In 1988 the federal government passed the Education Reform Act which required students at all state schools to be taught a standard curriculum. The curriculum is intended to “promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.” Proponents believe that this is necessary to keep standards high at all schools funded by the government. Opponents believe that teachers should be able to develop curriculum content that is best suited for their students.
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@9QGBMRKConservative10mos10MO
Yes so long as there are no social aspects involved. Curriculum should be based on standard subjects (Maths, English, Science)
@9PJ6X3L10mos10MO
Yes but I think the standard curriculum needs an overhaul. I don’t the the education in schools is up to standard and I think there needs to more opportunities for humanities and arts.
@9P3737V10mos10MO
Teachers should teach to the needs and each student and region HOWEVER there needs to be a level of standardisation to ensure a well rounded education
@9NGHXCJ11mos11MO
Yes, but teachers should be given the flexibility to adapt that curriculum to the needs of their pupils
@9M8QX9V12mos12MO
There should be flexibility according to the needs of the students and the region and the way in which they are taught, not necessarily the content.
@9JR4YBQ1yr1Y
Yes, but the standard curriculum needs to be diversified and not hide the horrific parts of British history
@9PSVDHD10mos10MO
English, Maths, Science, PE & IT should be mandatory however, other subjects should be chosen by students based on their skills and interests. bring back home economics, teach sign language and first aid and possibly polictics.
@9PS74WMConservative10mos10MO
Students should be able to access further curriculum if finding core curriculum is not challenging enough
@9PR46W610mos10MO
Yes but the whole curriculum needs to be overhauled. It is currently too academic centric with not enough focus on real world skills.
@9N892N511mos11MO
Yes for core subjects but teachers should teach to the needs of each student and religion where applicable
@95KGML93yrs3Y
Most schools should but allow exemptions for special needs schools.
@8WZMVWF3yrs3Y
Yes, with lessons on agriculture and conservation added to the subject list
@9C369XV2yrs2Y
Each school depending on their level of education should have a standard curriculum with an regional influence
@9BZ3TF62yrs2Y
yes, but teachers should still incorporate the needs of students, and the local region.
@97K667M2yrs2Y
No but national exams should follow national curriculum.
@97K667M2yrs2Y
Yes and private schools should follow national basic curriculum
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