Purpose of NZ Curriculum

Recommendation (2): That a section on the purposes of the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa is developed

The New Zealand Curriculum Framework and Te Anga Marautanga o Aotearoa should include clear statements about the purposes of the New Zealand curriculum and ngä Marautanga o Aotearoa. These purposes are to clarify expectations for all New Zealand students and contribute to developing the human capability necessary for a prosperous and inclusive New Zealand society.

Rationale

Curricula help schools/kura to address issues of cultural relevance, indigeneity and to address disparity, such as that due to social class.

Curricula help develop a creative and innovative citizenry, developing life-long learners and safeguarding and promoting social cohesion.

Curricula that reflect current learning theory are flexible, inclusive and recognise that student learning progresses in the socio-ecological context of the classroom environment.

The outcomes of the curriculum can be expressed as both aspirations that reflect higher level thinking, and expectations of what students should learn at different levels.