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