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One of the problems we've had is that the ICT curriculum…

“One of the problems we've had is that the ICT curriculum in the past has been written for a subject that is changing all the time. I think that what we should have is computer science in the future - and how it fits in to the curriculum is something we need to be talking to scientists, to experts…” quote by Michael Gove
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“One of the problems we've had is that the ICT curriculum in the past has been written for a subject that is changing all the time. I think that what we should have is computer science in the future - and how it fits in to the curriculum is something we need to be talking to scientists, to experts in coding and to young people about.”

Michael Gove

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The current ICT curriculum is outdated because it treats a rapidly evolving field as static; we need a forward‑looking computer science curriculum designed with input from experts and youth.

In simple terms: ICT curriculum is outdated; we need a modern computer science curriculum.

Key Takeaway

Revise curriculum with expert and student input.

Themes

education technology curriculum development future skills

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

policy educational strategic

When to use this quote

  • school board meetings
  • policy workshops
  • teacher training sessions
  • student focus groups

Key Concepts

computer science education curriculum design stakeholder collaboration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure the curriculum stays current?
  • Who should lead the ongoing updates?
A Different Perspective

Implementing change may face budget constraints and resistance from established institutions.

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