Curriculum

Curriculum is a standards-based sequence of planned experiences where students practice and achieve proficiency in content and applied learning skills. Curriculum is the central guide for all educators as to what is essential for teaching and learning, so that every student has access to rigorous academic experiences. In the simplest terms, ‘curriculum’ is a description of what, why, how and how well students should learn in a systematic and intentional way. The curriculum is not an end in itself but rather a means to fostering quality learning. (Source: UNESCO IBE 2011). The term curriculum has many definitions, ranging from a planned ‘course of study’ (derived from the Latin) to an all-embracing view that includes all the learning experiences for which the school is responsible (e.g. “the curriculum is the totality of experiences which are planned for children and young people through their education, wherever they are being educated”, Scottish Government 2009).

Without a proper curriculum, a school cannot run smoothly. As there would be no defined idea of what the plan is to teach students studying at the school. Through thorough management of the curriculum, we can move towards a more effective academic environment with skilled and hard-working students.