B2 adjective Formal

curriculum

/kəˈrɪkjələm/

A curriculum refers to the total set of courses, subjects, and educational content provided by a school or university. It encompasses the learning objectives, materials, and methods used to teach students within a specific program of study.

Exemplos

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1

My son's school is adding coding to its curriculum next year.

My child's school will include programming classes in its educational program starting next year.

2

The Ministry of Education is currently reviewing the national curriculum to improve literacy rates.

The government education department is evaluating the nationwide study plan to enhance reading and writing skills.

3

The history curriculum is so boring; we only learn about old wars.

The set of history lessons is quite dull because the topics are limited to ancient conflicts.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
curriculum
Adjetivo
curricular
Relacionado
curricula
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'current' (like a river) that flows through your school years, carrying all your subjects from start to finish.

Quiz rápido

The university is updating its _____ to include more technology-focused courses.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: curriculum

Exemplos

1

My son's school is adding coding to its curriculum next year.

everyday

My child's school will include programming classes in its educational program starting next year.

2

The Ministry of Education is currently reviewing the national curriculum to improve literacy rates.

formal

The government education department is evaluating the nationwide study plan to enhance reading and writing skills.

3

The history curriculum is so boring; we only learn about old wars.

informal

The set of history lessons is quite dull because the topics are limited to ancient conflicts.

4

The university’s medical curriculum integrates clinical practice with theoretical study.

academic

The higher education program for medicine combines hands-on hospital work with academic learning.

5

Our corporate training curriculum focuses on leadership development and soft skills.

business

The company's professional development program emphasizes managing people and communication abilities.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
curriculum
Adjetivo
curricular
Relacionado
curricula

Colocações comuns

core curriculum the central set of required subjects
curriculum design the process of planning educational courses
hidden curriculum unspoken lessons and values learned in school
school curriculum the specific subjects taught at a school
curriculum development the ongoing improvement of educational programs

Frases Comuns

National Curriculum

A standardized set of subjects and standards used by government schools.

extra-curricular

Activities that fall outside the normal scope of the academic program.

curriculum vitae

A brief account of a person's education and qualifications (CV).

Frequentemente confundido com

curriculum vs syllabus

A syllabus is a summary of a single specific course, whereas a curriculum is the entire collection of courses in a program.

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Notas de uso

Curriculum is used to discuss the broad scope of what is taught. It is a formal term most commonly found in academic or administrative discussions about education.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'curriculum' when they are only referring to the outline for one specific class; in that case, 'syllabus' is more appropriate.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'current' (like a river) that flows through your school years, carrying all your subjects from start to finish.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'curriculum', meaning 'a running' or 'a racecourse', from 'currere' (to run).

Padrões gramaticais

The plural can be either 'curricula' (Latin/formal) or 'curriculums' (modern). Often acts as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'curriculum development'.
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Contexto cultural

In the UK and other countries, the 'National Curriculum' is a highly debated political topic regarding what every child should know.

Quiz rápido

The university is updating its _____ to include more technology-focused courses.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: curriculum

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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