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Introducing Civics
and CitizenshipSlide2
Victorian Curriculum F–10
Released in September 2015 as a central component of the Education State
Provides a stable foundation for the development and implementation of whole-school teaching and learning programsThe Victorian Curriculum F–10 incorporates the Australian Curriculum and reflects Victorian priorities and standards
http://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au
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Aims
Civics and Citizenship aims to ensure students develop
:a lifelong sense of belonging to, and engagement with, civic life as an active and informed citizen in the context of Australia as a secular democratic nation with a dynamic, multicultural and multi-faith societyknowledge, understanding and appreciation of the values, principles, institutions and practices of Australia’s system of democratic government and law, and the role of the citizen in Australian government and society
skills necessary to investigate contemporary civics and citizenship issues, and foster responsible participation in Australia’s democracythe capacities and dispositions to participate in the civic life of their nation at a local, regional and global level.Slide4
Structure
Government and Democracy
Laws and Citizens
Citizenship, Diversity and Identity
Achievement
standards
The
first achievement standard
is at
Level 4, and then at Levels 6, 8 and 10.
StrandsSlide5
Key messages
Students explore
and develop their understanding and viewpoints about:civic identityroles in the community
the rights and responsibilities of citizensdeveloping their connections to the school and
community
values
which underpin democratic communities such as freedom, equality, responsibility, accountability, respect, tolerance and
inclusion
skills
and knowledge in making judgments, forming conclusions and making plans for
action
their
sense of school, community and civic engagement and participation.Slide6
Key messages
Students will build on their experience, knowledge and skills as they commence
Civics and Citizenship in Year 3 and/or Year 4Making
connections between what is learned in class and events and issues that are occurring in the local area, Australia and the world is vitalThere are strong connections to the History and Intercultural Capability curriculums