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Lawton, Denis – Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, 1980
The author agrees with Clyde Chitty (pp73-76 of this issue) that the current "options" system of English secondary education is inadequate for most pupils, but he rejects the Department of Education and Science's proposed common core curriculum as an inadequate and even potentially harmful alternative. (SJL)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Minimum Competencies, National Programs
Chitty, Clyde – Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, 1979
Noting that the change to comprehensive secondary schools in Britain has not been accompanied by a rethinking of the former divided curriculum, the author presents a model for a compulsory core curriculum for all secondary students through the fifth year. (SJL)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Elective Courses
Fulford, Colin – Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, 1979
The Head of Upper Nidderdale High School in North Yorkshire shows how a small 11-16 comprehensive can provide a common core curriculum and a choice of options that keeps career doors open. (Editor)
Descriptors: Career Education, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Extracurricular Activities
