stressed in Ministerial Paper No. 6. The Ministry of Education distributed Implementing Ministerial Paper No. 6. to Victorian Schools. The Tertiary Orientation Program (TOP) was discontinued. The Ministerial Statement Future Directions in Post Compulsory Schooling was released by Ian Cathie. |
1976 – 1985 |
1985 The Curriculum Branch of the Education Department released the first draft of Curriculum P-12 Frameworks for discussion in November. The Department of Education released the report, Education for Girls. The State Board of Education published a series of working papers, The Changing Context and Structures of Postcompulsory Schooling in Victoria, addressing recommendations for restructuring made in the Blackburn Report. The Report of the Ministerial Review of Postcompulsory Schooling (Blackburn Report) was released. The Report laid the foundation for the development of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). The State Board of Education and Ministerial Advisory Committee on Multicultural and Migrant Education provided a report to the Minister for Education, The Place of Languages Other Than English in Victorian Schools. The Curriculum Branch of the Education Department released Destination Decisions: Decision Making Strategies for School Communities. 1984 The Curriculum Branch of the Department of Education published Curriculum Policy Making: An Introduction for School Councils. The Equal Opportunities Unit of the Education Department published Guidelines for Girls' Education in Technical Schools. The Equal Opportunities Unit of the Education Department released Towards Equal Opportunity and a Non-Sexist School: An Action Approach. The Ministerial Review of Educational Services for the Disabled released its report on mainstreaming for students with disabilities, Integration in Victorian Education. The State Board of Education and Ministerial Advisory Committee on Multicultural and Migrant Education released a discussion paper, The Place of Community Languages in Victorian Schools. The Equal Opportunities Branch of the Department of Education published PEP Participation and Equity Program Guide for Schools. 1983-4 1980 The Education Department released a white paper on Strategies and Structures for Education Policy in Victorian Government Schools. 1976 |
The 1975 Context |
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