Abstract
This chapter provides a comparative analysis of the evolution of senior secondary certificates of education in the Australian states of Victoria and Queensland. Based on an analysis of policy reforms from the mid-19th century to the present, I argue that the evolution of senior certificates can be understood in terms of three over-arching historical phases: elite, democratic and economic. Each phase reflects distinct normative understandings and practices regarding the role of senior certificates. Understanding the history of senior certificates in three phases provides a foundation from which to develop a broader analysis of historical trends in the development of senior secondary curricula and education in Australia and internationally.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Education policy: Mapping the landscape and scope |
| Editors | Sandra Bohlinger, Thi Kim Anh Dang, Malgorzata Klatt |
| Publisher | Peter Lang Publishing |
| Pages | 225-250 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783631693711 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783631657515 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |