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Preface
In October 1998 Scottish CCC - now Learning and Teaching Scotland - began an extensive consultation exercise following a Ministerial request to review the 5-14 guidelines for environmental studies. Primary, secondary and special schools, teacher education institutions, local authorities, professional associations and relevant interest groups (including employers) were all given the opportunity to participate in consultation on the revision of these guidelines.
The revised guidelines on the structure and balance of the curriculum 5-14 are based on good practice and what has been shown to be successful. They clarify key elements of curriculum and assessment that schools can incorporate into their current programmes and arrangements. They offer practical advice and provide schools with a greater degree of flexibility to respond to their particular circumstances. More specific detail and many practical illustrations of how these principles apply to learning and teaching in each curriculum area are included in other 5-14 curriculum guidelines and guides for teachers and managers.
ICT and health education, formerly components of environmental studies, now have separate guidelines to reflect their importance across the 5-14 curriculum. The Structure and Balance of the Curriculum: 5-14 National Guidelines incorporate advice on the curriculum structure for the S1/S2 stages.
These guidelines are commended to all concerned with the education of pupils aged 5-14.
Mike Baughan Chief Executive, Learning and Teaching Scotland [RETURN TO 5-14 ONLINE] [INDEX] [NEXT]
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