The Trend and Characteristics of HASS as a new social studies subject in Australia

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  • オーストラリアの新社会科HASS の動向と特質
  • Analysis of the Australian National Curriculum by ACARA and the Case of Queensland
  • ― ナショナル・カリキュラムとクイーンズランド州の事例の分析から ―

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<p>　The Australian National Curriculum, which has been in effect since the Melbourne declaration in 2008, embodies the principle aim of cultivating active, and informed citizens and citizen who participate in the community, nation, and global society.  HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences) as a new subject comprises 4 strands: history, geography, civics and citizenship, and economy and business.  This subject was revised and integrated as a new social studies.  HASS includes understanding of concept and skill.  For example, intercultural understanding is evident in not only content but is also listed as one of the general skills in civics and citizenship.</p><p>　For this study the author analyzed the worksheets of a lesson in primary school for band 3-4 in the unit: “Participation in the community” in Queensland.  The aim of this lesson is to understand and think about rule and decisions democratically through school life and the dilemma of food customs.  </p><p>　Results showed that intercultural understanding is treated as not only learning focus on empathy, but also intercultural understanding of three elements (i.e.- recognizing culture and developing respect, interacting and empathising with others, and reflecting on intercultural experiences and taking responsibility- ) are organized as skill to resolve issues in the HASS.  </p><p>　HASS can provide many suggestions to the scholars and practitioners who design social studies lesson including rubric by competency based, because this new course of study in Japan emphasizes the development of general capabilities and globalization as keyword.  </p>

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  • CRID
    1390282763119416320
  • NII Article ID
    130007622834
  • DOI
    10.18971/nasemjournal.43.0_1
  • ISSN
    2189907X
    03859746
  • Text Lang
    ja
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    • JaLC
    • CiNii Articles
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