Published Resources Details Report
- Title
- Report of the Committee of Review of New South Wales Schools. A Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations (Carrick Report)
- Type of Work
- Report
- Imprint
- Sydney, The Committee, September 1989
- Subject
- New South Wales; Secondary School Curriculum Policy; Curriculum Policies and Major Education Reports
- Description
- Provides an overview of the existing school education and a 'blueprint' for the future.
- Proposes the replacement of Board of Secondary Education with a new Board of Studies.
- Recommends a new Education Act, and the replacement of the Ministry of Education and Youth Affairs with a new Office of Education and Youth Affairs.
- Recommends six Learning areas for the compulsory years: English; Mathematics; Science and Technology; Human Society and its Environments; Personal Development, Health and Fitness; and Creative and Practical Arts.
- Recommends a core curriculum based on 'essential learning experiences'.