My submission to the Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System Consultation

An Australian Federal Government consultation

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I initially attempted to complete the survey rather than produce a standalone submission. However, with 38 open questions to address, many of which overlapped with each other, I found this a challenge. Instead, in my submission, I will focus on curriculum and teaching, assessment and wellbeing. I will then outline a case study of an innovative and successful school and the policy measures that allowed it to develop. I will address other aspects of the terms of reference as they arise in these contexts.

Curriculum and teaching

There is growing evidence to support two key practices in school education. The first is explicit teaching and the second is a carefully sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum.