In part 1 of this article, Mark Langhammer explored the Michael Gove education reforms in England, 2010-14, and their ‘philosophical’ or ideological underpinnings. This article considers the education reforms currently proposed by the DUP Education Minister, Paul Givan for Northern Ireland—widely seen as a “cut and paste” version of the Gove reforms. What is Paul … Continue reading Education Reforms in Northern Ireland Part 2
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Gove Reforms: What Now In England? And Northern Ireland?
As Northern Ireland, through the DUP Education Minister Paul Givan, faces the prospect of a programme of radical education reform (widely parodied by opponents as a “Cut and Paste” job akin to the 2010-14 “Gove Reforms” in England), England appears set to 'row back' from Gove. A case of 'one step forward, two steps back' ! Below, in the first of … Continue reading Gove Reforms: What Now In England? And Northern Ireland?
