"The current year-level and age-based progression model is the wrong unit of measurement for learning."
— Thuy Pham, Spectrum Tuition
"The school system should abandon its current 'industrial model,' which is outdated and in need of reform."
— Dr Geoff Masters, Institute for Educational Reform
Reform Urged for 'Outdated' School Model
Dr Geoff Masters of the Institute for Educational Reform has argued that the current school system is fundamentally flawed. He describes the system as an "industrial model" that is outdated and in need of significant reform. Masters specifically criticized the reliance on age-based progression, the rigid sequencing of the curriculum, and the traditional methods used for student assessment. He suggests these structures are no longer fit for purpose.
Neurodiversity Highlights Wrong Measurement
Supporting this critique, Thuy Pham, founder of Spectrum Tuition, shifted the focus to the experiences of neurodiverse students. Pham argued that the year-level and age-based progression model represents the "wrong unit of measurement" for learning. She emphasizes that this rigid structure fails to accommodate students whose learning paths do not fit the standard timeline.
Schedule
The event will break for lunch after these presentations.