child centred approach to learning
great emphasis on skills
three new subjects: drama, science and social, personal and health education
Irish curriculum revamped to focus on communication
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revised English curriculum stressing language learning, reading and writing
greater emphasis on problem solving in maths
a range of new teaching methodologies and teacher guidelines introduced
£5 million primary curriculum support programme
revised curriculum to be phased in over three to five years
information booklet for parents
new special-needs curriculum being developed
introduction of modern languages following completion of pilot programme
