Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 17, 2023 12:05:00 GMT 12
Rob Paterson: Book Review - ROGER CHILDS' NEW ZEALAND'S HISTORY CURRICULUM
I endorse Roger Childs’ conclusions and would also point out that Paul Moon ,a history professor at AUT, warned “ of course there are risks that if done poorly, compulsory history in our schools could veer into the realm of indoctrination, Well in my view those fears were well founded .
There are full references in the book to glaring inaccuracies. The Rangiowahia incident as well as the myths and mistruths that have been told about this affair have been accepted by the powers that be as gospel.
There are other instances in much the same category, referenced in the book, and the fascination and fixation with all things Maori leave a lot to be desired.
The omission of many important notable events in New Zealand history is lamentable and what has been left out is inexcusable. Thus there is no reasoned or balanced history provided.
A genuine New Zealand History curriculum for schools is to be lauded as long as it is fair, balanced, objective, truthful and factual but there is no place for the sort of propaganda that is being floated in the current curriculum.......
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2023/02/rob-paterson-book-review-roger-childs.html
I endorse Roger Childs’ conclusions and would also point out that Paul Moon ,a history professor at AUT, warned “ of course there are risks that if done poorly, compulsory history in our schools could veer into the realm of indoctrination, Well in my view those fears were well founded .
There are full references in the book to glaring inaccuracies. The Rangiowahia incident as well as the myths and mistruths that have been told about this affair have been accepted by the powers that be as gospel.
There are other instances in much the same category, referenced in the book, and the fascination and fixation with all things Maori leave a lot to be desired.
The omission of many important notable events in New Zealand history is lamentable and what has been left out is inexcusable. Thus there is no reasoned or balanced history provided.
A genuine New Zealand History curriculum for schools is to be lauded as long as it is fair, balanced, objective, truthful and factual but there is no place for the sort of propaganda that is being floated in the current curriculum.......
breakingviewsnz.blogspot.com/2023/02/rob-paterson-book-review-roger-childs.html