Life lessons (cont)
more on my hobby-horse of schools teacing life skills.
I have probably said before how valuable I think lessons in key life skills such as home finance management, interview skills, parenting etc. would be. I've found some more links to similar views in the press, recently : -
The guardian
More schools are teaching personal finance but classes are irregular and many teachers do not feel comfortable teaching the subject, a new survey reveals.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today published a Schools Benchmark survey, involving 1,000 schools across the UK. The survey found that the main barrier to providing effective personal finance education was a stretched school curriculum.
Most schools felt that learning about managing money was important for students but, while 48% of primary schools and 91% of secondary schools were delivering some form of personal finance education, it was irregular and lacked assessment.
the guardian, again
After years of mis-selling and scandals, the financial services industry wants GCSE Money to be an essential part of the school curriculum. But is this just a soft sell for Britain's banks and insurers, or will the lessons show how to separate the dross from the gold? Tony Levene reports.
The BBC
Teenagers should learn how to bath a baby and change a nappy, a teachers' union will suggest.
Issues of discipline for toddlers and teenagers should also be covered, the national conference of the Professional Association of Teachers will hear.
Probably more to follow
I have probably said before how valuable I think lessons in key life skills such as home finance management, interview skills, parenting etc. would be. I've found some more links to similar views in the press, recently : -
The guardian
More schools are teaching personal finance but classes are irregular and many teachers do not feel comfortable teaching the subject, a new survey reveals.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today published a Schools Benchmark survey, involving 1,000 schools across the UK. The survey found that the main barrier to providing effective personal finance education was a stretched school curriculum.
Most schools felt that learning about managing money was important for students but, while 48% of primary schools and 91% of secondary schools were delivering some form of personal finance education, it was irregular and lacked assessment.
the guardian, again
After years of mis-selling and scandals, the financial services industry wants GCSE Money to be an essential part of the school curriculum. But is this just a soft sell for Britain's banks and insurers, or will the lessons show how to separate the dross from the gold? Tony Levene reports.
The BBC
Teenagers should learn how to bath a baby and change a nappy, a teachers' union will suggest.
Issues of discipline for toddlers and teenagers should also be covered, the national conference of the Professional Association of Teachers will hear.
Probably more to follow
posted by chris at 10:29 am
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