Australian Curriculum
The most effective way to educate students about financial
matters is to incorporate financial literacy as a context for
learning within the existing curriculum. Consumer and financial
literacy is currently taught as part of mathematics, English,
science, ICT, civics and citizenship, and studies of society and
the environment.
Over the past 12 months, ASIC has worked to ensure that
consumer and financial literacy is included in the new Australian Curriculum.
ASIC is currently working with a consortium of national teacher
associations to develop the MoneySmart Teacher Professional
Learning Package (the Package). The Package is linked to the phased
development of the Australian Curriculum. It will include
professional learning (online and PDF), units of work, guidance and
support for parents and other online resources. The Package linked
to Phases 1 and 2 of the Australian Curriculum, will be trialled in
2012/13 and available from the MoneySmart Teaching website from
2013.
Last updated: 31 Jan 2012
