Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 4, 2024 4:12:19 GMT 12
CONCERN OVER THE COALITION GOVERNMENT'S AGREEMENT TO 'RESTORE BALANCE' TO THE AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND HISTORIES CURRICULUM
The New Zealand History Teachers' Association has written to Education Minister Erica Stanford, asking for clarification on the coalition Government's agreement to "restore balance" to the Aotearoa New Zealand histories curriculum.
Stanford wasn't available for an on-camera interview but sent Newshub a statement saying "New Zealand has a rich history and an important duty to talk about the Treaty of Waitangi".
"We also have an important duty to ensure significant parts of New Zealand's history are taught in a consistent way across the country in a clear sequence, so that learning is not left to chance."
National and ACT have long criticised the syllabus for presenting a "narrow view".....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/03/concern-over-the-coalition-government-s-agreement-to-restore-balance-to-the-aotearoa-new-zealand-histories-curriculum.html
The New Zealand History Teachers' Association has written to Education Minister Erica Stanford, asking for clarification on the coalition Government's agreement to "restore balance" to the Aotearoa New Zealand histories curriculum.
Stanford wasn't available for an on-camera interview but sent Newshub a statement saying "New Zealand has a rich history and an important duty to talk about the Treaty of Waitangi".
"We also have an important duty to ensure significant parts of New Zealand's history are taught in a consistent way across the country in a clear sequence, so that learning is not left to chance."
National and ACT have long criticised the syllabus for presenting a "narrow view".....
www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/03/concern-over-the-coalition-government-s-agreement-to-restore-balance-to-the-aotearoa-new-zealand-histories-curriculum.html