Essay (3000 words) Influences of International Perspectives on current UK curricula: Rhetoric, policy and pedagogy in this country do not appear in isolation; influences have been drawn upon from...

Essay (3000 words) Influences of International Perspectives on current UK curricula: Rhetoric, policy and pedagogy in this country do not appear in isolation; influences have been drawn upon from other international perspectives and this continues to evolve. By making reference to at least TWO international curricula, critically discuss the influences to the Foundation Phase/ Key Stage 2 curriculum (Wales). Support your discussion using observations and experiences made in your setting. Guidance: • Define curricula and examine why it is important to have a national curriculum and how this can impact on child development • Consider how fostering a holistic approach can benefit children in the early years • Critically analyse TWO international curricula and examine in relation to the Foundation Phase/ Key Stage 2 curriculum (Wales) – what are the strengths and weaknesses? Which practices have been adopted? Do they work in the Welsh context? • What is the role of the adult/partnership with parents and other stakeholders in international curricula in comparison to the Foundation Phase/Key Stage 2 (Wales)? • What are the considerations in light of the Donaldson Report ‘Successful Futures’ (2015) and the impending new curriculum for Wales? What further influences can be drawn from international curriculum? • Ensure you substantiate ideas with literature/WG documentation. Be critical, don’t just describe • Conclude your ideas, refer back to the assignment title and synthesis the main body of the essay