S01E02: What is the right age to start school?
In Northern Ireland, children begin primary school at the age of four - younger than anywhere else in the world. Across the water, in Finland, they start three years later. So who has got it right? Should children be allowed to determine their own futures? In this episode Stephen and Mhairi debate the benefits of homework, learning through play and what happens when you force a child to do maths.
Featuring:
[04:17] Wendy Ellyatt, Save Childhood Movement
[10:03] Petteri Elo, Finnish education specialist
[15:47] Stephen McCord, Ulster Teachers’ Union
[18:57] Thomas Cornilessen, Co-author of report: ‘Benefits of starting school early’
The Answers Project
Stephen Cole and Mhairi Beveridge couldn't be further apart in age or attitude. But every week, with the help of a few expert guests, they'll close the generation gap and investigate some of society's biggest questions. The Answers Project from CGTN Europe.
- No. of episodes: 10
- Latest episode: 2022-02-11
- Society & Culture
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