What Is Curriculum? 01/18/2009
Curriculum is a difficult term to define. For some educators, curriculum can be defined as the textbook, local curriculum documents and even state standards. In 1860, Herbert Spencer wrote, "Before there can be a rational curriculum, we must settle which things it most concerns us to know." According to Walker & Soltis (1992), "no substantial agreement exists among philosophers, the public, or educators on what should be the aims of a general education for all" (p. 79). As we enter 2009, which 'things' are important for K-12 students to know and be able to do? CommentsLeave a Reply | AuthorSteven Weber is the Director of Secondary Instruction for Orange County Schools in Hillsborough, NC. Weber has served as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, and state department of education consultant in Arkansas and North Carolina. He consults school systems in aligning their curriculum and in unpacking curriculum standards.  ArchivesAugust 2010 CategoriesAll |
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