About curriculum redesign

Across the world, the 45 - 60 minute lesson, single age form groups of around 30 students, and a timetable organised around fixed subjects is the norm. But is this the right structure for schooling in the 21st century? This online conference is a chance to exchange views with educators from around the world about how these elements of schooling might need to be reconfigured.

Background reading on curriculum redesign

Discussion forums

Conference papers and resources

• Are traditional year groups, timetables the right building blocks for the 21st century school?
• How do you treat time as a flexible resource in your school?
• How far should schools go in allowing students more say in the what, where and when of their education?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of pooling subjects in schools?