QCAA

 
 

“The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA)

is a statutory body of the Queensland Government. It was established on 1 July 2014, replacing the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA).

The QCAA is responsible for kindergarten guideline and senior secondary syllabus development, and for providing resources and services to help teachers develop curriculum, teaching and learning programs from kindergarten to Year 12. It also provides testing, assessment, moderation, certification and vocational education and training services to Queensland’s education community.” - About QCAA

 
 

Join Lucy for “Australian Curriculum” at QDEC23

Lucy Flook

Lucy is currently the QCAA Principal Project Officer for Australian Curriculum: The Arts, and has previously worked in External Assessment across Learning Areas. With experience such as being a Head of Department, Curriculum 2 Classroom (C2C) Arts Writer and Expert Writing Team member for the QCAA General Dance Syllabus, Lucy is a passionate Arts advocate. She has developed education notes and packages for the Qld Music Festival, Qld Theatre, Out of The Box Festival and Brisbane Powerhouse’s World Theatre Festival. Lucy is currently the Qld choreographer for the Australian Girls Choir.

Workshop description

In this presentation, we will explore the key messages from the Australian Curriculum v9.0: The Arts - Dance and explore what has changed in the curriculum. We will reflect on how we are currently framing Dance in our schools and consider the opportunities presented by the Australian Curriculum v9.0: The Arts - Dance.

We will look at the role of Dance and its capacity to inspire, engage and challenge students; including how to help students make connections to value the skills developed through choreographing, performing and responding to dance.

This presentation will also contain a preview of QCAA resources to support schools with familiarisation and planning for Australian Curriculum: The Arts v9.0.

 
 

Join Ange & Leisa for “Senior Dance Matters” at QDEC23

Ange Pratt

Ange Pratt is currently Learning Area Manager (The Arts) at QCAA, but has a long history of involvement with QCAA as the Chair for the development of Dance Senior Syllabus (2010) and State and District Review Panel Chair roles in Dance. During her time as a university lecturer in Education, her focus was curriculum and assessment across a range of learning areas. Ange also has 16 years’ experience as a Dance teacher in secondary and primary contexts.

Leisa Cooper

Leisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance (QUT 1990); a Graduate Diploma in Education (QUT 1991 ); Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; Acrobatic Arts syllabus teaching certification and Teachers in EDTA syllabus in Tap, Jazz and Ballet. She is the Chief Confirmer and a Lead Marker for the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority; a 2018 Queensland Ballet Ambassador for Practicing Educators and HOD The Arts at North Lakes State College. Leisa collaboratively wrote the Certificate courses for North Lakes State College which have been implemented since 2016.

Workshop description

This session will focus on QCAA senior syllabus information, updates, and clarifications including a breakdown of the subject report. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in small group discussions.

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