HTANSW Executive Feedback on the 2024 Draft 7-10 NSW History Syllabus.

The article discusses the feedback provided by the HTANSW Executive on the 2024 Draft 7-10 NSW History Syllabus. The Executive praised the updates to the rationale and the removal of suggested hours for most topics in the second draft. They also noted improvements in the alignment of skills and concepts, as well as the inclusion of a more diverse range of school-developed suggestions. However, they expressed concerns about the density of Stage 5 and the structure of "Australia at War." The Executive suggested that the syllabus could be more explicit about what History teachers generally do and provide a more robust summary of how the curriculum promotes civics and citizenship. They also cautioned against overburdening the syllabus with excessive content. Overall, the Executive welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback and hoped for positive changes in the final version of the syllabus. [Extracted from the article]