ACSA - Australian Curriculum Studies Association

About ACSA - Australian Curriculum Studies Association

ACSA - Australian Curriculum Studies Association Incorporated was established in 1983 as a broadly based not-for-profit educational association supporting the professional interests of educators in curriculum work from all levels and sectors within and beyond Australia. It was established to provide a national forum for dialogue between those engaged in curriculum work. Curriculum involves what is taught (knowledge, understandings, skills, values); how it is taught (pedagogy, teaching style); and how it is assessed (assessment, testing, reporting). Curriculum shapes and is shaped by social, political, economic and historical forces. It involves the selection, interpretation and implementation of culturally-based knowledge, skills, values and beliefs. ACSA works to support educators so that all students have access to a meaningful, relevant and engaging curriculum. ACSA provides national advocacy and leadership in curriculum. It is committed to curriculum reform informed by the principles of social justice and equity and respect for the democratic rights of all. ACSA achieves these goals through alliances and interaction with education groups and broader local and global community organisations. ACSA seeks to cooperate with teachers and schools, professional associations, governments and government agencies in order to pursue its goals. ACSA acts as an advocate for the profession in forums where education policy is shaped. It engages in research, innovation, policy development, critique and dissemination of curriculum ideas. The Australian Curriculum Studies Association (Inc) is a broadly-based professional association with Australian and international members. Members include teachers and principals; educational administrators and consultants; teacher educators, academics and educational researchers; parents and students. The ACSA Executive Committee is responsible for conducting the affairs of the association through the Secretariat. acsa@acsa.edu.au

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