I remember how it was -- JR
British schools told to overhaul history curriculum to tackle 'diversity, migration and cultural change' instead of repeating the Tudors and Second World War
The principal task of a history curriculum would appear to be to help children understand how we got to where we are today and to ask what lessons we can derive from the past so that we can avoid repeating old mistakes. Conventional history teaching attempted that. But it is hard to see how talk of 'diversity, migration and cultural change' does that
The government is planning an overhaul of the history curriculum in schools that will push 'diversity, migration and cultural change' over 'classic' topics like the Tudors or the Second World War.
Children aged five to 14 will get to focus on the rich breadth of history, rather than being taught a narrow range of British-centric topics solely in preparation for GCSEs.
Schools Minister Robin Walker said that diversity had to be part of the 'canon' of history rather than an add-on, and hoped the move would lead to fewer people pulling down statues - instead placing them 'in context'.
'This is about the range of opportunities there are within the curriculum to teach world history and the relevance of that to modern Britain,' Walker told The Times.
'Do we want people to learn about the Tudors and the Second World War? Yes, absolutely. But we want to do it in a context of understanding Britain's place in the world.'
The new model curriculum will move away from Michael Gove's vision to teach children 'our island story' that he enforced as Education Secretary under David Cameron.
Model curriculums go into more detail than the national curriculum and sets out what schools are advised to teach to reach the highest quality of lessons.
According to The Times, it will apply to children aged 5 to 14, before they start their GCSEs and will be published in 2024. Gove's history national curriculum caused controversy when published in 2013, with some academics calling it 'offensive'.
Walker added that putting British history in context was key to fighting 'woke wars' over anti-racism groups and activists wanting to pulling down statues of historical figures.
'If there was more understanding you're less likely to have people wanting to pull down statues and more people wanting to explain the background around them,' he said.
Planned changes to the curriculum follow a slump in the number of students taking history at A-Level because of many regarding the subject as 'boring' and too narrow.
History entry figures for England fell by 13 per cent in the year to 2020. Geography saw a larger dip of 14 per cent.
It comes as Birmingham City footballer Troy Deeney demanded the national curriculum included more history and experiences of black, Asian and ethnic minorities in Britain.
Deeney - who was a driving force behind Premier League players' decision to take the knee before matches in their fight against racism - believes the current curriculum is failing children from ethnic minorities.
He commissioned a YouGov survey which found the majority of British teachers think the school system has a racial bias and only 12 per cent said they feel empowered to teach diverse topics.
The professional footballer was encouraged by the Welsh Government, which will have a new curriculum framework in place from September where the stories of black, Asian and ethnic minority people will be taught.
In June, a report commissioned by Penguin and the Runnymede Trust found fewer than 1 per cent of candidates for GCSE English literature answered a question in 2019 on a novel by an author from an ethnic minority background
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UK: Net Zero and climate policies: Schools should teach to debate it
Net Zero Watch has given the thumbs up to new government guidelines reminding teachers of their legal duty to remain impartial on contentious issues surrounding climate and energy policies.
UK law states that teachers must not promote partisan political views such as contested Net Zero policies, having a duty to offer a balanced overview of opposing political views about different approaches to tackle climate change are taught.
Net Zero Watch’s director, Dr Benny Peiser said:
There is abundant evidence that children are being badly served by the teaching establishment. Far too often, pupils are being indoctrinated into an irrational belief in end-of-the-world climate catastrophism, and bombarded with political ideas of extreme environmental groups.”
The announcement comes hard on the heels of new figures showing that increasing numbers of parents are choosing to abandon formal schooling entirely.
Dr Peiser said:
The new government guidance for teachers is welcome, but it remains to be seen if anything changes in UK classrooms. We will keep a close eye on the situation and will monitor whether the law of impartiality is being obeyed.”
https://www.netzerowatch.com/school-education-net-zero-and-climate-policies-teach-to-debate/
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The Virginia PTA said Saturday that one of its officials had resigned after she was filmed at a rally saying, “Let them die,” during a speech interpreted as a denouncement of opponents of critical race theory.
Recently, the parents have been protesting and demonstrating against CRT (critical race theory). A learning procedure that is so controversial -- and beneficial for AG Garland’s family business. Of course.
Michelle Leete is the first vice president at the civil rights organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She is also vice president of training at the Virginia state PTA and vice president of communications for the Fairfax County PTA.
Counter-protesters surrounded Leete to hear her speech. What ensued was a borderline incoherent rant that quickly turned into a call for violence.
Leeth berated and said,
“So let’s meet and remain steadfast in speaking truth, tearing down double standards, and refuting double talk, Let’s not allow any double downing on lies. Let’s prepare our children for the world they deserve. Let’s deny this off-key band of people that are anti-education, anti-teacher, anti-equity, anti-history, anti-racial reckoning, anti-opportunities, anti-help people, anti-diversity, anti-platform, anti-science, anti-change agent, anti-social justice, anti-healthcare, anti-worker, anti-LGBTQ+, anti-children, anti-healthcare, anti-worker, anti-environment, anti-admissions policy change, anti-inclusion, anti-live-and-let live people. Let them die. (everyone cheers) Don’t let these uncomfortable people deter us from our bold march forward.”
Unsurprisingly this video went viral and Leete herself was forced to resign from her position at the Virginia PTA for wishing death upon her parents.
One of many parents who were deeply disturbed by Leete’s comments was Harry Jackson who is a parent and the first African-American to be elected PTA president for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, adamantly opposes CRT and now hopes the other organizations that employ her will follow suit.
He told CNN, Why would you ever wish death on someone who you disagree with, It was a responsible gesture by the Virginia PTA. Now I hope the Fairfax NAACP and PTA do the same.”
Speaking of hypocrisy, the NAACP has extended their support to Leete and her stance which debunks the group’s professed dedication to “equity” and “social justice,” both of which are anathema to equality and justice.
“The NAACP said it “does not condone or support violence of any kind, whether we agree with an individual’s ideas or not. We believe in peaceful demonstrations and activism to achieve social justice and equity. But we will always stand in opposition to anti-diversity and anti-equity rhetoric, and any ideas or policies that further an inequitable agenda.”
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