This article discusses the revised Northern Ireland Curriculum which will be fully implemented across all key stages by June 2010. The revision gives schools greater flexibility with statements of minimum entitlement for subject strands replacing detailed subject programmes of study. Teachers are encouraged to promote a cross-curricular approach…

Presents a five-year plan to produce specific and detailed proposals to influence curriculum practice. (MKR)

Discusses ways in which science in the primary curriculum might develop in the future. Shares a dream for the future that includes confident teachers using good equipment, teaching challenging science, emphasizing both the use of evidence to support arguments and the development of language to clarify thinking. (JRH)

Proposes that a successful school science curriculum is one which engages rather than coerces pupils and which caters to both prospective scientists and informed citizens. Argues that to produce such a curriculum, it is essential that teachers and pupils are fully involved in the revision process. Contains 10 references. (JRH)

Suggests that further changes to the science curriculum should take place and argues that strategies for change must recruit the energies and talents of teachers if they are to be effective. (JRH)

Addresses the issue of what the curriculum might look like if the promotion of public understanding of science was taken as its primary aim. Discusses understanding science content, methods of science, and science as a social enterprise. (JRH)

Argues for greater emphasis in the science curriculum on the spiritual and moral contexts in which scientific ideas have been developed. (JRH)

Details the efforts of the Association for Science Education (ASE) in implementing a major review of policy related to science education. Focuses on science education research and cites the major areas of interest. (DDR)

Describes a British project which aims to produce a series of case studies of science education in middle and comprehensive schools. The methodology used to carry out the case studies and the structure of the framework of the project are included. (HM)

Reports on four action research studies that had impact on classroom practices. Topics include student self-assessment and problem solving. (DDR)

Presents a reminiscence of science as an exciting and enjoyable area of the curriculum. Expresses the concern that pressures of the National Curriculum and overload may be forcing teachers into a knowledge-based subject to the detriment of the development of science process skills and attitudes. Makes a plea to get back to the reminiscence of…