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Pat SineChildren under 11 will be taught how to use the social networking website Twitter, as well as blogs, webcams and podcasts under plans for a new high-tech primary school curriculum.
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Children under 11 will be taught how to use the social networking website Twitter, as well as blogs, webcams and podcasts under plans for a new high-tech primary school curriculum.
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26 Mar 09
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Janet JordanProposal for New technologies such as Twitter to be integrated into curriculum
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A review carried out by Sir Jim Rose, former director of inspections at Ofsted, was commissioned amid fears existing timetables were too "cluttered".
It proposes slashing traditional subjects into six broad "areas of learning".
Under plans, teachers will get more power to dictate lessons and modern technology will form a backbone to the entire curriculum.
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But critics fear proposals are too radical.
One curriculum theme - "human, social and environmental understanding" - combines history, geography and religious education.
Schools can decide which two periods of British history children study, allowing them to drop traditional features such as the Victorians and the Second World War.
But at the same time, teachers are expected to explore "local and global issues including sustainability, climate change and recycling within the world around them".
They are also encouraged to ensure pupils understand the role of local councillors and MPs, as well as being exposed to issues such as human rights, the consequences of anti-social behaviour and the role of police and the courts.
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The six broad themes are: understanding English, communication and languages; mathematical understanding; scientific and technological understanding; human, social and environmental understanding; understanding physical health and well-being; and understanding the arts and design.
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A leaked copy of Sir Jim's draft proposals said children should be able to "organise and adjust" speaking and writing skills depending on the technology being used.
It includes using "emails, messaging, wikis and twitters", says the report.
During the primary years, children should also be taught to speak, write and broadcast using "blogs, podcasts, websites, email [and] video".
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