school curricula

Educational program contents

School curricula is the plural of school curriculum—the courses, subjects, and content taught at educational institutions.

Debates over school curricula often center on what should be included or excluded: The board voted to add financial literacy to the school curricula.

The term appears in discussions of educational standards, reform, and parental concerns about what children learn.

Opposites
formal vs. informal learning content

school curriculaextracurricular activities

Non-academic school pursuits

unschooling · self-directed learning · free play · life experience · street smarts

structured vs. unstructured learning

school curriculafree inquiry

Unrestrained pursuit of knowledge

academic vs. practical/vocational focus

school curriculahands-on training

Instruction through direct experience

apprenticeships · trade skills · practical experience · real-world application · workshop training

Family

school, curriculum, curricula, curricular

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