Education; Powerhouse of Creativity or Exam Factory?

Ideas in Education

May 14, 201529:10Education

In this episode, Andy McColl is in conversation with Gareth Lewis, a former Assistant Head Teacher, National Development Co-ordinator at ASDAN Education and blogger about his belief that the current exam system in school...

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