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MEP established Primary Team headed by Anita Straker

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January 1, 1983

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Government, Department or Organisation

Department for Education and Science (1964 - 1992)

Secretary of State

Sir Keith Joseph, Bt (14 Sept 1981 - 21 May 1986)


Subject

Computers, Programming

Area

Curriculum Development, Computers in Schools

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By disapplying the ICT programme of study from September this year schools will be able to offer a more creative and challenging curriculum, drawing on support and advice from those best positioned to judge what an ambitious and forward-looking curriculum should contain.

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MEP established Primary Team headed by Anita Straker. The team produced a series of 7 extensive training packs with a substantial software component – the first of which (Maths) was ready in 1983. One was sent out each term and Posing and Solving Problems with a Micro, one of the last ones, was coordinated by Heather Govier.

Evidence indicates that recent curriculum and qualifications reforms have not led to significant improvements in the teaching of ICT, and the number of students progressing to further study in ICT-related subjects is in decline. Furthermore, the ICT curriculum in its current form is viewed as dull and demotivating for pupils. Its teaching may not equip pupils adequately for further study and work, may leave them disenchanted or give rise to negative perceptions that turn them off the subject completely.

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