[Year 12 IPM] Rationale behind the new study design

[Christophersen, Paula P]

Mark, VCAA has not published its reasons for changing the course, and it
does not for any study. Do you have a specific query?

 

Regards

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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:

> 

> 

> Dear Mark and other interested colleagues

> 

>  

> 

> All VCE studies follow the same process when undergoing
reaccreditation. 

> Key steps in the process include:

> 

> *          Establishment of review committee (all teachers have the 

> opportunity to submit an expression of interest to be on this
committee)

> 

> *          Consideration of the terms of reference, prepared by the 

> Board of VCAA

> 

> *          Preparation of a benchmarking report that investigates 

> national and international practices and recommends areas for 

> consideration by the review committee

> 

> *          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)

> 

> *          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

> 

> *          Recommendation for accreditation from the VCAA board, and 

> accreditation granted from the Victorian Qualifications Authority.

> 

>  

> 

> Typically this process takes 9 - 10 months.

> 

>  

> 

> If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to ask.

> 

>  

> 

> Regards, Paula

> 

>  

> 

> -----Original Message-----

> From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au]


> On Behalf Of Mark Kelly

> Sent: Tuesday, 21 February 2006 10:26 AM

> To: Year 12 Information Technology Processing and Management 

> Teachers'Mailing List

> Subject: [Year 12 IPM] Rationale behind the new study design

> 

>  

> 

> 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?

> 

>  

> 

> -- 

> 

> Mark Kelly

> 

 

 

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