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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@4TSTB3W4yrs4Y
Yes, Religious ****** s should not be allowed to present facts vs. books that were wrote around 1500 years ago at most which have books put in and excluded and supported by Nazi supporters as a 50:50 "debate" just because I say a Green Goblin invented the universe with his female pet llama doesn't make it true or even respectable.
@57X863K4yrs4Y
Get rid of the current curriculum. High school is far too out of date and out of touch. Be more practical and hands on with how children learn. It took me till college to find something I could relate to being taught by people who I respected because they respected me. Stop worrying about algebra and Shakespeare and get into the 21st century. The next generation will thank you for it.
@4ZGDQX34yrs4Y
yes but it should be designed by teachers and should consider the individual child not be written my MPs who aren't qualified or knowledgeable on how best to teach children
@4TZX96X4yrs4Y
Teachers should be able to develop curriculum content that is best suited for their students while under guidance from
@4WS9TG44yrs4Y
There should be the same standard for each age across the country, but teachers should be able to craft their own teaching to the actual students they have in front of them.
@596VTSG4yrs4Y
A standard curriculum should take up no more than 50% of the school week.
Yes, but allow flexibility for non-core subjects and teachers should teach to the needs of each student and region
@4WZ8RFJ4yrs4Y
School age children should not be taught a left wing agenda, pro EU propaganda, or 'alternative lifestyles'. English/British history needs to be taught, not, European, or whatever it is they teach now.
@9M9Y8D6 7mos7MO
No, y debemos privatizar más escuelas para que libremente los docentes y padres de familia armen el currículo sin influencia estatal.
@9R53PZ29mos9MO
I agree with it personally but it should not be mandatory and schools should be free to choose what and how they teach
@9QTRJH79mos9MO
Not the cirriculum but the ALL exams in English, Math and science that students have to complete should be the same across the country.
@9QTFZKX9mos9MO
Teachers should teach for needs of each student and region as well as flexibility in class of the schools in which the students attend.
@9QQLR269mos9MO
The curriculum is massively outdated and needs a complete overhaul. Teach subjects that are relevant to current times and teach kids taxes and bank accounts, how to maintain a house and grow and produce your own food.
@93MNLQ3 9mos9MO
Yes, but allow flexibility for non-core subjects and KS3. We should also regularly revisit the national curriculum to keep it up-to-date and relevant.
@9QM3DGY9mos9MO
Yes, but the current curriculum is out of date and has failed to progress at the rate of the changing world. There should also be some choice for students within the curriculum.
@9QKML2V9mos9MO
Yes, but the curriculum should be altered so that it does not have an upper class habitus, reduce ethnocentrism (especially the institutional racism), and just be made more equal and attainable for all students
@9QKMK579mos9MO
Yes, but the curriculum must be changed to reduce ethnocentricity and reduce reliance on cultural capital
@9QH3V9W9mos9MO
There should be a basic standard of maths, English, science, geography, domestic education i.e. cooking, managing finances, understanding politics- , but allow flexibility to cater for neurodiverse students, non-academics - play to children's strengths.
@9QGWQTM9mos9MO
Yes but stick to it and know that not all pupils will maintain the standard and that’s okay. The children aren’t failures because of it .
@9QGBMRKConservative9mos9MO
Yes so long as there are no social aspects involved. Curriculum should be based on standard subjects (Maths, English, Science)
@9QC4MR49mos9MO
Teachers should be allowed to deliver areas of the curriculum that will have a positive impact on student engagement and outcomes
@9Q79S949mos9MO
The school system needs to be reinvented and started to treat every child as an individual and support their individual needs and skills
@9Q5MMMP9mos9MO
Yes standardised curriculum. But no more lgbtq+ and over sexualisation of children. Pushing adult fetish ideologys onto young children is inappropriate.
@9PQJZCS10mos10MO
No. The curriculum needs complete reform to better equip children with holistic life skills education
@9PNQ6TC10mos10MO
Yes, but curriculums should have a level of flexibility in terms of how the information is taught in order to accomodate students who don't learn in the 'standard' way, eg. Disabled students.
@9PK5YR310mos10MO
Yes, but the curriculum needs to be changed based on what has worked elsewhere - like Japan and nutrition.
@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.
@9PHJ3HZ10mos10MO
All subjects other than history should be standardised. History should be adapted to teach the local history of each individual school.
English, other languages, mathematics, basic sciences and history should be taught alongside incentivising job apprenticeships for 16 year olds and older.
@9PD83SD10mos10MO
Teachers should be able to teach beyond the national curriculum however there should be a level of standardisation in order to aim for equal opportunity
The curriculum should be modernised to consider abilities and skills of all students (maths simplified for those who struggle with things not needed in everyday life (Pythagoras), art and design given more time, building work etc)
@9P6LYBDConservative10mos10MO
Yes, for core subjects, maths, English, science, foreign languages, Sex Ed. New subjects must be introduced, financial well-being, basic maintenance (house/car)
@9P63Y76Liberal Democrat 10mos10MO
Follow a basic curriculum for maths and English especially for life e.g. household planning, pensions and ability to discuss verbally and in writing ideas and theories. More variety of choice dependent on learners needs and interests. Equivalent half day creativity art, music, gardening and half day physical activity.
@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
@9NYTYQ8 10mos10MO
No. All children should be taught some things at a certain level. Reading, writing, Maths etc. But there needs to be more emphasis on LIFE SKILLS and teaching based on children as individuals.
@9NY8S3N10mos10MO
Yes but it should be followed by ALL schools, after all the specialists and consultants have deemed it to be the best curriculum
Yes, but the content of the curriculum should be reviewed and be a "basic level" which would allow flexibility and the ability to teach to the needs of students.
@9NM7XP310mos10MO
Yes, but the needs of the children, demographic of the area and non-core subjects should allow the teachers flexibility. Having a general standard curriculum that is flexible will provide an even footing for all.
Yes, but reduce the size of the curriculum so that fundamentals are focussed on and additional time is available for flexible discovery
No, but important socio-cultural issues should be addressed and a curriculum of core skills should be targeted. Learning should be more individualised and more control given to the students, this might inspire more students and actually lift the veil on learning for them instead of it being about learning anything specifically.
Yes, but change the core curriculum to include essential life skills, such as cooking, personal finance etc so students are prepared for life ahead
@9NGHXCJ10mos10MO
Yes, but teachers should be given the flexibility to adapt that curriculum to the needs of their pupils
@9MWTGL911mos11MO
Yes, but eith flexibility for interest of students as long as long as they are given the details needed to pass exams
Yes, but the curriculum should be expanded, with more options and greater diversity so that teachers can have more flexibility based on their students, region and expertise.
@9MR48PS11mos11MO
no, but guidance classes should be required from primary school and we should try to encourage more diverse topics
@9MQZDFP11mos11MO
I think there should be a standard curriculum, but I feel that schools should be able to offer non-gcse options for those children who are unable to study at that level
@9MPWSXM11mos11MO
Yes but this curriculum needs to eliminate wasted lesson and teach children real life lessons such as recycling, money, mortgages and social reasoning.
@9M8QX9V11mos11MO
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.
@9M67KJD 11mos11MO
Yes and have children be in school for more hours to allow for parents to work longer. The timetables should be flexible and with longer hours, we wouldn’t be trying to squeeze so much into one lesson.
Yes, but the curriculum should be modernised to be more relevant and allow flexibility for other subjects
@9JR4YBQ1yr1Y
Yes, but the standard curriculum needs to be diversified and not hide the horrific parts of British history
@9JHYPPS1yr1Y
Yes, and this should incorporate a strong patriotic and citizenship ethic but allow flexibility in teaching methods across all subjects.
Yes, for parity, but allow flexibility for needs of students for vacational/ academic/ additional support/ progression
@9J3KSBT1yr1Y
Yes, as long as it is defined by an independent commission and flexibility is allowed for non-core subjects
Yes, but there should be room to explore issues beyond the curriculum or go deeper into certain issues
@9FVKSV62yrs2Y
I believe school should teach only what's necessary, as a default, as well as life skills and about all different kinds of people and things in existence, so that they understand the world and know how to effectively survive within it. Anything else should be optional.
@9FLDB5N2yrs2Y
The standard curriculum does not fit all, there needs to be more vocational classes.
Yes, but the standard curriculum should include more on politics, life and the real british history.
@9FJDTR32yrs2Y
Yes but only for core subjects
@9Q3CF479mos9MO
Curriculums need to be a lot more flexibile with a lot more focus on education and building skills and a railored education that suits each individual and less focus on statistics of test pass-rates
@9PYJK9Q9mos9MO
The curriculum needs an overhaul so that students are taught actual live skills more then advanced maths that most won't ever use again
@9PXL2XK 9mos9MO
Yes but I think we should adopt a new teaching system similar to the Steiner method of teaching as it gives kids a more well rounded consistent education instead of cramming for exams and the forgetting the information straight after p, it also gives student more freedom to explore which subjects they like at a more in depth specific level instead of asking them to choose what they want to do at 18 with little to no experience of any of their options
@9PSVDHD9mos9MO
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.
@9PSQ9X6Liberal Democrat9mos9MO
Yes but its outdated we need to focus on now - maths for example teach about mortgages, taxes, pensions, debt etc
@9PS74WMConservative9mos9MO
Students should be able to access further curriculum if finding core curriculum is not challenging enough
@9PRKV7L9mos9MO
In an ideal world each student would be taught to their specific needs. However in an over populated school this is not achievable for teachers and there must be a standardised datum that they can refer to. A good teacher (given sufficient time and resources) should be able to assist students requiring further help
@9PR46W610mos10MO
Yes but the whole curriculum needs to be overhauled. It is currently too academic centric with not enough focus on real world skills.
@9PQZNHC10mos10MO
There should be a standard curriculum but within it there should be a mix of mandatory and optional things (i.e you get a choice of which optional things to study). Teachers should also be able to tailor to the needs of pupils easily.
@9NB3G8W10mos10MO
Yes, but allow flexibility for non-core subjects as we all flexibility to the needs of each student and region
@9NB2GC910mos10MO
The curriculum is broken and teaches nothing to do with the real world. Overhaul is needed massively
@9N892N510mos10MO
Yes for core subjects but teachers should teach to the needs of each student and religion where applicable
@9N3T4N710mos10MO
No there should be balance and flexibility of academic and vocational studies that reflect the individual talents and passions.
@9N2KGB910mos10MO
Some flexibility should be allowed as well as taking other students needs into account but should follow the basic English,Maths,science etc.
@9MYTVMB10mos10MO
Yes stop expecting schools to do a decent job of educating while trying to teach everything from potty training to how to worship... time and place for these things...elsewhere
@9LNT6T512mos12MO
Yes, but a standard curriculum should be highly flexible and more a a loose collection of guidelines rather than a fully standard curriculum
@9LLDB3G12mos12MO
Yes each student should receive the same education. But all curriculum should encourage and support diversity and inclusive education. They should also teach practical skills like taxes etc
@9LL23TR12mos12MO
Yes, but allow flexibility for non-core subjects but ALSO teachers should teach to the needs of each student and region
@9LK6Y6312mos12MO
Yes, but modernise the curriculum. Teach children about finances, relationships and how to look after themselves. Cooking, nutrition and hygiene. Sadly not all children have good parents. Teach them practical skills.
@9LDRMDW12mos12MO
Yes, but there should be flexibility for non-core subjects and options of different subjects and educational arrangements.
@9K7MC8B1yr1Y
Students should be taught lessons that help them get a job in the future and not be forced to sit in religious classes opposed to their own religion
@9K65KGC1yr1Y
No, curricula should be decided with the parents at the constituent country and local school district level
@9GJ5BS41yr1Y
Add more variety of subjects not just the core and language. Vocational, Arts and creativity are being lost.
@9G2F4Q51yr1Y
Yes allow flexibility for non core subjects and also make it law that all private and free schools should follow national curriculum and also be inspected by ofstead
Yes but this should be a curriculum designed by teachers and by subject specialists.
@9CP2FCQ2yrs2Y
Neutral, however all curriculum should be age, needs and circumstance appropriate, regardless of material or curriculum
@9BN4B8G2yrs2Y
No, with differences comes competition
@rosball220501Labour2yrs2Y
There should be a limited standard curriculum to ensure all students are able to learn and access knowledge and transferrable skills. However, teachers should have flexibility in the curriculum of their schools, so that they can address the needs of each student and region.
The national curriculum should be an absolute minimum. Schools should be incentivised to go above and beyond for the brightest students.
@96Q59YL2yrs2Y
Yes, but the standard curriculum should teach life skills and academic ability
Yes, but the curriculum should be overhauled so it covers basic life skills and knowledge only with anything else being options.
@9698LJM2yrs2Y
Should teach how the real world work like how taxes work, the important of online safety like how to spot scam emails
@968WKHH2yrs2Y
A curriculum of skills to learn .encoraging cooperation and developing potential.
@964JPJR3yrs3Y
Yes, but with more flexibility
@962VZL83yrs3Y
Yes. However, there should be an emphasis on teaching students to problem-solve, think critically and analyse information, mental health and wellbeing and how to develop healthy relationships as well as practical skills like cooking, DIY and more encouragement for creativity.
No, there should be required topics and areas but the specifics should be decided by school and teacher
@95NZHLT3yrs3Y
have a standardised basis, but make it so teachers can be flexible about how long they spend on things and which of a variety of topics they do
@95KGML93yrs3Y
Most schools should but allow exemptions for special needs schools.
@95F5QM63yrs3Y
Yes, but allow flexibility for non-core subjects and teachers should teach to the needs of each student and region.
@955SD9G3yrs3Y
Yes, with minor common sense tweaks per region
@948ZMJL3yrs3Y
Yes, but should be reformed to teach life-skills
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