National Curriculum Framework Essay

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All the three propositions relate to the specific goals of the National Curriculum Framework which advocate an “inclusive, integrated, holistic and comprehensive approach through a balanced curriculum to promote the spiritual, moral, mental and physical development of every child.” (NCFS:2008:18). The statements are related to educational theories such as cross-disciplinary, holistic approach, learner centred approach and the humanistic approach.
The humanistic approach advocates students’ need to become autonomous. Hence, the NCF adopts a humanistic approach as it states ‘…developing greater autonomy in learning’. This approach places a great deal of emphasis on students’ choice and control over the course of their education. Teachers seek to engage their students and give them the social capacities for …show more content…

Therefore, this implies that education should bring changes in the society : Thus education is planned for what society ought to be rather than what it is (Scrimshaw, 1983) whereby learners are taught principles of equality and democracy.

I opted for a Form 5 English Language class. It should be highlighted that it is a class of 32 students who study Biology and Food & Nutrition. As such, the integrated approach was used. The help of the Food &Nutrition teacher was sought for the delivery.
Topic: Fast food
Period: 2
Ability: Mixed
Aims:
• To develop students’ analytical and critical skills.
• To give an overview of Fast food and its implications.
Objectives:
• To enable students to share their understanding on the topic and discuss it in order to promote analytical skills.
• To encourage students to react verbally for the creation of information.
• To foster the sharing of ideas in a conducive environment.

Procedure
Pre- activity:
• Question students about their dependence on fast food to arouse their

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