The Australian Baccalaureate: A preliminary study
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Australian Curriculum Studies Association
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Arts
School
School of Education
RAS ID
15810
Abstract
DURING THE 2010 AUSTRALIAN federal election campaign, the Gillard Government announced plans for a new, internationally recognised senior-school qualification termed the Australian Baccalaureate. This paper details a research project on the new Australian Baccalaureate which investigated its proposed aims, framework and timeline for planning and implementation. The intent of the project was to analyse both the practical and political implications of adding an elite level of secondary curriculum to the roll out of the K-12 Australian Curriculum; compare it to the longer standing International Baccalaureate; and examine the Australian Baccalaureate within the context of internationalising Australia's curriculum qualifications.
Comments
Cunningham, C. (2013). The Australian Baccalaureate: A preliminary study. Curriculum Perspectives, 33(3), 46-57.