Senior research fellow warns universities will need to teach science from scratch if new curriculum implemented
Dr Michael Johnston
6 July, 2023
Newshub has obtained the document, which was sent to a few teachers for their feedback.
It has raised major concerns students could leave school without knowing the basics of science if the proposed curriculum is introduced.
Science teachers across New Zealand are alarmed the early draft makes no mention of physics, biology or chemistry.
It proposes to teach the subject through five contexts - including the earth system, biodiversity, and infectious diseases.
New Zealand Initiative senior research fellow Michael Johnston told AM on Thursday not even the key concepts of the science are mentioned.