Changing priorities? The role of general capabilities in the curriculum

Paul R. Weldon

Changing priorities? The role of general capabilities in the curriculum

Paul R. Weldon

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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Abstract

This background paper takes a brief look at the history of the development of general capabilities in Australia, including in the vocational and higher education sectors, and the current state of play. It then considers some of the issues inherent in what has been called the skills movement, and the incorporation of skills into the curriculum internationally.

Original language	English
Publisher	NSW Education Standards Authority
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2019

Keywords

Changing skills
Curriculum
Curriculum reform
Curriculum research
Curriculum review
Employment
General capabilities
New South Wales
Outcome of education

Disciplines

Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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