Show Notes
Minister of Education Paul Givan joins Stormont Sources to issue a direct rebuttal to critiques of his landmark 'TransformEd' policy.
Two weeks ago, we heard from Sinn Féin and Alliance members of the Education Committee.
Today, the Minister himself responds to what he calls "misrepresentations" of his reforms. From the abolition of AS-Levels to the "test factory" culture in NI schools, we go into the weeds of the most significant education shake-up in a generation.
In this episode, we discuss: The Rebuttal: Why Paul Givan issued a Ministerial Statement specifically about this podcast. TransformEd Explained: Addressing the 10 "myths" of the new curriculum. Exam Overhaul: The move away from modular GCSEs and the future of A-Levels. The Academic Selection "Elephant": Why the Minister isn't touching the transfer test. Stormont Culture: Is the atmosphere between parties becoming "toxic"? The DUP & Minimum Unit Pricing: Why the party is blocking Mike Nesbitt's health policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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