Answer to Question #303167 in English for pipi

Question

As interpreter and developer of the curriculum, it’s insufficient for the educator to give a

narrow definition to the concept “curriculum” There are different definitions and aspects of

“curriculum”.  

Discuss this statement in an essay of 3-4 pages.

In your answer, describe the different ways of understanding curriculum and how these different

understandings relate in some ways to each other, referring to the intended and enacted

curriculum. Remember that “curriculum, both as prescription and in practice, is not neutral, but

carries values and is a political issue. On the one hand the curriculum is seen as an intention,

plan or prescription, an idea of what one would like to happen in schools. On the other hand, it is

seen as the existing state of affairs in schools, what does in fact happen. To illustrate your points,

define a curriculum by referring to the different aspects to be considered.

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Answer 1

There are different definitions and aspects of the curriculum. The concept “curriculum”: Plan and practice. Different definitions of “curriculum” Definitions become difficult, especially when it comes to abstract concepts because people often have different understandings of the same words.