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What is the origin of the word 'curriculum'?
It originated in the civilization of the ancient Greeks, deriving from the Latin word 'curro' (I run) or 'currere' (to be running).
How did the ancient Greeks view the 'curriculum'?
The 'curriculum' for the ancient Greeks was a running track around which athletes would run and compete.
What are the different types of running tracks mentioned in the text?
The running track can be in straight lines, circular, flat, with hurdles, or a steeplechase.
Describe the diversity of the runners on the track.
The runners might be males or females, of the same or different ages, and dressed in a uniform or individually.
What are the different ways in which the runners could commence their race?
The runners could commence from a common starting point and time, have handicaps, or begin with staggered starts.
How might the runners compete on the track?
The runners might compete with each other, with the clock, with an established record, or against some criteria for excellent performance.
What are some important factors in students' approaches to educational institutions?
gender, social class, race, physical and mental disability
According to the 1936 definition, what should the curriculum consist of?
grammar, reading, logic, mathematics, and the Western world's greatest books
In the 1957 definition, how is the curriculum described?
a pattern of potential experiences set up in the school to discipline children and young people in group ways of thinking and acting
According to the 1970 definition, what is the curriculum responsible for?
planned learning outcomes or desired results of the instructor
In 1988, how is the curriculum described?
the planned learning experiences of students for which school is responsible
What are the two perspectives of curriculum described in the text?
curriculum as intention and curriculum as reality
According to Davis Hamilton (1987), what is a curriculum?
a complex movement of people and things in freewheeling settings
What is the purpose of exploring the relationship of curriculum as a running track?
to identify factors such as gender, social class, race, and physical and mental disability as important influences on students' approaches to education
How are the definitions of curriculum from different historical periods described?
Some are composite definitions from one or more sources
What are the permanent studies mentioned in the 1936 definition of curriculum?
grammar, reading, logic, mathematics, and the Western world's greatest books
Explore the origins of the word 'curriculum' and its relation to physical education, as viewed by the ancient Greeks. Understand the different ideologies associated with curriculum in the context of running tracks and athletics.
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