curriculum materials

[/kəˈrɪkjələm məˈtɪriəlz/]
nounpl: curriculum materials
materiais curriculares
1. Educational resources and teaching tools designed to support the implementation of a curriculum, including textbooks, workbooks, lesson plans, and digital resources
The school adopted new curriculum materials to improve student engagement in science classes.
A escola adotou novos materiais curriculares para melhorar o engajamento dos alunos nas aulas de ciências.
2. Physical or digital items used by teachers and students to deliver and support learning objectives outlined in an educational curriculum
Teachers spent the summer reviewing and organizing curriculum materials for the upcoming school year.
Os professores passaram o verão revisando e organizando materiais curriculares para o próximo ano letivo.
In Brazil, curriculum materials are often referred to as 'materiais curriculares' or 'materiais didáticos' and are typically aligned with the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC). In the USA, these materials are central to educational standards compliance and are frequently reviewed for alignment with Common Core or state standards. The selection and adoption of curriculum materials is a significant decision in both countries' educational systems.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
educational materialsteaching resourcesinstructional materialslearning materialscourse materials

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais curriculares
Standard term used in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
materiais de ensino
Alternative usage meaning teaching materials
Portugal
materiais curriculares
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard educational terminology
General American
curriculum materials
Standard term in US educational systems and policy documents

Related Words

textbookworkbooklesson plansyllabuslearning objectiveseducational technologypedagogical resources

Related Idioms & Phrases

supplementary curriculum materials
align curriculum materials with standards
core curriculum materials
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