The Ministry of Education wants to revise the national curricula. They were last revised in 2023. Now, new changes are planned.
Helen Köhler, advisor at the Ministry of Education, said that researchers have been working on new curricula since the beginning of last year. It is necessary to change core values, school goals, and learning methods.
Köhler said that the different learning styles of each student have become more important. Assessment also needs to be changed. Assessment should help students learn better.
The 2011 curricula do not sufficiently account for new technologies, such as artificial intelligence. It is also important that all students receive equal basic education.
Minister of Education Kristina Kallas said that the school's learning approach needs to be completely rethought. The current system is outdated.
The number of elective subjects in basic school will increase. In high school, there are already enough elective subjects. Some subjects may be removed to make room for new topics.
The curriculum should be simpler and clearer. Teachers should feel that it is supportive, not burdensome. Teachers will be involved in the changes early on.
Researchers are working together with the Ministry of Education. They have prepared the first version of the new curriculum. The new curriculum will provide teachers with a clearer framework.
The new curriculum will come into effect only in 2035. By then, it needs to be tested and refined. This will take time, but it is necessary.