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The topic has 2 parts-

• Did you answer Part 1- Discuss the proposal that what is taught in schools reflects the needs of society at the time

                        OR       Discuss the proposal that what is taught in schools reflects the needs of society

• Did you answer Part 2-Consider whether this proposal applies to curriculum changes currently being implemented by Education QLD

                        OR       Consider curriculum changes

Which of the choices above was right.  What is the difference between the 2 possibilities?  Did you answer the correct question or only part of it?

• Have you discussed how the role of schools has changed over time and why these changes have occurred?
• Did you mention Productive Pedagogies?
• Did you define Productive Pedagogies?
• Do you think it is important to include examples mentioned in the topic?
• Did you carefully revise, and edit your work? (spellcheck, grammar etc?)
• Are you using correct referencing?
• Do you use one sentence paragraphs?
• Are there unexplained spaces in your work?
• Did you carefully plan your assignment so each paragraph logically follows the previous one?
• Did you use linking concepts to help the reader follow your ideas?
• Does each sentence follow logically from the last or do you have a jumble of ideas?
• Do you repeat information or analyse it?
• Is there too much repetition in your assignment?
• Are you concise?
• Do you give your own opinions rather than discussing ideas based on research?
• Is your assignment written so the writer in clear about what you mean?
• Do you look at different sides of issues?
• Do you link your ideas to the topic?
• Do you think proposals by Education Qld always work and have you challenged any of these in your work?
• Do you choose your ideas based on the topic or on what interests you?   What is your mark out of 22?

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What are other students in other forums writing about for Forum 2?

In addition to changing societies and changing schools: and productive pedagogies and New Basics: students are writing on the following topics which reflect the changing needs of our society.

Issues so far

Languages other than English,  virtual schooling, multiculturalism, environment, disability, active citizenship, technology, sustainability, global trade, future jobs, pre-school education, before school education (family context), bullying, globalisation, community access to schools, school/community partnerships, literacy, deep understanding, diversity, sun safety, safe schools, women in the workforce, depression, indigenous cultures, need for educational certificates, vocational education, social prestige, third millenium schools, gifted and talented, democratic societies, Plato and Aristotle, drama, knowledge navigators, supportive classroom environments, multiple intelligences, safety at schools, family, socialisation, sport, needs of students, philosophy, schools can change society, rural/ urban differences, history of Education, change, needs of society

Questions to stimulate critical thinking (Quality questions lead to quality thinking)

Why do these issues reflect the needs of our society? 

Is the QLD Education Department meeting these needs?

How is it meeting these needs and are these means effective?

Why are there so many needs? 

Have there always been so many needs? 

Are these needs related to our society now or do they have common elements with other times?

Is it realistic that schools can meet all needs of society? 

What factors prevent schools from meeting societies’ needs? 

Should schools bear all responsibility for meeting societies’ needs? 

Why do school curriculums change so often? 

Has the role of schools changed over time? 

What questions arise from your research? 

Why are these questions important for teachers to be asking?

Hint1- Hand your Assignment in on time.

Hint 2- Be within 10% (over or under) of the word limit.

One Tutorial group has 75 postings as of 8/4 (Good work Group 7).  For other groups, leaving your postings till the last minute means you are not meeting Instruction 2 on the Criteria sheet.  It also means you are not really meeting  the requirement to "engage with others."  It reduces the material other students can respond to. (Both correct quantity, as well as quality, are required). You should have sent at least 3 postings  to Forum 2 by now