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 Social and cultural concepts and social research content is to be integrated as appropriate to the strengths and needs of individual students.
Individuals and groups that have personal importance
Places in the community that have personal importance
Forms of participation in the community
Benefits of participating in the community
Social or cultural groups individuals can belong to
The diversity of social and cultural groups
The diversity of individuals in social or cultural groups
Ways that social groups are structured
Strategies for participation in groups
Rights when engaging with individuals, groups and institutions
Responsibilities when engaging with individuals, groups and institutions
Characteristics that identify a culture
Factors that shape societies and cultures
How societies and cultures shape individuals and groups
Cultural roles and practices that build a sense of belonging to a social or cultural group
Ways in which diversity and inclusion are supported in communities
How stereotypes and bias can influence perspectives of social and cultural groups
Ways that societies and cultures continue or change over time
Students explore the social organisation of ONE social or cultural group.
Members of the group
The structure of the group
Beliefs, values or traditions of the group
Similarities or differences between the group and another group
How understanding similarities and differences supports understanding of self and others
Students apply ethical research practices to investigate ONE social issue related to one or more Social and cultural concepts, to examine its effects on individuals, groups and/or society.
Select a social issue to research
Participate in developing a research question
Gain consent from participants, ensuring they agree with full understanding
Respect and maintain people’s privacy during research
Demonstrate respect, fairness and inclusivity when engaging with research participants
Gather and record data
Draw conclusions from the data gathered
Communicate findings about how this social issue affects individuals and/or groups in society
Reflect on the effectiveness of the methods used to gather data