Documents:
- English Stage 6 Syllabus
- English Stage 6 Prescriptions List
- English Stage 6 Annotations of the Prescriptions List
Websites:
ACARA: The Australian, Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is the independent authority responsible for the development of the national curriculum and for the national assessment program alongside national data collection and reporting for all.
http://www.acara.edu.au/default.asp
AITSL: The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) has responsibility for national professional standards, driving professional development and engaging with key professional bodies.
http://www.aitsl.edu.au/
The Board of Studies NSW:
- The Board of studies sets the core curriculum development for syllabuses from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Manages the NSW School Certificate external Tests (Year 10) and the Higher School Certificate Examinations (Year 12) each year
- Assesses student achievement and awards high quality credentials to meet the needs of the full range of students
- Promotes the provision of quality education by developing,communicating and implementing educational policies and practices Provides advice on grading and assessment policy and procedures
- Promotes the provision of quality education through the registration and accreditation of non-government schools, certifying that they may teach students and enter students for the examinations
- Effectively manages its resources so that educational objectives are met.
The English Teachers Association: A website for NSW teachers who are committed to the teaching and learning of English. It provides examples of best practice and useful resources to use in the classroom.
http://www.englishteacher.com.au/
The State Library of New South Wales: Provides teachers with resources set out to study in the HSC English Area of Study classroom.
http://guides.sl.nsw.gov.au/content.php?pid=472895&sid=5224195
TES Australia: Free K-12 resources for teachers in Australian schools.
http://www.tesaustralia.com/