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.