2014 NCPE - A Change for the Better?
Why did the Curriculum Change?
Olympic Legacy...
Many factors will have had an effect on the transformation of the National Curriculum in 2014, some more so than others. With the incredible success of London 2012 Olympics, the country was left totally energized and filled with ambition (Ellison, 2014). The NCPE 2014 reflects this as it strives to instil a habit of competition within pupils, which is required if as a country we are to continue to produce top class athletes and sports personnel.
We must keep moving
with time, it stops for
nothing!
Tick, Tock...
Out with the old...
Another factor that may have influenced the new curriculum is in fact, the old curriculum. NCPE 2007 was extremely lengthy and left little room for teacher input if they were to adhere to all of the targets set. The latest curriculum being brief, allows for teachers to establish the most suitable plans and styles for their students, an essential factor when improving all pupils is key.
Competition on a whole is vital for all to experience, throughout life competeion surrounds everything. whether this be reaching for further education, employment, or indeed in a sporting sence. Preparing pupils for this through an enjoyable aspect of sport and physical education is essential.
Teachers view...
According to a recent survey, less than four percent of teachers believe that the national curriculum meets the needs of all their pupils (Newton, 2006).
This statement alone provides evidence enough for a change of curriculum, unfortunately this seems to be a continuous issue felt by teachers according to the National Union for Teachers (2013).
Michael Gove on Question Time - Discussing the weaknesses of the past curriculum and the requirment for fundamental skills to be taught across the board in order for children to become creative. Although the video is not directed towards PE it has a very good message of what is required from a curriculum...in all subjects, not just PE!