Concept of Curriculum

What is the meaning of curriculum?

• A type of clothing

• Subjects comprising a course of study

• A type of fruit

• A method of transportation

Define curriculum according to Tyler (1949).

• A recipe for cooking meals

• A guide for training dogs

• A plan for selecting and organizing learning experiences to achieve specific educational goals.

• A manual for fixing cars

Explain the concept of curriculum as per Hilda Taba (1962).

• Curriculum is an organized program of learning that includes content, teaching methods, materials, and evaluation processes.

• Curriculum is a random assortment of topics without any structure.

• Curriculum is solely focused on evaluation processes without considering content or teaching methods.

• Curriculum is a one-time event rather than an ongoing program of learning.

Describe the curriculum from the perspective of Joseph Schwab (1973).

• Curriculum is not influenced by the subject matter according to Joseph Schwab (1973).

• Curriculum only involves the teacher and student according to Joseph Schwab (1973).

• Curriculum is a static process according to Joseph Schwab (1973).

• Curriculum is a dynamic process involving teacher, student, subject matter, and milieu according to Joseph Schwab (1973).

How does Ralph Tyler (1949) define curriculum?

• A plan for learning that includes goals, content, methods, and evaluation criteria.

• A recipe for cooking

• A map of the world

• A list of sports equipment