11–12Society and Culture 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Society and Culture 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
The Loading content is to be integrated as appropriate to the strengths and needs of individual students.
Ways individuals or groups may conform in everyday life
Ways individuals or groups may not conform in everyday life
Ways to advocate for self and others
Factors that influence conformity and non-conformity
Ways that technology and media impact conformity or non-conformity
How non-conformity may affect individuals and communities
Changes brought about by a nonconformist individual or group
Ways to use data to develop an understanding of conformity and non-conformity
Students investigate ONE group whose beliefs and actions are non-conformist in their context.
How the group was established
Ways the group has demonstrated conformity or non-conformity
Diversity and difference among the group members
Values, norms and behaviours of the group
Ways the group expresses its identity
The nature of gender roles and status in the group
How conformity or non-conformity has benefited the group
How the group is viewed by society
Conflict and cooperation between the group and wider society
How the group has influenced social change