Gordon Campbell On Education Reform
The government is using "shock and awe" tactics against the teaching profession, including rushed curriculum changes and a narrow approach to teaching reading and maths.
- promoting rote learning, recall and compliance
- reducing te reo elements in classroom texts
- reducing teacher representation on the Teaching Council
all of whom have varied learning needs
This push for conformity is likely to be bad for children and will lead to exhausted teachers acquiescing to the changes.
Author summary: Government tactics harm education.
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