Curriculum+Definition

Curriculum

In the most general sense, curriculum defines the broad aims of education in society. These aims reflect the values of a society, wherein "society" may be thought of as a broad national meaning or a more narrow local meaning. As an example, an aim of education today might be to "prepare students with 21st century skills" or to be able to "find and use information skillfully."

Curriculum as a concept involves both product and process. The product of curriculum defines the kinds of educational experiences and outcomes for students. In this sense, curriculum is the breadth and depth of the knowledge and skill that ...