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Home Education Program for ______Term by Term

Educational and Personal Goals:

Short Term (this year)
Long Term (future years)

Overview of My Child’s Learning Needs, Styles and Teaching Strategies required:

Description of the Home Learning Environment:

§  the physical environment: private and shared study spaces, lighting, ventilation, display areas, storage, computer access, indoor/outdoor facilities
§  the motivational environment: indoor/outdoor activities; hands on and real-life experiences; daily routines/tasks; variation of routines/tasks; individual/group learning opportunities; interactive learning

Social Opportunities:

§  peer & other interactions - friends, home education groups, sporting clubs/associations, church, classes, travel/excursions

Curriculum information:

Aligning with The Australian Curriculum (Foundation to Year 10)
Ø  English http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/English/Rationale
Ø  Mathematics http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Mathematics/Rationale
Ø  Science http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Science/Rationale
Ø  History http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/History/Rationale
Ø  Geography http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Geography/Rationale
Senior Secondary Years - Overview
http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/SeniorSecondary/Overview / Aligning with Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority,
Essential Learnings (Years 1 - 9)
Ø  SOSE http://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/downloads/p_10/qcar_el_sose_laf.pdf
Ø  HPE http://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/downloads/p_10/qcar_el_hpe_laf.pdf
Ø  Technology http://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/downloads/p_10/qcar_el_tech_laf.pdf
Ø  Information & Communication Technologies
Ø  https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/p-10/qld-curriculum/yrs-1-9-technology
Ø  The Arts http://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/downloads/p_10/qcar_el_arts_laf.pdf
Ø  Languages https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/p-10/qld-curriculum/yrs-1-9-languages
Years 10 – 12 A – Z Subject List http://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/670.html

Teaching, Learning, Resources and Assessment TERM: 1 – 10 weeks

TEACHING
What topics am I intending
to teach my child? / LEARNING
What activities will my child do?
What skills, knowledge and concepts will they develop? / RESOURCES
What variety of resources will my child and I use?
(List specific titles and levels.) / ASSESSMENT
What work samples will I collect?
What information will I record?
English
Language Conventions -
spelling, grammar, punctuation
Literature - reading
Literacy - writing
Mathematics
Number & Algebra
Measurement & Geometry
Statistics & Probability
Science
Science Understanding –
biology, chemistry, earth and space, physics
Human Endeavour – people use science in daily lives e.g. caring for the environment and living things
Science Inquiry Skills – predicting, investigating, problem solving, experimenting, drawing conclusions
TEACHING
What topics am I intending
to teach my child? / LEARNING
What activities will my child do?
What skills, knowledge and concepts will they develop? / RESOURCES
What variety of resources will my child and I use?
(List specific titles and levels.) / ASSESSMENT
What work samples will I collect?
What information will I record?
Humanities and Social Sciences
History
Geography
Economics and Business
Civics and citizenship
Government and political systems.
HPE
Health
Physical Activity
Personal Development
Design and Technology
Investigate, make and create for a purpose e.g. meal planning, cooking, gardening, constructions
ICT Skills
Computer, internet, other digital resources
The Arts
Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Visual Arts
Languages
Comprehending, composing,
intercultural competence,
language awareness

Teaching, Learning, Resources and Assessment TERM: 2 – 10 weeks

TEACHING
What topics am I intending
to teach my child? / LEARNING
What activities will my child do?
What skills, knowledge and concepts will they develop? / RESOURCES
What variety of resources will my child and I use?
(List specific titles and levels.) / ASSESSMENT
What work samples will I collect?
What information will I record?
English
Language Conventions -
spelling, grammar, punctuation
Literature - reading
Literacy - writing
Mathematics
Number & Algebra
Measurement & Geometry
Statistics & Probability
Science
Science Understanding –
biology, chemistry, earth and space, physics
Human Endeavour – people use science in daily lives e.g. caring for the environment and living things
Science Inquiry Skills – predicting, investigating, problem solving, experimenting, drawing conclusions
TEACHING
What topics am I intending
to teach my child? / LEARNING
What activities will my child do?
What skills, knowledge and concepts will they develop? / RESOURCES
What variety of resources will my child and I use?
(List specific titles and levels.) / ASSESSMENT
What work samples will I collect?
What information will I record?
Humanities and Social Sciences
History
Geography
Economics and Business
Civics and citizenship
Government and political systems.
HPE
Health
Physical Activity
Personal Development
Design and Technology
Investigate, make and create for a purpose e.g. meal planning, cooking, gardening, constructions
ICT Skills
Computer, internet, other digital resources
The Arts
Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Visual Arts
Languages
Comprehending, composing,
intercultural competence,
language awareness

Teaching, Learning, Resources and Assessment TERM: 3 – 10 weeks

TEACHING
What topics am I intending
to teach my child? / LEARNING
What activities will my child do?
What skills, knowledge and concepts will they develop? / RESOURCES
What variety of resources will my child and I use?
(List specific titles and levels.) / ASSESSMENT
What work samples will I collect?
What information will I record?
English
Language Conventions -
spelling, grammar, punctuation
Literature - reading
Literacy - writing
Mathematics
Number & Algebra
Measurement & Geometry
Statistics & Probability
Science
Science Understanding –
biology, chemistry, earth and space, physics
Human Endeavour – people use science in daily lives e.g. caring for the environment and living things
Science Inquiry Skills – predicting, investigating, problem solving, experimenting, drawing conclusions
TEACHING
What topics am I intending
to teach my child? / LEARNING
What activities will my child do?
What skills, knowledge and concepts will they develop? / RESOURCES
What variety of resources will my child and I use?
(List specific titles and levels.) / ASSESSMENT
What work samples will I collect?
What information will I record?
Humanities and Social Sciences
History
Geography
Economics and Business
Civics and citizenship
Government and political systems
HPE
Health
Physical Activity
Personal Development
Design and Technology
Investigate, make and create for a purpose e.g. meal planning, cooking, gardening, constructions
ICT Skills
Computer, internet, other digital resources
The Arts
Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Visual Arts
Languages
Comprehending, composing,
intercultural competence,
language awareness

Teaching, Learning, Resources and Assessment TERM: 4 – 10 weeks

TEACHING
What topics am I intending
to teach my child? / LEARNING
What activities will my child do?
What skills, knowledge and concepts will they develop? / RESOURCES
What variety of resources will my child and I use?
(List specific titles and levels.) / ASSESSMENT
What work samples will I collect?
What information will I record?
English
Language Conventions -
spelling, grammar, punctuation
Literature - reading
Literacy - writing
Mathematics
Number & Algebra
Measurement & Geometry
Statistics & Probability
Science
Science Understanding –
biology, chemistry, earth and space, physics
Human Endeavour – people use science in daily lives e.g. caring for the environment and living things
Science Inquiry Skills – predicting, investigating, problem solving, experimenting, drawing conclusions
TEACHING
What topics am I intending
to teach my child? / LEARNING
What activities will my child do?
What skills, knowledge and concepts will they develop? / RESOURCES
What variety of resources will my child and I use?
(List specific titles and levels.) / ASSESSMENT
What work samples will I collect?
What information will I record?
Humanities and Social Sciences
History
Geography
Economics and Business
Civics and citizenship
Government and political systems
HPE
Health
Physical Activity
Personal Development
Design and Technology
Investigate, make and create for a purpose e.g. meal planning, cooking, gardening, constructions
ICT Skills
Computer, internet, other digital resources
The Arts
Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Visual Arts
Languages
Comprehending, composing,
intercultural competence,
language awareness

Template 1 planning format Term by Term Updated 30/03/16

[This document has been compiled by the Home Education Unit, DET, provided for private use by registering home educators in Qld. Acknowledgements to ACARA/QCAA]