The Education Debate
By The Education Debate Team
Join us for a lively debate about issues relating to education, teaching and learning. Every episode we look at news items relating to education and discuss them. It's always lively with a range of different views and opinions.
The Education DebateJan 31, 2020
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Does the curriculum prepare children for the future?
In this episode, we look at whether the current curriculum is preparing children for their future? is a broad and balanced curriculum ever attainable? and which future are we actually teaching towards? We also discuss toddler groups set up and ran as 'dad-friendly' groups and whether children should be allowed to opt-out of education.
As always plenty of different views and friendly debate - enjoy!
Jan 31, 202054:43
General Election and Manifestos - What do they say about education?
In this episode, we look at how much money the general election costs and we examine the manifesto promises relating to education. What are the parties promising us about OFSTED, class sizes and teachers' salaries? Oh, and stay tuned to the end to see what I mess I can make of an ending!
Nov 30, 201954:48
Teachers and technology - A perfect match or a disgruntled relationship?
In this episode, we look at articles which have made the headlines including the Great Book Hunt, the changes in OFSTED inspection towards a broad and balanced curriculum and should parents support the school budget.
Oct 31, 201953:36
How much does learning and education actually cost?
In this episode, we debate how much learning/education costs and whether the money should be shared equally
Sep 30, 201946:09