What was the major criticism of curriculum 2005?
Question: What was the major criticism of curriculum 2005?
The major criticism of Curriculum 2005 was that it was poorly implemented and poorly designed. According to a review committee report, Curriculum 2005 faced several challenges, such as:
- A skewed curriculum structure and design that gave people uncertainty as to how materials had to be presented
- Lack of alignment between curriculum and assessment policy
- Inadequate orientation, training and development of teachers
- Learning support materials that were variable in quality, often unavailable and not sufficiently used in classroom
- Policy overload and limited transfer of learning into classrooms
- Shortage of personnel and resources to implement and support C2005
- Confusing C2005 jargon
- Overcrowding of the curriculum with insufficient time for development of effective reading skills, basic maths and science concepts
- Weakness of design features promoting sequence, pace and progression
- Incompatibility with teachers’ existing knowledge and resources
These criticisms led to a revision of Curriculum 2005 in 2000, which aimed to simplify and streamline the curriculum. However, some observers argue that the revised curriculum still does not tackle the controversial past of South Africa and does not foster multiperspectivity and critical thinking among students.
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