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Changes in K-12 Education

November 17, 2016

It is generally assumed by educators that the K-12 curriculum – the curriculum used in primary, elementary, and secondary education – will affect students’ post-secondary educational experiences and their ability to enter the workforce. The content of the K-12 curriculum provides students with foundational knowledge and skills which are then built up at the post-secondary level. K-12 education is also intended to develop students’ general academic skills, such as reading comprehension, writing ability, researching ability, and presentation skills. These skills are also further developed in post-secondary education, which most British Columbia high school students will undertake at some point (Heslop, 2016).

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