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The curriculum is the handbook to all content that is taught to students at all levels of schooling. Additionally, teachers can use the curriculum to identify student ability. Teachers work alongside the curriculum to develop activities that have identical content. Social Justice relates to the curriculum as students have not only content related descriptors that they will learn but imbedded in the descriptors are activities that allow students to socially explore learning with others and work on team building skills and leadership skills as well.

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My chosen primary specialisation is Mathematics and the curriculum is divided into three strands with the aim of providing students with important Math skills for everyday life.

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I know that student welfare is rapidly becoming an important part of students every day needs. Although this is not "part of the curriculum" it is important to note that changes are being made to provide additional support, welfare and assistance to students of all grades and ages. In Victoria, especially with the introduction of social media starting as early as prep, it is imperative that more of an emphasis is placed around keeping students feeling safe, secure, settled and content at school. Introducing things such as mindfulness to morning home room or morning sessions as well as adding additional staff into the well being teams in schools will help to ensure that children are being kept safe and listened to at school.

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I know that in the English curriculum, student are exposed to a range of literary experiences - reading, writing, speaking and listening. The Victorian English curriculum is levelled, from  Foundation through to Level 6. Students progress through these levels as they increase their knowledge and skill set, and move up through the levels in school. The English curriculum is made up of three strands: reading and viewing; listening and speaking, and writing. Under each three strands are then specific skills/content descriptors to describe what students SHOULD know or be able to do at each particular level.

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My primary specialisation is Mathematics. Although I'm somewhat familiar with the structure and learning of the mathematics curriculum, I feel I need to increase my knowledge of strategies on to both teach and assess students and scaffold their learning.

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My primary specialisation area is Health and Physical Education. The Health and Physical Education curriculum is based on experimental learning. In the curriculum it states that the Health and Physical Education aims for students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding to be able to enhance their own and others' health and well being.

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The Australian Curriculum is designed and continually updated in order to help all young australians become successful and knowledgeable across a broad range of subjects. Within the Health and Physical Education sector students are challenged and informed about different aspects of their own health and physical activity as well as the community as a whole.

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English is the foundation of everything that we do in life. From reading and writing, to speaking and listening. These are fundamental skills that students need to develop in order to communicate through their everyday life. Being literate is a skills that helps in all other areas of education. There are three strands of the English curriculum that all interrelate with each other which build knowledge and understanding.

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My chosen primary specialisation is English which I find to be an essential part of life in general- not just schooling. Aspects of English are visible from our first word and as we go through schooling, our growth in English allows us to network with our community and ultimately be the platform of communication to allow us to make a living.

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I understand that English provides students with skills and knowledge that will support them in all aspects of their life. Students having sound knowledge of the English curriculum means that they have the capacity to read, write, listen and comprehend. The curriculum is designed to strengthen students skills, helping them build confidence and overcome potential barriers that may disrupt their learning. Students need to see English as more than just a subject, and something that has a large importance on their everyday life. I believe the English curriculum is set out to guide teachers in getting the best out of their students, providing them with many opportunities to develop important skills.

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The curriculum for Health and Physical Education aims to equip students with the ability to identify personal strengths and make decisions about their own health, as well as physical activity involvement. The curriculum also allows for students to work with their peers in challenging tasks which then allows the students to reflect on their emotions throughout the activity to identify their feelings, as well as their peers.

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I know the importance in helping to build confidence in students when teaching english (primary curriculum). Previous placements have shown me that a lot of students struggle with confidence around learning new skills. Just knowing the curriculum isn't enough, knowing students and how they learn is important to help build their confidence and expand their knowledge.

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I know that English in the curriculum is designed to develop students core literacy skills, which are used and improved upon in other subjects, as well as introduces them to further skills at their ability levels.
The curriculum's aims and outcomes allows for students to explore a range of materials to connect and expand their life-worlds as well.
While outcomes can be view as straightforward and standard for all students of the class, it is up to the educator to facilitate students exploration of the skill and make their own connection; allowing for a variety of types of learning in the classroom.

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I know that there are three strands for Mathematics in a primary curriculum. Students are never at the same level which makes it hard to follow the curriculum and places you at a spot to adapt and change accordingly to the different levels. Students should also be encouraged to become more active and to recognise the importance of these skills in the world

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The mathematics curriculum highlights the importance of providing students with the opportunity to access key mathematical ideas, knowledge, and skills that they will then be able to apply to their personal and work lives. The curriculum also recognises the importance of such skills for encouraging our students to become 'active and critical citizens in a technological world'.

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My chosen primary specialisation is literacy. I know that literacy is a critical skill for all areas of education. Reading, writing and speaking allow students to make sense of, and change their world. As such I believe it is essential to promote critical literacy and encourage students to make connections between texts and the world they reside in.

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In Visual Arts, I know that students do not have much time dedicated to this subject during the week. Sadly, some people consider this subject to be useless. Students tend to use this time to 'relax', meaning they do not take the subject seriously. This could be influenced by social needs and expectations.
When looking at the Australian curriculum, Art is limited. There are so many gaps that teachers can slip through. It can either be a great opportunity for teachers to show off their creativity within the classroom (when delivering content) or it could also be a chance for teachers to misinterpret the meaning of the curriculum, resulting in misguidance.
Students also need time to create Artworks and absorb the knowledge. However, there is a time constraint, making it harder for teachers to even cover the surface of the subject.

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I Understand the strands For English as i looked at them throughout last year and also got to see them in practice with my mentor teacher. I've seen several different approaches to literacy for example CAFE and how these effect on the students and how to incorporate it into their learning and understanding.

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I understand that English is a primary basis for the acquisition of skills and knowledge in other learning areas. With good English skills, students can become confident and competent individuals who can grow and thrive against challenges they face. Within one classroom, there are multiple levels of competency due to factors such as culture, home support etc. These can impact a students performance and overall confidence within themselves. The curriculum is designed to help individuals develop skills to overcome these challenges and sets standards for students as they embark on their schooling journey.

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Estelle Ashkar

I know that within the maths curriculum there are 3 strands that help to seperate different learning intentions. I also know that although the curriculum is separated into levels, this does not mean our classes are. This has been evident throughout all my placements and there are always some students far below and far above their levels. I know that it is important  to give students the chance to achieve in maths, despite the level they are at, in order to encourage them to find enjoyment in it. Curriculum is an important tool, as long as you are using it hand in hand with differentiation.

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I know that there are different approaches and beliefs that underpin the selection of curriculum. The choices of what is included in any given curriculum is basically what is deemed most important or valuable information to pass on to our students. I have a strong interest in working with students with special and/or complex needs, where adaptation of the curriculum to student ability level is extremely important. I believe all students can develop their literacy and numeracy skills when provided with the right supports and resources.

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The curriculum designed to be taught to primary students, is a set of skills and common knowledge that students are to acquire over their years of schooling . However, some of this content does reflect a student's current needs in the classroom, prior knowledge or individual toolkit that they bring into the classroom. Educators are key in delivering content suited best to their cohort.

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The Health and Physical Education curriculum at a primary level aims to build on and support students knowledge to further develop their skills and making informed decisions relating to their health, wellbeing, safety and participation in physical activity. There will be students on different levels of learning and their ability to apply what they learn to the real world. Their socioeconomic status is a factor, what area they go to school in. Different schools have different resources and will explicitly teach Health separate to Physical Education whereas other schools teach it combined and the health aspect is not as present in their education than what it could be. Communication and developing personal skills and social skills plays a role in teaching this curriculum. I know that teaching any subject in the curriculum will be different with each group of students as each student has their own needs and hurdles to be able to learn and my classroom and teaching needs to be inclusive of this. I know that creating a safe space and environment is critical to my teaching but also my student's education.

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The curriculum is designed to represent what is taught within the classroom and the learning students are expected to encounter. However in saying this, sometimes the formal intended school curriculum does not reflect students real life experiences, cultural differences, history or students different learning styles.

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The primary science curriculum focuses on scientific concepts relevant to students and the world in which they live.  Additionally, if not more importantly, the science curriculum highlights the science inquiry skills that students need to develop to approach a problem with 'scientific literacy'.   I believe that when delivered in a manner that fosters curiosity, creativity, scientific inquiry and is relevant to students, the curriculum provides a great deal of opportunity for students to develop valuable skills that they can utilize throughout their entire life.

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The curriculum is designed to help all young Australians to become successful, confident and creative individuals, it is sectioned into different learning areas (English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Social science, Art, Technology, Health and Language). The curriculum sets the standard for young people as they progress through school. I believe the most integral part of learning occurs in the younger years of a child’s life before they even begin their schooling and are tested/measured against the curriculum. Parents and carers are the foundation for a child’s healthy learning and development. Lots of time spent playing, talking, listening and interacting with these people help children to learn the skills they need for school. These include things like communicating, thinking, problem-solving, moving and being with other people and children.

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The curriculum itself is designed by the Government and entails the content that needs to be taught to students dependent on their year level and subject.. In regards to the English Curriculum, one of the three strands is Literacy. Literacy as a whole, lays down the foundation for all learning. Before commencing other subjects such as Maths or P,E it is important if not vital for students to have a good if not basic understanding about Literacy, Literacy includes things such as Speaking, Reading, Listening, and/or Writing. If students have not got this foundation set out for them it will be extremely difficult if not impossible to communicate their needs and wants. This also is the same for the teacher. More apparently there will be a barrier between the teacher and student. It is due to this that I have a passion for Literacy and hope to learn more about it and its application throughout the education system in order to support and help my future students.

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I know that the curriculum aims to provide the student with the necessary building blocks in order to gain and achieve a higher level of understanding, not only within the school community, but to broader society. A foundational level of literacy is somewhat required before stemming into other areas of the curriculum, however, literacy is available to the students in almost every facet of their small world e.g. tv, cartoons, billboards, newspapers. Therefore providing the stepping stone to create meaning and expand understanding is the curriculums ultimate endeavour.

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I know that the curriculum aims to inculcate students with a conceptual understanding of the English language and its significance in both school and the broader society.
I know that this understanding  often does not accomodate for the 'cultural capital' that some learners bring to the classroom along with other  differences that students may possess .
I know that standardised testing can see teachers 'teaching to the test' as well as stifling  the creativity of students.  This type of testing may also impede the critical thinking of students as learning for such tests often warrants memorisation or specific responses.

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Ayda Haouchar

I know that each student comes from a different background, be it culturally, socio economic or family dynamic. Therefore, the way in which students comprehend and learn new concepts may be affected by these factors. The curriculum moves too fast for many of these children and many tend to be left behind. I know that standardised testing, like NAPLAN, has created a gap between schools from low and high socio economic areas. This potentially places students from low ses areas on the bottom. Many will struggle to understand new concepts, and this continues into their secondary years. 

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Ayda Haouchar

I know that each student comes from a different background, be it culturally, socio economic or family dynamic. Therefore, the way in which students comprehend and learn new concepts may be affected by these factors. The curriculum moves too fast for many of these children and many tend to be left behind. I know that standardised testing, like NAPLAN, has created a gap between schools from low and high socio economic areas. This potentially places students from low ses areas on the bottom. Many will struggle to understand new concepts, and this continues into their secondary years. 

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I know that English is the foundation for all subject areas a child will develop knowledge within throughout their schooling and lifetime. It is a fundamental aspect in each individuals life from day one through different forms of communication and explanation. In terms of the national curriculum, there are 3 strands of English that are equally important and interrelate: language, literature and literacy. I enjoy this area of teaching and learning because there are so many tasks that can be used as opportunities to get to know your students formally and informally.

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In regards to my specialisation within a primary school setting. There are four strands/areas within this subjects curriculum. These strands involve different aspects of the subjects required content knowledge, skills, practices and presentation. Although students are taught the theory and skills required to be able to produce their own work. The curriculum implies that teachers should encourage their students to use the knowledge and skills taught to experiment in ongoing folio work and produce final works.

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The curriculum approaches from multiple aspects of teaching/learning. But based on Vygotsky theory of scaffolding, the curriculum is too narrow in its approach and lacks a broad base for all students to excel. Its specificity for assessment is its short coming when learning. Specifically, physical education revolves around students physical ability and transition of mind to body. All students are biologically different and development differently yet they are assessed or taught via the same curriculum outline.

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When considering the English primary curriculum, I understand that students need to demonstrate a capacity to read, write, speak and listen as a core skill set. These skills become more complex as their education  progresses, but at all levels students should be exposed to learning materials and activities that encourage them to create, reflect and critique.
Students should be encouraged to see literacy not as a class, but as a core skill that enables them to engage in other subjects, skills and relationships.
Furthermore, the English curriculum is not limited to the consumption and creation of printed texts or communication in textual english. The curriculum also allows for students to consider other forms communication may take, such as the interpretation of images, signs and symbols.
I have experience in identifying misconceptions, miscues and skills in my students, and have worked to correct and enhance student capacities within the curriculum requirements. I also have proficiency in assessing elements of the English curriculum in other subject areas.
I know and understand how to employ HITS / Practice Principles within my practice of teaching english as a primary specialisation.
I have had a brief experience observing teaching practices at a WELS centre, and have some understandings of the challenges faced by EAL students and how to support them.
Lastly, I know teaching has humanity and individualism at its heart, and so every lesson, interaction and learning activity should take into consideration the needs. pace, identity and skills of each student.

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I now know that the Curriculum is skewed in a way where genders will excel in different areas and as educators we must work towards closing this gap to ensure every student has the opportunity to do well in every area.

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Curriculum- The required content that needs to be taught to students, developed by the Government.
Importance- Ensures students are learning the same content across the state/nation.
Relationship between curriculum and social justice- Cross-curriculum priorities. Curriculum is written for all students.