Recently, however, I was reminded that such core knowledge also has direct real world utility.
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Delegates claimed that its emphasis on core knowledge was a throw-back to rote learning and uncreative lists of facts.
Ministers say the curriculum will be slimmed down, but there will be "detailed programmes of study" for English, maths and science that will set out the "core knowledge" expected.
The retired academic has argued that there should be a set body of information - the core knowledge - that should be known by children in each school year.
But the debate also heard support for the idea of teaching a core of knowledge.
The current discussion about 21st century skills leads classrooms and other learning environments to encourage the development of core subject knowledge as well as new media literacies, critical and systems thinking, interpersonal and self-directional skills.
Supporters have argued in favour of ensuring that pupils learn a core body of knowledge in events, facts, dates and ideas.
"We extend an open invitation to all post-secondary institutions that care about sharing knowledge as a core value of education to join us in planning these sustainable learning futures, " said Dr Robin Day, Chair of the Board of Directors of the OER Foundation.
You believe in our core values -- honor, integrity, philanthropy and knowledge -- which, despite what some may say, are forever unwavering.
There is outrage in his defense against Brazilian commenters who have questioned his attachment to the team, knowledge of Brazilian soccer, and even the core issue of whether Vasco was wrong to treat its youth players this way.
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Determine the personal finance knowledge people need at various life stages and integrate these core financial competencies into educational programs and resources.
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You can be protected by receiving a core level of defined benefit and can plan your retirement with the knowledge of this safety net.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings employ 13 separate performance indicators, which it says makes it the only world rankings to examine all the core missions of the modern global university - research, teaching, knowledge transfer and international activity.
Combining IBM Research's expertise in the areas of mathematical sciences, computer science and high-performance computing with the deep-power engineering and operational know-how of the participating members, the Institute will focus on five core innovation tracks to pursue joint research and where shared investments, knowledge and capabilities will benefit every member.
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Thus, Google's desire to intimately know us is primarily driven by its core business objective of -- one way or the other - selling that knowledge to advertisers.
My hope, of course, is not only to increase public awareness on these core issues, but also to emphasize the importance of pooling the skills and knowledge of all parties.
In its 120 pages, Weathering Uncertainty references 280 publications from the scientific literature (peer-reviewed and grey) and covers themes at the core of the Fifth AR such as foundations for decision-making on indigenous knowledge, traditional livelihoods, vulnerability, resilience, and adaptation policy and planning.
However, literacy remains the core subject of this programme and is considered the basis for learning and exploring other fields of knowledge.
The adoption of the common core by 46 states and the District of Columbia provided a unique opportunity to deliver key financial knowledge to our children through everyday math and reading classes.
Today, apart from a few core skills like reading, writing, math, thinking, imagining and creating, we cannot know what knowledge or skills will be needed when young Freddie or tiny Janet grows up.
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