Social+Sciences



Recent changes in the Australian curriculum will see SOSE in years 8 - 10 disapear and be replaced by other humarities and social science subjects such as History, Geography and Civics.

Students majoring in these areas will work in the following subjects in years 11 and 12: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Ancient History, Georgraphy, Modern History, Legal Studies, Philosphy and Reason; Study of Religion + Religion and Ethics. Irrespective of major you may also be required to teach social and community studies (year 11 and 12). This discussion area will also include Legal Studies.

For QLD year 11 and 12 syllabi go to: []; For years 8 - 10 History go to: []; for other QLD syllabiyears 8 - 9 go to []; year 10 go to [] AND []

Since graduating in 1978, I have taught in three Queensland schools – Ravenshoe State School (Secondary Department), Murgon SHS and Centenary Heights SHS (my current placement). At this point in time I am Head of Department for Social Science at Centenary Heights with responsibility for History, Geography, Legal Studies and Junior Social Science. I am also Head of Year for our Year 9 cohort of students. I also serve as District Panel Chair for the QSA in Legal Studies. Teaching of students remains my passion and remains the reason why I teach. I enjoy teaching Junior Social Science and Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies and Geography. I continue to maintain an involvement in extra-curricular programs in sport and camping. The challenges I enjoy taking on as Head of Department include National Curriculum implementation and incorporation of ICTs in the learning environment. ||
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