Former staff claim OneSchool Global network does not offer some subjects in year 11 and 12, including biology, but spokesperson says school students have taken ‘high level art, sciences and social studies’
Former students and staff of the OneSchool Global network say restrictions on teaching material make for a limited educational environment.Former students and staff of the OneSchool Global network say restrictions on teaching material make for a limited educational environment.
Volunteers from the Brethren community are then required to check the resource to ensure it complies with the school’s “ethos”. The approval process for a book is four weeks, while any audio or music has a two-week approval time, Guardian Australia understands. “If a teacher wishes to use new or additional resources, these need to first be reviewed by the Head of Department to ensure alignment with the curriculum, that there is not an alternative that is more suited to the research task, and alignment with school values.
“In addition, as part of excursion programs, of course our students have visited venues that have libraries, galleries, and a whole range of other exhibitions.”their lessons – most of which are taught remotely – are monitored through the school’s use of Streamline3 and other software which is issued by the Brethren’s Universal Business Team group.
“The subjects available for study are driven by the curriculum requirements, demand from students, and available teacher expertise, amongst other factors., also known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian church, practises a strict doctrine of separation which isolates members from activities outside the church and restricts social interactions with “worldly” non-Brethren people.
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