Acting Minister for Education, Brendan O’Connor, today welcomed National Curriculum Board’s first consultation forum on development of national curriculum.
More than 200 participants including teachers, universities, community members, business and industry representatives attended today’s first forum attended today’s forum in Melbourne.
The board also released a National Curriculum Development Paper as a basis for discussion.
The Rudd Government in co-operation with the States and Territories is committed to a national curriculum delivered within three years.
The first four subjects to be implemented in this co-operative approach are English, mathematics, the sciences and history.
Mr O’Connor said it was important for to canvass wide ranging views on student learning to ensure that future curriculum development is world class and is based on Australia’s future needs.
The Board is also examining curricula considered the best nationally and internationally to ensure every child has access to the highest quality learning and drive up school retention rates.
The National Curriculum Board’s development paper is available at www.ncb.org.au.