General Facts about Curriculum
ETYMOLOGY OF CURRICULUM - The word "curriculum" comes from the Latin word "currere". - It means "to run" or "to proceed". - Besides, it is used to talk about "a race" or "the course of a race". - In the 17th century, it was formally labelled as a "course of study". GENERAL DEFINITIONS OF CURRICULUM - Specific course or listing of subjects. - Entire educational environment or the total learning experience. SAMPLE COMPARISON OF CURRICULUM MODELS 1. Traditional or unconventional - It is teacher-centered. - Knowledge giving. - Discipline led. - Standard program. 2. Modern or contemporary - By comparison, it is student-centered. - It is problem-based. - Integrated. - Electives + core.
