Category Archives: Curriculum
That Ian Gilbert catches the eye
I can be guilty of book-hopping – opening one while finishing another – but Ian Gilbert’s latest has so far managed to both grab and keep my attention. The rhetorical title – ‘Why do I need a teacher when I’ve … Continue reading
Filed under Curriculum, Schools
Gibb v Hattie: The Verdict
After Nick Gibb’s pounding at the hands of Professor John Hattie in Round 1 of the ‘Improving Schools Challenge’, its time for a more sober analysis of the other strands of the School Minister’s ‘vision’ for schools. In an interview … Continue reading
Filed under Conservatives, Curriculum, Nick Gibb, Policy, Schools
Nick Gibb adds confusion to uncertainty
Poor Jim Rose. After months of consultations on a new curriculum for primary schools, the writing of a lengthy report and the adoption of his proposals by the last Government, his plan to enliven and simplify the curriculum have been … Continue reading
Filed under Cameron, Conservatives, Curriculum, Policy, Schools
Gove does a deal with Ferguson (Niall, not Sarah)
Michael Gove’s first foray into the school curriculum has certainly raised a few eyebrows. His plans to ask historian Niall Ferguson (sorry, I mean, controversial historian, Niall Ferguson) to help re-design the history curriculum was an interesting start, if only … Continue reading
Filed under Conservatives, Curriculum, Policy, Schools
