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PISA

Escaping the exam factory: why teachers are leaving

Dylan Moore fears that much-needed curriculum overhaul will be overshadowed by a data culture that distorts the purpose of education and demoralises students and teachers alike.

6th December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Facing the challenges of the classroom

Let’s get to grips with the fundamentals of the Welsh education system, says Kirsty Williams.

2nd December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

The biggest test for education in Wales

With PISA results a week away, Gareth Evans looks ahead at the challenges the results may bring to the Welsh education system.

29th November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

The Learning Power of PISA?

Professor Alma Harris says a blind spot has emerged with a focus on PISA as a target.

15th April (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

One and a half cheers

Terry Mackie takes a sobering look at this year’s examination results.

26th September (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Dunce’s hats for Wales, again.

Gareth Hughes examines today’s PISA results.

3rd December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

PISA challenge to Welsh education

Philip Dixon questions whether GCSEs are fit for purpose

3rd December (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Wales needs to catch up with Estonia

Ian Hargreaves argues that we need to become a more open society for the economy to prosper

6th May (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy

What I think about Wales

Ian Hargreaves, BBC Wales Patrick Hannan Memorial Lecture, 30 April 2013

6th May (28th February)
  • Politics and Policy
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