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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]No. I'm not sure you understand the meaning of the word "curriculum." A curriculum is a program of study -- i.e. the HOW you're going to learn something. Common Core merely sets agreed-upon standards of what should be learned. A curriculum, by definition, does prescribe how to teach something. What to read, the pedagogy, what courses have to be taken, the content of the courses, etc. etc.

[b]Maybe you should start with a little education yourself before you involve yourself in this conversation. You're out of your league. [/b][/quote]

I'm not the PP you are responding to, but you are dead wrong.  Curriculum is WHAT is taught.  A Program of study is WHAT is taught.  You need to do a little research.[/quote]

I AM the pp that the first message was a response to.  A curriculum is the WHAT of learning - just as the previous poster has stated.  It is not HOW it is to be taught.  A curriculum defines the goals or outcomes of learning - sometimes referred to as “objectives.”  The HOW is all about the art of teaching.  Fortunately, we have some incredible teachers in our area who are masters at the art of teaching. 
Your snarky retort (bolded above) is not appropriate.  I try to respond on message boards in a way that I would respond in person, even on an anonymous board.  Before I post something, I also think, ”Is this something I would say to my spouse or my children?”   If you would respond with the above statement to your spouse, then you are probably not married.  If you would say something like this to your children, then I feel sorry for them.  
Signed, A Curriculum Specialist (masters, administration endorsement, and over 30 years in education)
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On the Internet, no one knows you're a dog, pp.

I have a Ph.D in education.

Arne Duncan is the Secretary of Education. He says Common Core isn't a curriculum.

It isn't a curriculum. [/quote]

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