AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Thinking Deeply about Primary Education
The Erosion of Art, Music, Sport and Cooking
Jun 17, 2023
In this thought-provoking discussion, Neil Almond, Shannen Doherty, Tom Brassington, and Lloyd Williams Jones tackle the concerning decline of art, music, sports, and cooking in primary education. They share personal experiences and insights into how budget cuts and curriculum changes impact creativity and holistic learning. The panel emphasizes the need for balance between essential academics and enriching creative experiences. They also explore disparities in access to sports and arts, advocating for systemic reforms to ensure all students benefit from a well-rounded education.
59:29
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The prioritization of core academic subjects in primary education has led to the significant erosion of art, music, and cooking classes.
- Barriers such as ineffective timetabling and insufficient resources hinder the inclusion of creative subjects, impacting students' holistic development.
Deep dives
Erosion of Creative Subjects in Education
The conversation revolves around the gradual reduction of art, music, cooking, and similar subjects from general curricula, primarily driven by educational policy trends over the past decade. There is a collective sentiment that schools often feel compelled to prioritize core academic subjects, leading to a narrowed curriculum that sidelines the creative arts. This emphasis on prioritizing testable subjects, while necessitated by accountability measures, often overlooks the value of fostering creativity and skills in students through diverse educational experiences. The erosion of these subjects raises concerns regarding students’ holistic development and the narrowing view of what constitutes essential learning.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode