Curriculum: A Proposed Definitional Framework

Abstract

Despite being one of the most important artifacts produced by higher education institutions, the curriculum is one of the least studied. This work-in-progress paper presents a proposed definitional framework for curriculum which if viable, should facilitate a common understanding of the elements, or component parts, from which a curriculum is constructed, and provide heuristic support to faculty as they design, develop, implement and maintain quality curricula. Furthermore, it is likely that a commonly understood and accepted definitional framework for curriculum will lead to meaningful discussion of and wise decisions about curriculum Show more