3. What we want for our young people. Vision To be encouraged, modelled and explored. Values Key Competencies Capabilities for living and lifelong learning. Learning Areas Important for a broad, general education. Achievement Objectives Set out selected learning processes, knowledge and skills for deeper learning. Principles Foundations for curriculum decision making. Official policy sets the direction for student learning and provides guidance for schools designing and reviewing their curriculum. NZC for English-medium schools and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa for Maori-medium schools. Purpose and Scope Discusses the evidence about the kinds of teaching approaches that consistently have a positive impact on student learning. Effective Pedagogy Design and Review Schools are able to design and review their own curriculum based on the needs of their students.

14. Learning areas important for a broad, general education These learning areas link together as well as link to the values and key competencies. Each learning area has its own language. Achievement Objectives