The Guardian reports today of UK plans to free up 25% of the school timetable by introducing a ‘slimmed down’ curriculum for 11 to 14 year olds. Just as our government is busily mandating Gallipoli, UK authorities are moving for flexibility by moving Churchill, Hitler and Stalin from the compulsory curriculum.
Interestingly, (thanks Jamie Oliver) cooking is now an option.
Full report HERE
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[...] is it still relevant to teach children the way we did in the last century? Given the fuss over Winston Churchill being shamefully dropped from history teaching you might think so. However, in the new economy, it is wisdom and [...]
Jaime King…
I Googled for something completely different, but found your page…and have to say thanks. nice read….
[...] is it still relevant to teach children the same way we did in the last century? Given the fuss over Winston Churchill being shamefully dropped from history teaching you might think so. However, in the new economy, it is wisdom and [...]