Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum (pronunciation: /kəˈrɪkjʊləm/), from the Latin word for "race course", refers to the lessons and academic content taught in a school or in a specific course or program.
Etymology
The term curriculum has its roots in the Latin word for race course, referring to the course of deeds and experiences through which children grow to become mature adults. In the context of education, a curriculum is broadly defined as the totality of student experiences that occur in the educational process.
Related Terms
- Educational Program: An organized sequence of courses leading to a specific outcome or goal, such as a degree or a certification.
- Lesson Plan: A detailed guide for teaching a lesson. It's a step-by-step guide that outlines the teacher's objectives for what students need to learn and how it will be done effectively during the class time.
- Syllabus: An outline and summary of topics to be covered in an education or training course. It is descriptive and is a long-term plan.
- Course Outline: A summary of the topics or subject areas that are to be covered in a course. It is prescriptive and is a short-term plan.
- Pedagogy: The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Curriculum
- Wikipedia's article - Curriculum
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