[Design and Technology] Review of VCE Design and Technology in 2010 - Expressions of Interest

[Tran, Lorraine I]

Dear colleagues

 

Please give careful thought to being involved in this important process
of curriculum review.

 

Information about the review of VCE Design and Technology in 2010 from
the October, VCAA Bulletin (page 5).

 

VCE study reviews in 2010

Major review

Design and Technology, English Language,

Industry and Enterprise, International Politics

(National Politics and International Studies),

Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Sociology

The accreditation period for Design and Technology, English

Language, Industry and Enterprise, International Politics

(National Politics and International Studies), Outdoor and

Environmental Studies and Sociology ends on 31 December

2011. These VCE studies will undergo a major review during

2010.

Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified

persons to participate in the curriculum review, evaluation

and development process for revised study designs for these

studies. Review Panels typically consist of 8-10 members from

schools, universities, training, industry and business sectors

who are appointed according to their expertise and capacity to

contribute to the review process.

The membership for the Design and Technology, English

Language, Industry and Enterprise, International Politics

(National Politics and International Studies), Outdoor and

Environmental Studies and Sociology Review Panels will

be prepared from the expressions of interest received. All

applicants will be advised of the outcome of the nomination

and approval process.

Panel meetings are held at the VCAA office in East

Melbourne. Applicants should familiarise themselves with

the Principles and guidelines for the development and review

of VCE studies document, published as Supplement 1 to the

March 2009 VCAA Bulletin VCE, VCAL and VET No. 68

and available on the VCAA website: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/

correspondence/bulletins/2009/mar/2009MARSUP1.pdf

Expressions of interest* can be lodged through the VCAA

Sessional Staff Management System (SSMS) (see page 8)

via <www.ssms.vic.edu.au>. The SSMS website accepts and

processes applications for sessional work. For technical support

or access enquiries please telephone (03) 9651 4581 or email:

assessment.administration.vcaa at edumail.vic.gov.au

Alternatively, if you would like to complete a hardcopy

Expression of Interest form, please contact Bel Harper, VCE

Curriculum on (03) 9651 4453 or email:

harper.bel.m at edumail.vic.gov.au

Expressions of interest are due by Monday 9 November

2009.

 

Regards, 

 

Lorraine Tran

Curriculum Manager, P - 12 Design and Technology

Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)

41 St Andrews Place

East Melbourne 3002

http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au

 

Email: tran.lorraine.i at edumail.vic.gov.au

Telephone: (03) 9651 4407

Mobile:       041 933 1630

 

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