parallelcurriculum
nounUK /ˈpærəlɛl kəˈrɪkjʊləm/
US /ˈpærəlɛl kəˈrɪkjələm/
A parallel curriculum is a second set of lessons that goes along with the main lessons.
The school added a parallel curriculum in art so students could learn the same topics in a creative way.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of lessons designed for students who need a different pace or style while covering the same subjects.
Students who needed extra help followed a parallel curriculum that matched the regular class topics.
3. Two courses taught side by side that share the same goals but use different materials.
The science department created a parallel curriculum for the bilingual class.
4. An extra program that runs alongside the main school program to enrich learning.
The after-school parallel curriculum offered robotics and music lessons.