NCEA review

It is sounding like the review of NCEA might result in more generalised programmes of learning. e.g. A many-faceted learning area like social sciences, which currently consists of the likes of history, geography, etcetera, would become social science. 

While this fills me with a lot of stress in terms of writing entirely new art programmes, I am also heartened. 

This opens up opportunities in terms of place-based learning and dealing with wicked problems through a knowledge building lens. It also makes a lot of sense in terms of aligning with arts pathways, with most art schools in New Zealand taking a multi-disciplinary approach and many contemporary artists working across the traditional art disciplines.

While there is still much to be worked out, I am excited about the implications for broadening learning opportunities for our rangatahi.