[Year 12 IPM] Rationale behind the new study design

[Mark Kelly]

Thanks, Paula.  My only question is the original question :-)

Has the VCAA published its reasons for changing the course as it has done?

Mark

Christophersen, Paula P wrote:
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> Dear Mark and other interested colleagues
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> All VCE studies follow the same process when undergoing reaccreditation. 
> Key steps in the process include:
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> ·          Establishment of review committee (all teachers have the 
> opportunity to submit an expression of interest to be on this committee)
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> ·          Consideration of the terms of reference, prepared by the 
> Board of VCAA
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> ·          Preparation of a benchmarking report that investigates 
> national and international practices and recommends areas for 
> consideration by the review committee
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> ·          Ongoing reaccreditation meetings to respond to the terms of 
> reference and to draft a study design, in accordance with the VCAA 
> Principles, Guidelines and Procedures for the Review of VCE studies (see 
> VCE Bulletin, Supplement 1, March 2003, No 186)
> 
> ·          Regular, formal reporting to internal VCAA committees (and 
> responding to queries raised by these)
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> ·          Consultation with teachers and other targeted stakeholders on 
> the draft study design (methods include online surveys, paper-based 
> surveys, focus group meetings)
> 
> ·          Review of draft study design by independent reviewers
> 
> ·          Refinement of study design, in light of feedback from 
> consultation and direction from internal committees
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> ·          Recommendation for accreditation from the VCAA board, and 
> accreditation granted from the Victorian Qualifications Authority.
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> Typically this process takes 9 - 10 months.
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> If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to ask.
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> Regards, Paula
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au] 
> On Behalf Of Mark Kelly
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> Subject: [Year 12 IPM] Rationale behind the new study design
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> Does anyone (even Paula, perhaps) know of any publication from the VCAA
> 
> that gives a concise justification for the way the new VCE IT (oops -
> 
> 'ICT') study design has been put together?
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> -- 
> 
> Mark Kelly
> 


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