Investigating language content in English curricula

Several LLEN members met up after the recent ASFLA conference to investigate language-related content across the various curriculum documents used in Australia.

The purpose is to identify consistencies and inconsistencies in content and its sequencing and in the metalanguage used as well as the advice to teachers.

While the initial focus in on subject English in the primary years, the project is ongoing and will expand to secondary years and to other curriculum areas.

It is anticipated that the work will form the basis of a report to government and other educational authorities as well as inform further professional learning and materials development. 

Helen Harper, Ruth French, Beverly Derewianka, Bronwyn Parkin, Thea Knott and Brian Dare