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Publications, Research and Presentations

Analysis of Curriculum/Learning Frameworks for the Early Years (Birth to Age 8)

The focus of this paper by RMIT is on national and international initiatives and current directions in the development of curriculum and/or learning documents for the early years (birth to age 8). The project report was commissioned by the VCAA in April 2008 to inform the development of both the Victorian and national frameworks and  to include an examination and analysis of the documents issued and currently in use by Australian states and territories and nine selected international education jurisdictions

• Analysis of Curriculum/Learning Frameworks for the Early Years (Birth to Age 8) (PDF - 969KB)
• Analysis of Curriculum/Learning Frameworks for the Early Years (Birth to Age 8) - Appendices (PDF - 944KB)

The National Quality Framework for Early Education and Care a discussion paper

This discussion paper provided the basis for the initial round of consultations on the development of a  national quality framework for early childhood education and care to progress these reforms.  The consultations were based on the key questions outlined in this paper and were used to inform the development of the framework.

• The National Quality Framework for Early Education and Care a discussion paper (DOC - 1.1MB)
• The National Quality Framework for Early Education and Care a discussion paper (PDF - 406KB)

A Research Paper to inform the development of An Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (PDF - 747KB)
This paper examines the idea of using Practice-Principles as the core components of an Early Years Learning Framework. Practice-Principles result when the practices of children, families and professionals are brought together with research to support learning and development.

Television, Digital Media and Children's Learning by Dr Don Edgar and Dr Patricia Edgar (PDF - 100KB)
This paper was commissioned by the VCAA to promote discussion about the important issue of children’s learning and development through electronic media and new technologies. The statements and opinions in this paper are those of the authors, Dr Don Edgar and Dr Patricia Edgar and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority and /or the Victorian Government.

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