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Hi Jill, <br>
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. <br>
<br>
Cheers,<br>
Graham<br>
<br>
"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 <st1:country-region
w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region>
and the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region>
and see the devastating effects on schools and communities of
overzealous
craving for conformity.<span style=""> </span>Let's reflect on
why we watch SBS and remember the value of diversity in our democratic
society."<span style=""> </span>
<br>
<br>
Jill Strong wrote:
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<pre wrap="">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:
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.sbs.com.au">www.sbs.com.au</a>
Jill Strong
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<pre wrap="">"Joanne Logan" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:logan.joanne.j@edumail.vic.gov.au"><logan.joanne.j@edumail.vic.gov.au></a> 08/02/2007 09:07
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<pre wrap=""><!---->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
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Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 8:21 AM
Subject: Re: [English] Look Both Ways
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<pre wrap="">Dear Lit Teachers
Any info /ideas / other resources on "The Minority Report" for first
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<pre wrap="">Adapatations and Transformations.
Any info gratefully received.
Ann Rennie
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From: "Leslie, Susan JL" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:leslie.susan.jl@edumail.vic.gov.au"><leslie.susan.jl@edumail.vic.gov.au></a>
To: "VCE English Teachers' Mailing List" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:english@edulists.com.au"><english@edulists.com.au></a>
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
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<pre wrap="">The person to contact is:
Sarah Pass, Customer Services Mgr, tel: 9417 0977
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sarah@avchannel.com.au">sarah@avchannel.com.au</a>
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
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<pre wrap="">12. The VCAA is a statutory body directly responsible to the
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<pre wrap="">for Education and Training and serves government and non-government
schools"
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<pre wrap="">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
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<pre wrap="">the
"collection phase" ready for later this year when we study the text.
Rosie
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[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:english-bounces@edulists.com.au">mailto:english-bounces@edulists.com.au</a>] 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
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<pre wrap="">It follows the titles of the scene names on the DVD. Feel free to use
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<pre wrap="">alter as you wish.
Jan
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