[English] SBS World News poll on a National Curriculum!
Graham Parr
graham.parr at education.monash.edu.au
Fri Feb 9 14:44:30 EST 2007
Hi Jill,
Thanks for letting us all know about this. I've just sent off the
following response. It probably won't be published on line but at least
the will know that there arae plenty of people out there who still
value some degree of diversity in education.
Cheers,
Graham
"I am astounded at the number of respondents on this SBS forum who have
been seduced into believing that more uniformity is always better. Do
they want SBS to be the same as all the other channels, too? The ACER
report that Julie Bishop and the PM refer to in recent speeches records
that there is already significant consistency in subject areas across
the nation. The same report acknowledges that areas such as English
already have significant agreement about principles of teaching and
learning English. This is because there is already a National agreement
about English curriculum in Australian schools. We should learn from the
UK and the US and see the devastating effects on schools and communities
of overzealous craving for conformity. Let's reflect on why we watch
SBS and remember the value of diversity in our democratic society."
Jill Strong wrote:
> English teachers,
>
> The SBS poll so far is overwhelmingly in favour of a national
> curriculum! Orwellian prospect. Even George Bush hasn't gone that far.
> How ironic that CHOICE is such a byword and cliche for politicians, but
> not when it comes to education, schools and teachers.There's still time
> to respond:
>
> www.sbs.com.au
>
> Jill Strong
>
>
>
>>>> "Joanne Logan" <logan.joanne.j at edumail.vic.gov.au> 08/02/2007 09:07
>>>>
>>>>
> I received some emails from the 'Look Both Ways' distributor and
> they're
> putting subtitles onto the next production run. Unfortunately there's
> no
> date on that, but hopefully I can get a copy before we need it in Term
> 3.
> I have a PDF study guide available, which I got last year. I don't
> want to
> attach it to the circulation list, but if anyone wants it, I'm happy to
>
> email it to you individually. Just send me your email address.
> I also downloaded a copy of the William McInnes 'Australian Story'
> episode
> which features the film and Sarah as well, which anyone is welcome to.
> Cheers,
> joe
>
> Joanne Logan
> Year 12 Manager
> Portland Secondary College
> Must St, Portland VIC 3305
> ph: 03 55231344
> fax: 03 55234449
> logan.joanne.j at edumail.vic.gov.au
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ann Rennie" <arennie at siena.vic.edu.au>
> To: "VCE English Teachers' Mailing List" <english at edulists.com.au>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 8:21 AM
> Subject: Re: [English] Look Both Ways
>
>
>
>> Dear Lit Teachers
>> Any info /ideas / other resources on "The Minority Report" for first
>>
> SAC
>
>> Adapatations and Transformations.
>> Any info gratefully received.
>> Ann Rennie
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Leslie, Susan JL" <leslie.susan.jl at edumail.vic.gov.au>
>> To: "VCE English Teachers' Mailing List" <english at edulists.com.au>
>> Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 2:48 PM
>> Subject: RE: [English] Look Both Ways
>>
>>
>> Dear English Teachers!
>>
>> Several teachers have referred to having difficulty obtaining the
>>
> DVD.
>
>> The person to contact is:
>> Sarah Pass, Customer Services Mgr, tel: 9417 0977
>> Email: sarah at avchannel.com.au
>>
>> Sarah assures me that there is no supply problem!
>>
>> Dr Susan Leslie
>> Curriculum Manager, English
>>
>> "The VCAA provides curriculum and assessment guidelines for prep to
>>
> Year
>
>> 12. The VCAA is a statutory body directly responsible to the
>>
> Minister
>
>> for Education and Training and serves government and non-government
>> schools"
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: english-bounces at edulists.com.au
>> [mailto:english-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Rosemary
>>
> Homersham
>
>> Sent: Monday, 5 February 2007 2:37 PM
>> To: 'VCE English Teachers' Mailing List'
>> Subject: RE: [English] Look Both Ways
>>
>> Jan,
>>
>> Thanks so much. The grid looks a useful tool. We are also going
>>
> through
>
>> the
>> "collection phase" ready for later this year when we study the text.
>>
>> Rosie
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: english-bounces at edulists.com.au
>> [mailto:english-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Jan May
>> Sent: Monday, 5 February 2007 2:04 PM
>> To: VCE English Teachers' Mailing List
>> Subject: RE: [English] Look Both Ways
>>
>> Hi
>> For any one who is interested, I have attached a scene by scene
>>
> grid.
>
>> It follows the titles of the scene names on the DVD. Feel free to use
>>
> or
>
>> alter as you wish.
>> Jan
>>
>>
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>>
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>>
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