Learning Outcomes
- Explain patterns of migration to Australia from 1945 to the present using evidence from a range of sources
- Select and use a range of communication forms to demonstrate an understanding of relationships between global events and migration to Australia
- Discuss the impact of changing government policies on migration patterns to Australia
Assessments
Major Assignment: A Story of Migration
Present the story of migration to Australia between 1945 and the present for one nationality.
A nationality will be allocated to you in the first lesson.
Your story may be presented in one of these forms:
- A 15 minute oral presentation to the class
- An interactive digital artefact (approx 10-20 minutes to complete)
- A poster containing text and visuals (electronic or print)
- An essay (approx 800 words)
- An alternative format, as negotiated with the teacher
The approach to referencing ensured ease of engagement with the story as well as access to the sources
Sources of information were acknowledged using a common approach to referencing (eg. Chicago Style)
A number of different types of credible and relevant sources were used effectively to support the story
Most sources of information were acknowledged using a common approach to referencing (eg. Chicago Style)
The selected sources were credible and relevant
The sources of information were not clearly acknowledged, or a common referencing style was not used when referencing them
Many of the sources of information and evidence were either not credible, or not relevant to the topic and task
Sources of information were not acknowledged or the acknowledgement was not meaningful
Sources of information and evidence were irrelevant or lacked credibility
Analysis of the reasons for some major global events having no apparent impact on the nationality’s migration pattern was insightful
Major events that appeared to have no impact on migration patterns for the given nationality were identified, and the lack of apparent impact was clearly explained
Explanations about the influence of global events on migration patterns were specific to the relevant nationality
Where major global events appeared to have no impact on the migration pattern, some explanation was given
Explanations about the influence of global events on migration were general and were not effective in explaining the patterns of the given nationality
No explanation was given for migration patterns being unaffected by some global events
The way in which Australian policies and global events worked together to influence the migration pattern was discussed
The contribution of Australian policy to migration numbers was examined
Suggestions were made about whether Australian policy may have contributed to any significant increase or decrease in migration numbers
Discussion of the contribution of Australian immigration policy to any significant increase or decrease in migration numbers was limited.
Connections to migration patterns of the nationality were misleading, or unconvincing
Spelling and grammar enhanced ease of comprehension
Connections between migration patterns, global events, and Australian immigration policies, were easily understood
The chosen mode of presentation told the story of migration at a professional standard
Spelling and grammar did not detract from ease of comprehension
Connections between migration patterns, global events, and Australian immigration policies, were understandable
The chosen mode of presentation was effective in telling a story of migration
Spelling and grammar errors made comprehension difficult at times
The connections between migration patterns, global events, and Australian immigration policies were often unclear
The chosen mode of presentation did not work well in telling a story of migration
Formative Assessments
AT1: Migration Graph
Create a graph showing the number of people from a particular nationality who have migrated to Australia each year since 1945
- Criteria for assessing the quality of the graph:
- The graph is clear and comprehensible (LO2)
- Data sources are reliable and referenced (LO1)
- The information on the graph is accurate (LO1, LO2)
AT2: World Events Timeline
Create a timeline that includes all the relevant major international events from 1945 to 2016 and an explanation of the impact (if any) of these events on your chosen nationality. The class will create a timeline of global events that you can use as a base for yours
- Criteria for assessing the quality of the timeline:
- The timeline is clear and comprehensible (LO2)
- Major events are identified (LO1)
- Connections between identified events and migration of selected nationality are explained (LO1, LO2)
- Sources of information are referenced (LO1)
- A number of different sources are used (LO1)
AT3: Mindmap of the Indochinese Refugee Crisis
Create a mindmap of the Indochinese refugee crisis that provides information and explanations about what caused and/or contributed to the crisis and how Australia responded to it.
- Criteria for assessing the quality of the mindmap:
- Reasons for the crisis are identified (LO1)
- Australian responses to crisis are accurately presented (LO1, LO3)
- Mind Map is clear and comprehensible (LO2)
AT4: Summary of Australia's Immigration Policies
Summarise, in writing, immigration policies from 1945 to 2016 in Australia
- Criteria for assessing the quality of the summary:
- Each of the relevant policies is mentioned (LO3)
- Information is clear and comprehensible (LO2)
- Sources of information are referenced (LO1)
- Summary is factual, not opinion (LO1, LO3)
AT5: Immigration Policy v Migration Pattern
Create a visual artefact that maps migration patterns of your chosen nationality against Australia's immigration policies, and provide a personal interpretation of the connections between the two.
- Criteria for assessing the quality of visual artefact:
- Information from both data sets is clear and comprehensible (LO2)
- The interpretation includes consideration of multiple factors (LO3)
- Sources of information are referenced (LO1)