In April 2018 we commissioned the University of Canberra to undertake an academic research review to build the case for teaching and learning about taxation and superannuation at school.
This research review will assist us in engaging Australian policy makers, curriculum writers and school leaders in thinking about the importance of and possibilities for teaching and learning about taxation and superannuation in the compulsory years of schooling.
There were 5 key sections in the research review:
- The first section explores the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians and situates the importance of teaching and learning about taxation and superannuation to achieving these goals.
- The second section discusses relevant international and national education policies.
- The third section examines Australian taxpayer and investor attitudes and behaviour and briefly considers the implications for school education.
- The fourth section provides a critical review of theoretical and empirical research literature and offers a more comprehensive appraisal of the implications for school education.
- The fifth section frames the key insights drawn against an examination of the existing and potential opportunities for teaching and learning about taxation and superannuation within the Australian Curriculum and makes recommendations that are intended to advance thinking about these opportunities.
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