practicalcurriculum
nounUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
A practical curriculum is a plan for learning that teaches you how to do real things with your hands.
The school's practical curriculum includes cooking, gardening, and fixing bikes.
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2. A course of study that focuses on job skills rather than theory.
The practical curriculum at the trade school prepares students for careers in plumbing and electrical work.
3. A teaching plan that uses real-life activities and projects.
Teachers designed a practical curriculum where students run a small shop to learn math and money skills.
4. A set of lessons that emphasizes doing over memorizing.
Her practical curriculum for science class has students build simple machines instead of just reading about them.