IntroductionFrom the Latin word for course, later called program course, the Curriculum is now a formal scheme to assist teachers by providing the central structure of learning and constitutes a broad and inclusive range of planned programs educational experiences. In recent times it has been demonstrated that the curriculum “represents the practical expression of educational ideas” (Prideaux, 2003). The implementation of a national curriculum was thought to be achievable in a country the size of Australia and would potentially prove effective. make much better use of expert time by streamlining eight individual written state curricula covering, for the most part, the same information, into a single, improved Australian curriculum (ACARA & McGaw, 2008). The Australian Curriculum makes it clear what students need to learn and what teachers need to provide in education. It is expected that while the curriculum provides the framework for instruction, individual schools can combine teaching experience, pedagogical strategies, and knowledge of their school community to form a comprehensive learning experience for each individual student (ACARA, b, 2010 ). Subjects such as English, science, maths and history are covered in the curriculum with a general overview and set of objectives along with an idea of how it works for year levels. Updating and improving the curriculum meets the needs of each generation of students in an ever-changing world. The Australian Curriculum covers traditional subjects and also strives to support 21st century learning and is available online to attest to this ideal. The Australian curriculum has yet to be developed to include a wider range of subjects as outlined in the Melbourne Declaration on Education...... middle of document ......riculum.edu.au/Curriculum/OverviewACARA, b . (2010) The Shape of the Australian Curriculum, v2.0. Retrieved March 17, 2011, from http://www.acara.edu.au/verve/_resources/Shape_of_the_Australian_Curriculum.pdfACARA. (editor) and McGaw (presenter). (2008, July 17). Welcome address [Vodcast video presentation]. Brisbane: Queensland Consultative Forum. Retrieved March 12, 2011, from http://www.acara.edu.au/news_media/vodcasts.htmlHill, P. (2010). An Australian curriculum to promote 21st century learning. Retrieved March 16, 2011, from http://www.eqa.edu.au/site/anaustraliancurriculumtopromote21stcentury.htmlPrideaux, D. (2003). ABCs of learning and teaching in medicine: Curriculum Design British MedicalJournal. Retrieved March 10, 2011, from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1125124/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_W._Tyler
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