Curriculum Development: A Framework for the Future

Authors

  • Lucy Fallon-Byrne

Keywords:

Curriculum Development, Framework, S.E.N., Special Educational Needs, Primary Curriculum, NCCA, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, Guidelines, Education System, Accessible, Inclusive

Abstract

Providing adequately for pupils with special educational needs within the framework of the revised primary curriculum is a major challenge. The NCCA will be instrumental in providing guidelines and assistance in the area of curriculum development, aiming to make our education system accessible to all.

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Published

1997-11-11

How to Cite

Fallon-Byrne, L. (1997). Curriculum Development: A Framework for the Future. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 11(1), 3–12. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/366

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (1997)

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