ERIC Number: EJ1032467
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Mar
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The Philosophy and Structure of the Curriculum in University Technical Colleges
Tomlinson, Mike
School Science Review, v95 n352 p37-42 Mar 2014
Arguments about the content and structure of the curriculum for 14- to 18-year-old students in England continue apace, not least as a consequence of the National Curriculum review and proposed changes to qualifications. However, the majority of initiatives aimed at providing high-quality and rigorous technical pathways from age 14 onwards have failed to match those provided in many European countries. The creation of university technical colleges (UTCs), 14-18 schools sponsored by universities and employers, has provided an opportunity to plan and provide a new approach to the curriculum.
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Course Organization, Technical Education, Secondary School Curriculum, Secondary School Science, Laboratory Schools, Job Skills, Student Projects, Teacher Characteristics, Scheduling, Outcomes of Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Educational Practices, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England)
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