Chapter 14 The Influence of Curriculum
The term curriculum comes from the Latin word that refers to track for running.
Curriculum acts as a screen of filter for schools. Curriculum gives direction and outcomes to schools.
Usually, influenced by three different approaches:
Curricula Based on Needs of Learners
Curricula Based on Academic Subject Matter
Curricula Based on Needs of Society
Basic Patters in Elementary and Secondary Schools gives some common threads among all schools
The Hidden Curriculum