Overview

Special science curriculum issue. The March 2014 School Science Review issue looks at Perspectives on the science curriculum from a host of science education experts. Michael Reiss asks What place does science have in an aims-based curriculum? Robin Millar explores designing a science curriculum fit for purpose and Tim Oates reports on progress in science education and the revised National Curriculum for 2014. Other articles explore the curriculum in university technical colleges (UTCs), major changes for Scottish science education, the criteria for biology and physics curricula, teaching critical thinking and the contribution of practical work.