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List 2 purposes of curriculum and explain how one of them relates to preparing learners for life beyond school
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Two purposes of curriculum:
1. To define and transmit the essential knowledge, skills and competencies learners need (literacy, numeracy, subject knowledge, digital and problem‑solving skills).
2. To promote personal, social and civic development (values, attitudes, communication, collaboration, citizenship and wellbeing).
How purpose #1 relates to preparing learners for life beyond school:
A curriculum that deliberately teaches essential knowledge and transferable skills equips learners to manage real‑world tasks, succeed in further education and enter the workforce. For example, literacy and communication skills help with job applications and workplace collaboration; numeracy and data interpretation support budgeting, trades and technical roles; digital literacy enables participation in online work and civic life; and problem‑solving and critical thinking help people adapt to changing jobs and life challenges. Curriculum design choices that emphasize applied learning — project work, internships, authentic assessments, interdisciplinary tasks and explicit skill progression — make the connection between classroom learning and everyday adult responsibilities explicit and meaningful.
1. To define and transmit the essential knowledge, skills and competencies learners need (literacy, numeracy, subject knowledge, digital and problem‑solving skills).
2. To promote personal, social and civic development (values, attitudes, communication, collaboration, citizenship and wellbeing).
How purpose #1 relates to preparing learners for life beyond school:
A curriculum that deliberately teaches essential knowledge and transferable skills equips learners to manage real‑world tasks, succeed in further education and enter the workforce. For example, literacy and communication skills help with job applications and workplace collaboration; numeracy and data interpretation support budgeting, trades and technical roles; digital literacy enables participation in online work and civic life; and problem‑solving and critical thinking help people adapt to changing jobs and life challenges. Curriculum design choices that emphasize applied learning — project work, internships, authentic assessments, interdisciplinary tasks and explicit skill progression — make the connection between classroom learning and everyday adult responsibilities explicit and meaningful.
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