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techUK responds to the Curriculum and Assessment Review


Published on 2024-11-29 10:30:48 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • In its response, techUK emphasised the need to embed technology, and digital and essential skills, across the curriculum.

The article from techUK discusses their response to the UK government's Curriculum and Assessment Review, emphasizing the need for a curriculum that prepares students for future technological advancements. techUK highlights the importance of integrating digital skills, computational thinking, and an understanding of emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and cybersecurity into education from an early age. They advocate for a curriculum that not only focuses on technical skills but also on fostering creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability. Additionally, techUK calls for assessments that reflect real-world applications of technology, promoting a shift from traditional testing methods to more dynamic, project-based evaluations that can better gauge a student's ability to apply knowledge in practical scenarios. They stress the necessity for collaboration between educators, industry, and policymakers to ensure the curriculum evolves in line with technological progress and economic needs.

Read the Full techUK Article at [ https://www.techuk.org/resource/techuk-responds-to-the-curriculum-and-assessment-review.html ]
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