School Curriculum in South Africa in the COVID-19 Context: An Opportunity for Education for Relevance
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| Title: | School Curriculum in South Africa in the COVID-19 Context: An Opportunity for Education for Relevance |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ramrathan, Labby (ORCID |
| Source: | Prospects. Oct 2021 51(1-3):383-392. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing, Relevance (Education), Educational Planning, Curriculum Development, Global Approach, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | South Africa |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11125-020-09490-1 |
| ISSN: | 0033-1538 |
| Abstract: | The pandemic nature of the COVID-19 virus and the infectious potential that this virus has for the global population demands a radical response. This article focuses on school education within the context of COVID-19 and asks a fundamental curriculum question around what knowledge is most worthwhile for school education in response to this disease. Schools within South Africa have been closed for an extended period and, within the guidelines for dealing with this infectious disease, social distancing has become a key component in determining how and when schools should reopen. This uncertainty has led to speculations, suggestions, proposals and tentative plans for a school recovery plan to save the integrity of the academic year. The article reviews some of the suggestions, proposals, and plans, which illuminate a technical concern of curriculum coverage rather than a curriculum concern of what learning should be pursued post the lockdown period. It also argues that, going forward, a review of the purpose of school is needed. If learning is the bedrock for determining a school curriculum, it should of necessity be relevant and responsive to the issues and challenges of the country within a global world. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1319088 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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