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.
Students undertake a research project on a selected topic of personal interest. As part of the project, they investigate interactions between individuals, society, culture and environments, considering the influence of continuity and change. Students apply ethical research practices as they examine different perspectives.
The Loading content is to be integrated as appropriate to the strengths and needs of individual students.
Select an area of personal interest related to the course content
Identify and sequence the steps required for the project
Participate in developing a research question or topic to explore
Identify required data and/or information for the project
Identify methods to gather appropriate data
Gather data and information using safe and ethical research practices
Use project management tools and strategies to manage the project
Use strategies and problem-solving skills to respond to challenges
Document the plan for the project
Document the progress of the project
Organise the data and information using appropriate methods
Identify important details in the information
Describe the data and information
Draw conclusions from the data and information
Reflect on the effectiveness of the methods used to gather data
Communicate the research findings
Seek and respond to feedback to improve the project
Reflect on the research process
Reflect on strategies used to respond to challenges in the research process