curriculum design
[/kəˈrɪkjələm dɪˈzaɪn/]
nounpl: curriculum designs
design curricular / desenho do currículo / planejamento curricular
1. The process of planning, developing, and organizing educational content, learning objectives, instructional methods, and assessment strategies for a course or educational program
Effective curriculum design ensures that students develop critical thinking skills throughout the course.
Um design curricular eficaz garante que os alunos desenvolvam habilidades de pensamento crítico durante o curso.
2. The systematic approach to structuring what will be taught, how it will be taught, and how learning will be assessed
The curriculum design for this engineering program emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world applications.
O planejamento curricular deste programa de engenharia enfatiza aprendizagem prática e aplicações do mundo real.
3. The development of course materials, learning outcomes, and pedagogical strategies aligned with educational standards and learner needs
Modern curriculum design incorporates digital tools and blended learning approaches.
O design curricular moderno incorpora ferramentas digitais e abordagens de aprendizagem híbrida.
In Brazil and the USA, curriculum design has become increasingly important as educational institutions adopt competency-based education and include technology in teaching. In Brazilian education, there's growing emphasis on 'design thinking' approaches to curriculum development, while in the USA, curriculum design is heavily influenced by standardized testing frameworks and state educational standards. Both countries recognize the need to balance traditional subject matter with 21st-century skills.
Related Idioms & Phrases
back to the drawing board (when redesigning curriculum)
laying the groundwork (in curriculum design)
connecting the dots (in curriculum alignment)
building blocks of learning (in curriculum structure)
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