Curriculum is from New Latin (a post-medieval form of Latin used mainly in churches and schools and for scientific coinages), in which language it means “a course of study.” Curriculum is the subjects studied in a school, college, etc. and what each subject includes. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, collocations, pronunciation and translations. Learn the meaning of curriculum as the sum total of all learning experiences in an educational institution. Explore the principles, types and approaches of curriculum development for students with diverse needs. The term ‘ curriculum ’ has been derived from a Latin word ‘currere’ which means a ‘race course’ or a runway on which one runs to reach a goal. Accordingly, a curriculum is the instructional and the educative programme by following which the pupils achieved their goals, ideals and aspirations of life. It is curriculum through which the general aims of a school education receive concrete expression.
