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child's time,) and the cultural effect of language (allowing children the space and the time to
express in their own way.) These elements of Reggio Emilia are also interpreted, incorporated,
and adapted by Edu1st in its VESS model.
British National Curriculum:
British Government, through its curriculum, ensures that all children are properly
prepared
for adult life and the world when they have:
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Developed knowledge and understanding of themselves and of others.
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Know and understand the world around them.
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Know the different jobs and careers.
The British National Curriculum has been established since 1988 and is in constant revision,
incorporating the importance of thinking skills and the 21st century needs.
National Curriculum of New Zeeland:
The National curriculum of New Zealand prepares students for life. In doing so, it
incorporates values, current issues, competitions, multiple languages, as well as academia. In
addition, the curriculum also features the philosophy and point of view of different ethnic groups
in the country and understands the importance of partnership between educational institutions
and communities. The National Curriculum of New Zealand offers a model with a clear vision of
what teachers need to understand the theoretical framework. It is a curriculum that after 10 years
of study comes out to the world incorporating a contemporary view of the skills necessary for
effective learning to continue throughout a lifetime.