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July 26, 2026Oxford Review of EducationOpen Access

Understanding ‘knowledge-rich curriculum’ and ‘powerful knowledge’ in England’s Curriculum and Assessment Review: a case for educational and curriculum thinking

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ZDZongyi DengUniversity College London

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The article explores the concepts of knowledge-rich curriculum and powerful knowledge, suggesting implications for curriculum development.

Key Points

  • The aim is to clarify the concepts of knowledge-rich curriculum and powerful knowledge within England's education system.
  • Developed a conceptual account of the national curriculum addressing policy, programmatic, and classroom dimensions.
  • Analyzed educational scholarship, particularly Didaktik, to frame curriculum thinking.
  • Reconceptualized key curriculum concepts in relation to educational purposes and teaching methods.
  • Identified knowledge-rich curriculum as a distinct educational approach in England.
  • Argued that powerful knowledge is essential for curriculum concepts to align with educational purposes.
  • Concluded that England’s orientation offers a significant perspective for global curriculum reform discussions.

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Zongyi Deng (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a890d3aea3239cd78d42https://doi.org/10.1080/03054985.2026.2703247
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