Review of syllabuses for the senior phase of learning
The QSA began a review of senior syllabuses in 2005 to support the introduction of the Queensland Certificate of Education. The review is assessing the scope, range and relevance of the current senior syllabuses and will recommend the form that syllabuses should take in the future. The review is chaired by Professor John Dewar, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) at Griffith University.
Review process
The review has involved broad consultation with education and community stakeholders, and commissioned research papers. Key issues were identified in Phase 1 and a consultation paper prepared. Feedback on this paper was sought. During Phase 2, a syllabus framework blueprint was developed for further consultation.
The review is currently in Phase 3, the preparation of the final report.
Review documents
- Consultation paper, October 2005 (PDF, 198 kB)
- Proposed blueprint for the future development of syllabuses, July 2006 (PDF, 619 kB)
Consultation reports
- Initial targeted consultations report, August to September 2005 (PDF, 107 kB)
Report to determine issues relevant to the review. - Consultation report, October 2005 to February 2006 (PDF, 87 kB)
Report on five key issues: valued knowledge and skills; structure of QSA syllabuses and syllabus design; pathways and the suite of syllabuses; Year 10 and ongoing review. - Consultation report, July 2006 to December 2006 (PDF, 235 kB)
Report on the "Proposed blueprint for the future development of syllabuses" and "A snapshot of the proposed blueprint", which were released by the QSA for public consultation in July 2006.
Last reviewed: 8 January 2008
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