Horizontal Alignment Workshop 1: 11.20 Session by Ms Penny Vlies https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq Take time to record your answers to the following questions. Please include your subject/s in your responses. en-us 2022-10-09 19:49:38 UTC 2026-01-03 21:50:11 UTC hello@padlet.com English - clear connections to Drama with texts and ideas, History with text types and writing expectations https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348045934 2022-10-20 00:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348045934 HSIE to science i.e. Geography; landforms; History and Pompeii (volcanoes) https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348046178 2022-10-20 00:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348046178 Language and HSIE - Australia's place in Asia, historical and social connections. Politics. https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348046408 2022-10-20 00:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348046408 Consolidates information https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348046641 2022-10-20 00:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348046641 Improving consistency for writing structures and expectations https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348046933 2022-10-20 00:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348046933 English https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348047125 Connections to all KLAs
Strong contextual connections to History, Geography, Drama
Connections to Numeracy - timelines, order, sequence, estimating length]]> 2022-10-20 00:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348047125 Content may be taught differently and confuse students https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348047212 2022-10-20 00:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348047212 English https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048020 Can support numerous other KLAs by looking at texts that elaborate on topics in other areas]]> 2022-10-20 00:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048020 Mathematics and Science and TAS lboyd47 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048045 Creating data and displaying it for a purpose linked to the construction of a project that evaluates a science concept. e.g. catapults]]> 2022-10-20 00:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048045 Teacher confidence in structures can vary, impacting on student understanding https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048067 2022-10-20 00:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048067 Visual Arts, English, History https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048313 Source analysis, how to comprehend images

]]> 2022-10-20 00:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048313 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048360 Consistency across subjects
Don't have to reteach some concepts]]> 2022-10-20 00:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048360 HSIE https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048366 Year 8 Geography - Water in the World (sustainability) with Science (ecosystems), English (communication), Religious Studies (Catholic Social Teachings), Mathematics; Indigenous Water Ceremony; connection to land]]> 2022-10-20 00:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048366 What will this look like? Will subject areas still act as silos or is there an expectation that faculties in secondary, program together. https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048466 2022-10-20 00:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048466 Student engagement lboyd47 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048520 2022-10-20 00:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048520 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048749 Coordinating with other KLAs]]> 2022-10-20 00:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048749 The time and willingness required from teachers across different faculties to work together can be a challenge https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048859 2022-10-20 00:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048859 English https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048908 History - historical fiction
Geography - texts which explore environmental sustainability
Maths - timelines, Iambic pentameter, estimation
Science - science fiction
CAPA - using artistic texts as stimulus]]> 2022-10-20 00:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348048908 HSIE https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049124 Year 9 History and English - WWI and War Poetry; ANZAC Day Ceremony - commemoration]]> 2022-10-20 00:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049124 Depth of understanding https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049616 transfer of knowledge, increase complexity of understanding ]]> 2022-10-20 00:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049616 The opportunity to make bigger programs and projects to engage students https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049674 2022-10-20 00:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049674 Science meizera01 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049800 Connection to mathematics (processing, displaying and analysing data)
Connection to geography (Earth processes, sustainability, resource management)
Connection to music (sound waves, machines)
Connection to visual art (colour perception, chemical composition of different media)
PDHPE (body systems and processes, forces, requirements for living)]]> 2022-10-20 00:48:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049800 A huge amount of coordination would need to happen between faculties to make this work. Not just to be teaching similar concepts, but for them to be taught at the same time. Time, as ever, is the missing element when asking teachers to work on projects like this. PD time and time to program. https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049832 2022-10-20 00:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049832 Time to collaborate and teacher skills lboyd47 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049845 2022-10-20 00:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348049845 Relevance, build connections, lighten the teaching and learning load https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348050325 2022-10-20 00:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348050325 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348050343 Allows for a consistency of approach to teaching a particular skill ]]> 2022-10-20 00:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348050343 consistency, clarity and reinforcement in a different subject areas. https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348050443 2022-10-20 00:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348050443 Joint tasks https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348050554 I would love to have tasks that can be assessed over several subject areas for one task]]> 2022-10-20 00:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348050554 HSIE https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348050879 Year 7 History & English - Investigating the past and letter writing (Museum Exhibit - artefact and writing letter to curator) ]]> 2022-10-20 00:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348050879 Possibilities for the future and changing the way we teach lboyd47 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348051247 2022-10-20 00:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348051247 Differentation https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348051284 making sure the connections allow for students to gradually build to complexity of connections

]]> 2022-10-20 00:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348051284 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348051661 Allows for deep understanding among students ]]> 2022-10-20 00:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348051661 You would need at the least, an awareness of when these concepts were being taught in other subjects https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348051663 2022-10-20 00:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348051663 This would be so amazing!! https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348051706 2022-10-20 00:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348051706 HSIE https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348052301 Geographical Skills with Mathematics; Science; PDHPE - mapping, scale, ratios, time zones etc]]> 2022-10-20 00:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348052301 Time https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348052312 Whole school planning time would be needed - and not just an hour - it would really require a week to do it right]]> 2022-10-20 00:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348052312 The digital curriculum should facilitate this - tags that show the connections https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348052665 2022-10-20 00:50:19 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348052665 You would need at the least, an awareness of when these concepts were being taught in other subjects https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348052878 2022-10-20 00:50:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348052878 Delivery of the content in the various forms https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348053003 2022-10-20 00:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348053003 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348053194 Time to go through syllabus documents and identify the areas of collaboration.]]> 2022-10-20 00:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348053194 Good opportunities to show this in the stage 5 project https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348053395 2022-10-20 00:50:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348053395 Science https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348053498 Maths: graphing, data analysis, area, EVERYTHING 
Geography: natural disasters, biogeochemical cycles, biomes, diversity and distribution of living things, adaptations 
English: constructing text types
History: scientific discoveries and events and their impact
TAS: forces, energy, problem solving and innovation 
Etc etc]]> 2022-10-20 00:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348053498 Humanities subjects: English, HSIE particularly outcomes EN4-7D En4-8D EN5-7D EN5-8D shawm1 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348053925 2022-10-20 00:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348053925 Even the brightest students struggle to see the links between subjects! https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348054236 2022-10-20 00:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348054236 Japanese Language & Culture https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348055371 History- world events; Japan under the Shoguns
Music- traditional music and instruments
Art- Shibori, woodblock printing, bonsai and ikebana; 
TAS- Shibori, Harajuki fashion, Japanese recipes, Earthquake proof engineering
Geography- human and physical geographic features of Japan, sustainability and recycling; earthquakes and tsunamis
Maths- Japanese forms of calculation; origami folding.
English- narrative and recount using imaginative journals (eg. a day in the life at a Japanese high school); pen pal connections
PD/H/PE- Japanese sports and games, movement based vocabulary lessons


]]> 2022-10-20 00:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348055371 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348055430 Some teachers find it difficult to go outside their subject bounded expertise.

To have the connections mapped in the syllabus would counter this resistance.]]> 2022-10-20 00:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348055430 meizera01 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348055444 Consistent language and processes used across subjects if it's made explicit in the syllabus (e.g. do we use 'average' or 'mean'? When should you use a line graph as opposed to a bar graph? When we rearrange a formula, what process should be followed? Some of these are probably school-based decisions but pointing out the connections may lead to better planning/collaboration in this respect)]]> 2022-10-20 00:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348055444 Teachers understanding where their content ‘fits’ into the whole learning of their students https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348055584 2022-10-20 00:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348055584 Supports cross-curricular PIP projects for students with disability. Facilitates identfication of outcomes for teachers eg coding in Maths, Science & TEC shawm1 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348055893 2022-10-20 00:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348055893 Reducing confusion and misconceptions https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348056285 2022-10-20 00:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348056285 meizera01 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348056822 Over-generalisation of certain terms that do actually have specific meaning in particular subject areas (although the glossary in the digital curriculum is a great tool for managing this)]]> 2022-10-20 00:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348056822 If stage groups aren’t a “thing” in your school, it can be hard to set up collaboration. https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348057263 2022-10-20 00:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348057263 postmodernism as an example in art, english and history https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348057403 2022-10-20 00:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348057403 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348057519 An excellent initiative that allows for opportunities like differentiation in tasks]]> 2022-10-20 00:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348057519 meizera01 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348057973 I see it as such a wonderful opportunity for increasing understanding of what our students learn and when they learn it across different KLAs]]> 2022-10-20 00:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348057973 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348058173 Could be a tag in the digital curriculum ]]> 2022-10-20 00:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348058173 Maths and Technology https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348058311 Using Code to Solve Mathematical Problem]]> 2022-10-20 00:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348058311 HSIE https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348068164 Japan under the Shoguns and Languages - Japanese]]> 2022-10-20 01:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348068164 Could support the implementation of the Stage 5 project to draw better cross-curricular links https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348069670 2022-10-20 01:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348069670 HSIE https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348082286 Geography and English - environmental issues and writing a story book on these global issues]]> 2022-10-20 01:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348082286 It would be a missed opportunity not to try to coordinate across subject areas with a new curriculum. https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348112324 2022-10-20 01:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348112324 Challenges https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348112873 Time, planning, staff commitment - important to make a priority in the school]]> 2022-10-20 01:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348112873 Benefits https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348114158 Breaks down silos, builds knowledge, creates connections, allows for deeper learning ]]> 2022-10-20 01:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348114158 Time and consistency https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348114304 2022-10-20 01:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348114304 Less double-teaching of concepts could lead to more time to explore depth of understanding in our subjects meizera01 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348114523 2022-10-20 01:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348114523 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348115089 If it sits as an option that would be great because that allows schools to vary how much connectivity they can handle dependent on their context ]]> 2022-10-20 01:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348115089 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348115223 Could we have some optional units of work that are connected to other subject areas?]]> 2022-10-20 01:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348115223 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348115833 I’m so excited about this but we need to make sure syllabuses are decluttered to give us the time this needs]]> 2022-10-20 01:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348115833 Risk of superficial connections that pay lipservice but don't lead to enriched learning. shawm1 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348116420 2022-10-20 01:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348116420 If the connections are in the Advice to Schools section, will this be missed? I can see a role for Curriculum Coordinators who map 'big picture' being the leaders who can identify opportunities for scopes & sequences in the first place. Perhaps some well timed NESA PD would support this work as first syllabuses are released. shawm1 https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348120859 2022-10-20 01:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pennyvlies/tn00pfozb6dv6dcq/wish/2348120859