foundationalcurriculum
nounUK /faʊnˈdeɪʃənəl kəˈrɪkjʊləm/
US /faʊnˈdeɪʃənəl kəˈrɪkjələm/
The first and most basic set of things you learn in school.
The foundational curriculum teaches young children letters, numbers, and simple words.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The required starting lessons for any new subject or skill.
The coding bootcamp begins with a foundational curriculum in logic and problem solving.
3. The basic set of ideas everyone must learn before moving to harder topics.
Teachers agreed the foundational curriculum should cover reading and math first.
4. A school's main plan for teaching the most important early skills.
The school board updated the foundational curriculum for kindergarten classes.