Drama in the Australian national curriculum – the role of advocacy

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Saunders, John Nicholas and Stinson, Madonna. (2016). Drama in the Australian national curriculum – the role of advocacy. NJ: Drama Australia Journal. 40(2), pp. 113-126. https://doi.org/10.1080/14452294.2016.1276737
AuthorsSaunders, John Nicholas and Stinson, Madonna
Abstract

The inclusion of Drama as a subject in the Australian Curriculum is largely a result of the unwavering advocacy of national associations (like Drama Australia) and alliances, in particular the National Advocates for Arts Education (NAAE). This article briefly outlines stages in national curriculum development in Australia and delineates key organisations and individuals who have contributed to the inclusion of drama within Australia’s national curriculum. The paper draws from previously published material, interviews with representatives from each state professional association, and extended interviews with members of the NAAE. The authors propose that the most significant contributing factor to the inclusion of drama in the educational entitlement for all young people in the Australian national curriculum has been collaborative advocacy, carefully managed by a national advocacy collective.

Keywordscurriculum; advocacy; NAAE; Australian curriculum; drama education; arts education
Year2016
JournalNJ: Drama Australia Journal
Journal citation40 (2), pp. 113-126
PublisherRoutledge
ISSN1445-2294
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/14452294.2016.1276737
Page range113-126
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