Curriculum Reform update – DELs and principals Term 3, Week 8, 2023 1

Curriculum Reform update – DELs and principals Term 3, Week 8, 2023 1

Acknowledgement of Country We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education. ‘Sleeping Giant’ created by Benjamin Lilly – Year 9, from Blaxland High School on Ngurra Country of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples, as part of 2020 Schools Reconciliation Challenge 2

Summary CHECK OUT DOWNLOAD the new 3-6 English and mathematics resources that are now available (including scope and sequences and syllabus mapping tools to support Stage 2, Stage 3 and multiage) the Health and Mo vement Scienc e 11-12 scope and sequences ENROL EXPLORE in Leading effective curriculum implementation (LECI) Module 6 – Embeddi ng curriculum to dri ve school improvem ent the data analysis resources that have been published on the school planning for curriculum implem entation webpage WATCH the CRC illustration of practice video 'What are Curriculum R eform Communities (C RC)?' (4:18) to see how other schools are implementing new curriculum 3

Primary curriculum update New resources Download the following resources for the 3-6 Fourth level Edit Master component of text the K-10 English and mathematics syllabuses. These include scope and sequences and – Fifth level styles syllabus mapping tools to support Stage 2, Stage 3 and multi-age are now available: Second level Third level English 3-6 scope and sequences English 3-6 syllabus mapping tools mathematics 3-6 scope and sequences mathematics 3-6 syllabus mapping tools 4

Primary curriculum update (2) Keep an eye out for the following 3-6 English and mathematics resources due to be published later in Term 3 (W9 & 10): Sample units to support teaching in Term 1, 2024 3 microlearning modules (2 x mathematics and 1 x English) Check out the planning, programming and assessing languages K-6 webpage for sample units for the languages below (if your school runs a language program): Arabic (ES1) Greek (S1) Hindi (S2) Italian (S3)

Secondary curriculum update DOWNLOAD REGISTER Health and Movement Scien ce 11-12 scope and sequenc es to attend the Mathematics Head Teacher Conference (9 – 10 November 2023). Schools can plan and prepare to teach the new syllabuses in 2023 and 2024. Schools will start teaching the new syllabuses from 2025. Health and Movement Science 11–12 will be examined in the HSC for the first time in 2026. Attendees can expect keynote speeches from leading researchers and teacher-educators, interactive workshops run by curriculum experts, and panel discussions with experienced Head Teachers. Register now https://regodirect.com.au/ headteachermathsconfer 6

Secondary curriculum update (2) Download the following resources for secondary syllabuses due to be implemented in 2024: English 710 programs of learning, teacher resources and support materials. Modern la nguages K -10 micro learning. Mathematic s 7-10 units of learning, teacher resources and support materials Geography 11-12 programs of learning, learning sequences, teacher resources and support materials Departmen t approved elective courses – additional iSTEM resources Enterprise Computin g 11-12 programs of learning, teacher resources and support materials Software E ngineering 11-12 programs of learning, teacher resources and support materials Regular Statewide staffroom events for new syllabuses are available for teachers and leaders. 7

Curriculum implementation Illustrations of practice and case studies Engage with the following illustration of practice videos to Read CESE’s curriculum imple mentation case studies to see how early adopter schools have engaged with the new syllabuses and approached curriculum implementation in their context. see how other schools are preparing for curriculum implementation. Effective preparation for curriculum implementation What are Curriculum Reform Communities? Curriculum planning for every student Engage phase Enact phase Lessons learnt 8

Leading effective curriculum Middle leader professional learning implementation 6 “ Monday 16 October, 3:45pm – 4:45pm (Term 4, Week Module 6: Embedding 2) curriculum change to Tuesday 17 October, 3:45pm – 4:45pm (Term 4, Week drive school 2) improvement This course helped me lead a wholeschool review of our assessment and reporting practices. The templates were a great resource in leading professional discussions and helped with directed questions and focus areas. “ LECI participant, Module 4, 2023 Module 5 – Using data to effectively evaluated the curriculum was held in Week 7, Term 3. 'Meet the experts' session with Viviane Robinson was also held in Term 3, Week 8, Term 3. The recording of previous sessions can be accessed in the LECI Teams space. To find out more access the LECI professional learning webpage. 9

School planning for curriculum New resources available implementation DOWNLOAD EXPLORE evaluation support the data analysis resources that have been published on resources from the the school planning for curriculum implementation webpage. school planning for cu These include advice and resources on: rriculum implementati on webpage . QDAI templates, checklists and modelled examples have been updated. Data literacy Defining data types Planning for curriculum change template Triangulation template Focus questions – IPM for curriculum implementation 10

NESA update Have your say closes on 11 September 2023 Fourth level for: to edit Master Click Creative Arts K-6 text styles – Fifth level HSIE K-6 Second level PDHPE K-6 Third level and Technology K-6 Science Draft syllabuses are available on the NESA Consultations webpa Geography 7-10 ge History 7-10 . PDHPE 7-10 Visual Arts 7-10 Have your say has closed for music 7-10, science 7-10 and technology 7-8. Visit the Have your say webpage for more information. 11

Curriculum Reform Communities (CRC) Curriculum Reform Communities (CRC) support schools with the implementation of new syllabuses and build the capability of teachers to lead curriculum change. There are currently over 70 CRC across NSW, including a virtual network. CRC illustration of practice video 'What are Curriculum Reform Communities (CRC)?' (4:18) has been released to showcase how CRC support schools to implement new syllabuses and develop curriculum contextualised to school needs. Visit the Curriculum Reform Communities webpage to access reflection questions that support engagement with the illustration of practice. 12

Literacy and numeracy (1) The Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions and PLAN2 New feature released in PLAN2 The Indicator progress analysis (BETA) allows teachers to evaluate the learning of a group of students, in selected indicators, between 2 points in time, as recorded by all existing observation sources. Features include: graph of updates to the statuses of selected progression indicators visual display of the week, term and year an indicator status was updated display of the duration of each status, before it was updated to a new status a summary of the ‘movement’ of observations between the starting status and ending status a view of all existing observation sources on screen at once to evaluate progress across Visit the ALAN Indicator progress analysis support web page to learn more. the curriculum. 13

Literacy and numeracy (2) Join the PLAN2 Bitesize Team for ongoing professional learning and support with PLAN2. Sessions are held every Monday from 3:30-4:00pm. Visit the Literacy Statewide staffroom or the Numeracy Statewide staffroom to engage with live and recorded professional learning sessions, resources and advice. For more information on the update to v3, visit the department’s Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions webpage and About PLAN2 webpage. 14

Secondary Professional Learning – Model of support State-wide professional learning Subjectspecific full day statewide PL facilitated online each term 6hrs accredited Availabl e Term 1 2024 Teacher stream Improving student learning outcomes through embedding high impact teaching and assessment strategies using an evaluative inquiry cycle to support new syllabus implementation. Curriculum leader stream Improving student learning outcomes through leading processes to support staff embedding high impact teaching and assessment strategies using an evaluative inquiry cycle to support new syllabus information. Evaluative inquiry focus workshops facilitated online between PL rounds Benefits 2hrs accredited Teacher stream Applying an evaluative inquiry approach to implement high impact strategies and strengthen teaching in the classroom. Underpinned by ‘equity roadmap’ to set a statewide standard, desegregate the profession and address equity gaps Online model has been tested and evaluated via HSC Strategy and K-2 CIPL Focuses on improved learning outcomes via intersection between syllabus content and pedagogy, and assessment practices and inquiry approach Increased access for challenging contexts via online delivery (per HSC Strategy) Curriculum leader stream Applying an evaluative inquiry approach to implement high impact strategies and strengthen teaching practice at stage or KLA level. Scan me Click here to register your interest for 202 4

Head teachers and teachers working English and mathematics professional learning together New Term 4 dates: Register through MyPL: Workshop 1 – 25 October Navigating the new syllabus. Exploring the key pedagogy and research underpinning the new syllabus and implications for teaching practice. Workshop 2 – 17 and 26 October, 15 November Developing a faculty-based implementation plan. Assessment schedules and scope and sequences. Workshop 3 – 18 October, 13 and 22 November Planning, programming, resourcing and assessment. Contextualisation of department resources. AC00550 Workshop 1: Utilising the new syllabu s AC00403 Workshop 2: Designing scope and quences AC00404 Workshop 3: Programming for the ne w English syllabus AC00552 Workshop 3: Programming for the ne w Mathematics syllabus 6 hours of accredited se professional learning in total Benefits Subject specific Underpinned by responsive evaluation Opportunity to engage with subject colleagues For more information, contact [email protected].