The word ‘Curriculum’ is derived from the Latin word ‘Currere’ which means to run. Thus curriculum means a run-way, a course which one runs to reach a goal. Thus education is likened to a race run on the course of curriculum, with educational aim as its ultimate goal this was the traditional viewpoint of curriculum.
The teacher was required to achieve the aim of education ‘by leading them (students) through the curriculum prescribed’ for the purpose.” The aim of education was to
impart knowledge. Thus, curriculum was thought to be a list of subjects to be studied by the pupils in the school. It was the result of the desire of adults to teach the pupils the knowledge and skills keeping in view their further requirements.
Highlights
1. Curriculum, derived from the Latin word ‘Currere’ means ‘run-way’, a course which one runs to reach a goal.
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2. Expert views:
- A tool to mould material -Cunningham
- Epitome of knowledge and experience -Froebel
- Comprises experiences in and outside school -Crow and Crow
- A general, over-all plan of the content -C.V. Good
- A totality of experiences-S.E.C.