Who decides the university curriculum?

The academic curriculum in many universities is determined in part by the faculty staff, with courses derived from their areas of expertise. As research responds to innovation and change, so courses follow. However, faculty also respond to a variety of other influences on the curriculum.

Why is it important for children to have a say in their education?

Giving children a voice promotes self esteem and self worth. By giving children a voice through choice, opinion, feelings and emotions children can develop and learn that they are important and valued. Decision making – Allow the children to have a voice when it comes to making decisions.

Why should students be allowed to choose their own subjects?

Students should be able to choose their own classes because it would prepare them better for the real world. When students have the ability to choose what they would like to learn about, it makes them more eager to engage with the material.

Why is it important to plan the curriculum?

Need for Curriculum Planning Curriculum planning develop well coordinated, quality teaching, learning and assessment programmes which build students knowledge, skills and behaviours in the disciplines, as well as their interdisciplinary and or physical, personal and social capacities.

Why is it important that the voice of the child is heard when discussing their send needs?

For too long, children and young people have struggled to have their voices heard during the family court process. The voice of the child is important to me because it is vital to hear a child’s opinion about their case when a decision is made that could ultimately affect them for the rest of their lives.

What role does the government play in promoting some subjects?

The government can play a role in promoting some subjects by providing funding to those who take up those subjects.

Should schools follow the National Curriculum to the letter?

Educationists seem to agree that schools that have taken a selective approach to the national curriculum have been the most successful. “Schools are hampered by staff and headteachers who follow the national curriculum to the letter,” says Bangs. “Confident heads cherry-pick the best bits, while maintaining their own vision.”

Does the new secondary curriculum go far enough?

What is needed, says Bangs, is a national framework, not a national curriculum. He admits that the new secondary curriculum goes some way towards this, but not far enough. He is disappointed that comparison with successful education systems outside the UK is not on the agenda for the national curriculum inquiry.

How old is the National Curriculum?

The national curriculum, 20 years old this year, is to come under the scrutiny of a comprehensive inquiry announced last week by the commons select committee on children, schools and family.