![]() ![]() And then finally, Tom, I have great concerns about the draft which was put out in relation to the teaching of history, because I think it just presents a very negative view of Australia, rather than a balanced and more accurate and positive view of Australia. That was devalued at the expense of whole language approaches to reading, when the evidence is crystal clear now, and has been for 20 years that you need to teach kids to decode the alphabet. The most clear example of this is phonics, which is your methodology for teaching kids to read. Thirdly, because key evidence based practices weren't embedded in that national curriculum. The second reason was because the overall document was so unwieldy, literally at 3,500 pages, which is four or five times the length of most national curriculums around the world. We need to lift learning standards because we've actually declined in our learning standards over the last 20 years, which we could explore if you like. In many other countries, they’re starting to be taught, in year two. They were suggesting it be taught in year four. For example, the most obvious one was the times tables, which presently are being taught in year three. And the draft which they put out actually had learning standards decline in many areas. But firstly, because we need to lift overall learning standards in Australia. Well, for a number of reasons Tom, and thanks for having me on your programme. Why did you reject their April draft of the new national curriculum? This is the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority. Now, to tell us more, let’s hear from the Minister himself. But 40 per cent? Why is that the case? Why do so many young Australians dislike Liberal democracy and prefer a different, non-democratic model? Does it have anything to do with the teaching at our schools? Well, the Federal Education Minister thinks so, and he’s pushing for more far reaching changes to the draft national curriculum, including its treatment of history. Now, 60 per cent, of course, are happy with the status quo, which is encouraging. Now that’s nearly 40 per cent of Australians aged 18-29. Or, that it doesn’t even matter what kind of government we have. According to a Lowy Institute poll, nearly 40 per cent of these young Australians, they say that – in some circumstances – non-democratic government may be preferable. RN as a station is available on Facebook, instagram and an twitter.Well, do you think that authoritarianism is the way forward? Now, that’s a serious question just ask young Australians, those aged in the 18-29-year bracket. With six pages of hosts and plenty of feature articles, there is a lot of content up on this website!Ĭonnecting with this station and ABC can be done through their three main social media accounts. The design itself is relatively plain that it features a white background with a black top bar and multicolor graphics. The website over all is mostly based in journalistic pursuits with a wide range of upcoming stories and articles including announcements about upcoming podcasts. These presenters and others hosts a wide range of shows and podcasts including Spark, Speaking out, Sunday Extra, The Drawing Room, Late Night Live, and others. Some of the main presenters across radio national include Philip Adams, Richard Aedy, Lorena Allam, Waleed Aly and more. Radio ABC also commonly showcases their programming across local digital radio or TV which can vary across locations in Australia. Listening to this programming can be done live through the website, via the many podcasts that come out from the creators of this site as well as through the smart phone application that ABC has created. ![]() Quite recently the program has also been transferred over to ownership under ABC and its network of stations. Innovative content is made here as well as commissioned through this station. The program is known for its variety of specialist content throughout Australia and they continue to provide a platform for indigenous culture and issues, religion and ethics style programming and more. Throughout history the RN radio station programming has always been about uniting to create a national conversation around the top ideas that truly matter. ![]()
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