alternatecurriculum
nounUK /ɔːlˈtɜːnət kəˈrɪkjʊləm/
US /ˈɔːltərnət kəˈrɪkjələm/
A different set of lessons you learn instead of the usual ones.
The school offers an alternate curriculum for kids who learn best by doing hands-on projects.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A backup plan for what to teach if the main plan cannot be used.
When the science lab closed, the teacher used an alternate curriculum with videos and worksheets.
3. A set of lessons designed for students who need a different way to learn.
Her alternate curriculum focuses on life skills and daily routines.
4. A second course of study chosen instead of the standard one.
He followed an alternate curriculum in art instead of the regular math track.