Podcast: Reforming New Zealand's Curriculum

Dr Oliver Hartwich
Dr Michael Johnston
19 July, 2024

In this episode, Oliver and Michael discuss recent education reform recommendations in NZ, focusing on the development of a knowledge-rich curriculum and evidence-based teaching practices.

Michael, who chaired the Ministerial Advisory Group that made these recommendations, defends the proposed changes against various criticisms and emphasizes that they are based on scientific research about effective learning, not political ideology.

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