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Drama in the Australian national curriculum : Decisions, tensions and uncertainties
Stinson, Madonna Saunders, John
Stinson, Madonna
Saunders, John
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Abstract
In September 2015, the Australian Federal Government endorsed the final version of the Australian Curriculum arts framework a document resulting from nearly seven years of consultation and development. The Australian Curriculum: The Arts Version 8.0 comprises five subjects: dance, drama, media arts, music and visual arts. This article considers the curriculum development process and highlights interplays between decisions and decision-makers. Now available for implementation in each state and territory of Australia, the nature and structure of the framework remains in question with regard to what aspects of the curriculum will be supported for implementation in each state. At the time of writing, not one state education authority has guaranteed that the curriculum, as written and in full, will be implemented. As a result Drama remains outside the educational entitlement for all children in Australia.
Keywords
curriculum, drama, arts curriculum, curriculum design, national curriculum, Australian curriculum
Date
2016
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Journal article
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Research in Drama Education : The Journal of Applied Theatre and Performance
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21
Issue
1
Page Range
93-104
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ACU Department
School of Education
Faculty of Education and Arts
Faculty of Education and Arts
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Published as green open access
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