model-focused curriculum
noun phraseUK /ˈmɒd.əl ˈfəʊ.kəst kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
US /ˈmɑː.dəl ˈfoʊ.kəst kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
A plan for learning that is built around showing students clear examples to follow.
The teacher used a model-focused curriculum so every student could see a good example before trying the task.
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2. A course design where students learn by copying and improving on expert samples.
In art class, the model-focused curriculum had students study famous paintings before making their own.
3. A teaching approach that puts worked examples at the center of every unit.
The math team switched to a model-focused curriculum to help students see each step clearly.
4. A school program that organizes lessons around real-world role models and case studies.
The science department built a model-focused curriculum around famous experiments.