HSC drama reforms, which would make it possible to complete the entire course without a performance being externally assessed, will be scrapped.
Controversial reforms to HSC drama that made it possible to complete the entire course without a student’s performance being externally assessed will be scrapped after a backlash from teachers and high-profile actors.
Feedback to a new proposed music syllabus has also criticised a move to not externally assess some of the practical elements, as is the case at present. However, Martin said they had not yet reached a decision on that. “I believe there has been less consultation in the 11-12 syllabus than any other previous syllabuses,” she said.
Drama teacher Alisha Vigna said some of her students were diverse learners who benefited from study options – such as lighting design – which were removed from the drama syllabus. Heather Mitchell says removing external assessment from HSC drama relegates performance to being “unimportant”.“I believe they are at the core of sound educational principles. They are at the core of who we are as human beings. Please, I beg you, do not stop our young people exploring who they are, what they can achieve and what they can offer,” she said.
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