1.7.2 CURRICULUM CONTENT

Content or Subject Matter

The content of the curriculum:

• is divided in to bodies of knowledge, for example,mathematics, English and science
• outlines the desired attitudes and values
• includes cherished skills
• is determined by prevailing theories of knowledge; and
• Caters to ideological, vocational and technical considerations

The curriculum content must be applicable to the solution of the problems affecting the society which uses it.