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Jane Louise Hunter, Associate Professor, Teacher Education, University of Technology Sydney

Is there a ‘right way’ to teach? Recent debates suggest yes, but students and schools are much more complex

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New South Wales has just announced a curriculum “shake-up” for primary schools to start in 2027.

As well as new content about the human body, consent and screen time, there will be a change in the way students will be taught. This involves an emphasis on “explicit instruction” and a move away from student-led or “inquiry-based learning”.

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