Curriculum
/kəˈrɪkjələm/
Definitions
The subjects that are taught in a school, college, etc., or the subjects that are included in a particular course of study.
/kəˈrɪkjələm/
The subjects comprising a course of study.
The school implemented a new curriculum for the upcoming academic year.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning your school year. A curriculum is like the list of all the cool stuff you'll learn, like math, reading, science, and maybe even art! It's the plan for what you'll study.
👶 For kids: The list of things you learn at school!
More Examples
She helped design the curriculum for the new online course.
The curriculum covers a wide range of topics in history.
How It's Used
"The school's new curriculum includes a focus on STEM subjects."
"Professors revise their course curricula each semester."
Idioms & expressions
hidden curriculum
The unwritten, unofficial, and often unintended lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school.
"Schools inadvertently teach students about social hierarchies through the hidden curriculum."
curriculum vitae (CV)
A detailed document highlighting a person's educational background, work experience, skills, and accomplishments.
"Applicants are typically asked to submit a curriculum vitae when applying for a job."
From Latin, 'curriculum' meaning 'a course' or 'a race'. It originally referred to the course of study at a school or university, and the term evolved to encompass the totality of educational experiences.
The term 'curriculum' in early usage referred to a course or running, particularly in a racetrack or athletic contest, later evolving to describe a structured educational path.
Memory tip
Think of it as the 'course' or 'race' of learning.
Word Origin
"a course, race, or running."