curriculum

Meanings

• noun

  A series of courses and lessons making up a school's study program or the planned sequence of instruction in a particular subject area.

  - "The curriculum at this school includes advanced mathematics and science courses."
  - "The curriculum for the English language course includes grammar, reading, and writing."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˈɹɪkjələm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curriculum
burden , urn , turn , earn

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Variants

List of all variants of curriculum that leads to same result
curricula , curriculum , curriculums , curricula vitae , curriculum vitae

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'curriculum' meaning 'racecourse, route for a procession' or 'course of study'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'curriculum' is derived from the Latin word 'curriculum' meaning 'racecourse'.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'curriculum' in the context of education was in 15th century Europe.

3. The average student spends approximately 13,000 hours in school over the course of their K-12 education.

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Related Concepts

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1. syllabus: A list of the subjects to be taught and the topics to be covered in each subject during a term or academic year.

2. course outline: A detailed description of the content, learning objectives, and assessment methods for a particular course.

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Culture

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The curriculum has been a significant aspect of education since ancient civilizations. In Greek and Roman education, the trivium (grammar, logic, and rhetoric) and the quadrivium (arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy) formed the basis of the curriculum. In modern times, the curriculum has evolved to include various subjects and specializations.

How to Memorize "curriculum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a series of interconnected courses forming a curriculum.
   - Visualize the different subjects and topics as distinct modules.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the curriculum with a particular color, symbol, or image to help remember its components.
   - Create associations between related topics within the curriculum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use acronyms, mnemonic phrases, or other memory techniques to help remember the different subjects and topics in the curriculum.
   - Create a story or narrative to help remember the sequence of topics.

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