The new Japanese syllabus (released 2017) has now been integrated into NESA's Program Builder. The Program Builder is an online programming tool that allows teachers to select outcomes and content directly from the syllabus in order to create scope and sequences and units.

Teachers are able to sign in to Program Builder using their departmental or Scootle login details and the Program Builder is accessible from NESA's website using the following link:
http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/understanding-the-curriculum/programming

A reminder that implementation of the new Japanese syllabus is in 2019 (for Years 7 and 9) and in 2020 (for Years 8 and 10).

The new course prescriptions 2019-2023 for the Stage 6 Japanese and Literature course are now available. 

Implementation of the new course prescriptions will commence from Term 1, 2018.

Schools are reminded that study of the texts prescribed for the Year 12 course may not begin before the completion of the Year 11 course. This also applies to the study of a prescribed text in another medium, such as the film of a novel.

For more information, contact: 
Lyn Sully
Inspector, Languages
lyn.sully@nesa.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9367 8152
@LanguagesNESA

​The new NSW languages syllabuses incorporating the Australian Curriculum is now available for Japanese K-10. 

Implementation of the new NSW Japanese K-10 syllabuses will commence from Term 1, 2019, as follows:

Years 7-10
2017-2018: Familiarisation and planning 
2019: Start teaching Year 7 and Year 9 elective course
2020: Start teaching Year 8 and Year 10 elective course

Kindergarten to Year 6
Implementation of the new Japanese syllabus in K–6 is optional.
2017:  Familiarisation and planning K-6
2018:  Optional to teach K-6
2019: Start teaching K-6 (if implementing)

Initial support materials, including guides to the new syllabuses, are available to assist teachers in familiarisation and planning of the syllabus. 

The new syllabus will be available in an interactive online format later in 2017. Additional support materials including sample scope and sequences, sample teaching units and sample assessment activities will be available in Term 3, 2017. 

The new Japanese K-10 syllabuses and initial support materials are available on the NESA website.

For more information, contact: 
Lyn Sully
Inspector, Languages
lyn.sully@nesa.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9367 8152
@LanguagesNESA

BOSTES Sydney Morning Herald HSC Study Guide 2014


Every year the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) works with Fairfax Media to publish the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) HSC Study Guide that is relevant to the needs of HSC students, teachers and parents.

This year the Guide will be available in print and digital format. The print version appeared in the Monday 16
June edition of the SMH and digital copy on the SMH website

Year 12 students received an email from 6pm Monday 16 June containing a link to the digital version. Year 11 students received an email with the link from 6pm on Tuesday 17 June.

Schools are asked to remind students to check their email so they can access the digital version of the Guide.

The move to digital has allowed for inclusion of a greater range of resources such as:

Videos of teachers answering HSC type questions

HSC test yourself quizzes

• Links to relevant BOSTES endorsed resources

 Videos with comments from 2013 First In Course recipients.

Following the move to a digital version with its enhanced resources, Fairfax will no longer print additional copies which were previously sent to schools

In addition to the feedback opportunities included in the digital version of the Guide, BOSTES welcomes direct feedback on the 2014 Study Guide to help us plan the 2015 edition.

 For more information, contact:
Julie-Anne Scott
Communications Officer
julie-anne.scott@bos.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9367 8308

Review of Languages Education in NSW - Consultation Report
 
Consultation on the Review of Languages Education in NSW concluded in December 2013.
More than 300 people attended public consultation meetings held in metropolitan and regional NSW.
Many responses were received from students, teachers, parents, school executive members, community organisations and education authorities.
The consultation report provides the key findings on the Review’s six initial proposals and additional themes emerging from the consultation data. The report also provides information about the consultation process and the consultation respondents.
The consultation report is now available to download from the BOSTES website.
For more information, contact:
Languages Review Team
languagesreview@bos.nsw.edu.au
(02) 9367 8205

Central Coast Language teachers’ meeting to discuss BOS Languages
Review

I'm running a network meeting for all Central Coast DEC language teachers (primary and secondary) to discuss the BOS Languages Review 2-4 pm on Wednesday 11th December at Erina high school. I would encourage all language teachers to try and attend this meeting as the approver from Hunter/Central Coast Region Office will use the numbers of attendance at this meeting to potentially support a regular Central Coast language teachers network meeting into the future.
Please search the course code: NR05727
Enrolments in this course must be made by Friday 6th December.
Afternoon tea will be provided.
Thank you,
Julie.
Julie Ruming
Languages Teacher/Aboriginal Education Coordinator Erina High
School Ernest Street Erina 2251
Telephone: 4367 7353
Fax: 4365 3086

R/Japanese Language Officer (Tuesday/Wednesday) Learning and Leadership Portfolio Secondary Education Directorate Level 3 Oxford Street
Darlinghurst 2010
Telephone: 9266 8540
Fax: 9266 8098
 julie.dent@det.nsw.edu.au