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'''Curriculum''' has many different [[conceptions]]. It may include any educational [[experience]]. It may also be conceived as a [[conversation]], [[relationships]], and it is this [[phenomenon]] of [[plurality]] that is inherent in the new [[paradigm]] view of curriculum. ('''Curricula''' is the plural form)

'''Curriculum''' has many different [[conceptions]]. It may include any educational [[experience]]. It may also be conceived as a [[conversation]], [[relationships]], and it is this [[phenomenon]] of [[plurality]] that is inherent in the new [[paradigm]] view of curriculum. (<u>Curricula</u> is the plural form)

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==Definition==

==Definition==

==Curriculum in Formal Schooling==

==Curriculum in Formal Schooling==

In formal education or schooling (see [[education]]), a '''curriculum''' (plural '''curricula''') is the set of course and their content offered at an institution such as a [[school]] or [[university]].  In some cases, a curriculum may be partially or entirely determined by an external body (such as the [[National Curriculum for England]] in [[England|English]] schools).  In the [[United States|US]], the basic curriculum is established by each [[state]] with the individual [[school district]]s adjusting it to their desires. Each state, however, builds its curriculum relying heavily on the input of national groups selected by the [[United States Department of Education]], for example the [http://www.nctm.org/ National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)] for mathematics instruction. In [[Australia]] each state's Education Department sets the various curricula. UNESCO's [http://www.ibe.unesco.org/ International Bureau of Education] primary mission is to study curriculum and how it is implemented throughout the world.  

In formal education or schooling (see [[education]]), a '''curriculum''' (plural '''curricula''') is the set of course and their content offered at an institution such as a [[school]] or [[university]].  In some cases, a curriculum may be partially or entirely determined by an external body (such as the [[National Curriculum for England]] in [[England|English]] schools).  In the [[United States|US]], the basic curriculum is established by each [[state]] with the individual [[school district]]s adjusting it to their desires. Each state, however, builds its curriculum relying heavily on the input of national groups selected by the [[United States Department of Education]], for example the [https://www.nctm.org/ National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)] for mathematics instruction. In [[Australia]] each state's Education Department sets the various curricula. UNESCO's [https://www.ibe.unesco.org/ International Bureau of Education] primary mission is to study curriculum and how it is implemented throughout the world.  

Note that the term ''curriculum'' may relate to the range of courses that students can select from (as defined above) but may also relate to a specific learning programme. In the latter context, the curriculum describes the collective teaching, learning and assessment materials that are available for that particular course.

Note that the term ''curriculum'' may relate to the range of courses that students can select from (as defined above) but may also relate to a specific learning programme. In the latter context, the curriculum describes the collective teaching, learning and assessment materials that are available for that particular course.

A crucial part of the curriculum is the definition of the course objectives which are often expressed in terms of '''learning outcomes''' and normally includes the '''assessment strategy''' for the program. These learning outcomes (and assessments) are often grouped into '''units''' (or modules) and the curriculum, therefore, comprises a collection of such units, each specializing on a specific part of the curriculum. So a typical curriculum would include units on communications, numeracy, information technology, inter-personal skills together with more specialized provision.

A crucial part of the curriculum is the definition of the course objectives which are often expressed in terms of '''learning outcomes''' and normally includes the '''assessment strategy''' for the program. These learning outcomes (and assessments) are often grouped into '''units''' (or modules) and the curriculum, therefore, comprises a collection of such units, each specializing on a specific part of the curriculum. So a typical curriculum would include units on communications, numeracy, information technology, inter-personal skills together with more specialized provision.

==See also==

==See also==

*[[education]]

*[[education]]

*[[pedagogy]]

*[[pedagogy]]

*[http://hnn.us/articles/22591.html National Education Standards...They're Back!] (article)

*[https://hnn.us/articles/22591.html National Education Standards...They're Back!] (article)

*[http://www.brook.edu/press/books/NATLSTDS2.HTM Diane Ravitch, National Standards in American Education A Citizen's Guide] (book)

*[https://www.brook.edu/press/books/NATLSTDS2.HTM Diane Ravitch, National Standards in American Education A Citizen's Guide] (book)

*[http://www.wcci-international.org/ World Council for Curriculum and Instruction]

*[https://www.wcci-international.org/ World Council for Curriculum and Instruction]

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