Curriculum implementation

In this three-part series, a Queensland educator shares how her school developed a cross-curricular framework – including how they approached the task and the impact on staff and students.

‘The ability to spell is without doubt a literacy skill that does span the entire curriculum.’ Peter Westwood discusses a cross-curricular approach to spelling.

The phrase ‘cross-curricular’ is often referred to in schools. David Roy, a Lecturer in Education and Creative Arts, explores why it’s important and how it can be implemented.

Getting students out of the classroom and conducting their own investigations increases engagement and interest in Geography. Therefore, it is important for educators to incorporate fieldwork into their unit planning.

There is a well-established way of thinking about schooling. But is there another way? Professor Geoff Masters AO discusses.

Teacher spoke to two educators involved in a pilot of the new Digital Technologies curriculum about their experiences.

Paula Christophersen discusses the new digital technologies curriculum – what teachers need to know and what resources are needed.

Professor Geoff Masters AO discusses identifying and addressing the needs of individual learners in Australian schools.