In Support of A‐Levels

Abstract

The meaning of balance in the sixth‐form curriculum has been debated for 30 years. At that time, the Crowther Report suggested the introduction of General Studies to support A‐levels. Today, the touted solutions range from the dramatic – just as O‐levels gave way to GCSE, the replacement of A‐levels by less deep (more superficial) study – to the peripheral – AS‐levels to provide pockets of understanding in divergent areas. Such plans are discussed critically in the light of current evidence. The conclusion is that the A‐level option still demands support, and that it is best complemented by General Studies.

Citation

Fowler, G. (1989), "In Support of A‐Levels", Education + Training, Vol. 31 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000000262