curriculum
der Lehrplan, die Lehrpläne
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curriculum
A binding and structured overview of the learning content, goals, and methods for a particular school subject, grade level, or educational program. It specifies what students are supposed to learn within a certain period of time.
Der neue Lehrplan für Mathematik legt einen größeren Schwerpunkt auf das Lösen von Problemen.
The new curriculum for mathematics places greater emphasis on problem-solving.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Lehrpläne |
| genitive | des Lehrplanes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Lehrplan | die Lehrpläne |
| accusative | den Lehrplan | die Lehrpläne |
| dative | dem Lehrplan | den Lehrplänen |
| genitive | des Lehrplanes des Lehrplans | der Lehrpläne |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Lehrplan' (curriculum) is a compound noun made from the stem of the verb 'lehren' (to teach) and the noun 'Plan' (plan). So it is literally a plan for what is taught.
Die Inhalte des Lehrplans werden regelmäßig aktualisiert.
The contents of the curriculum are updated regularly.
A very typical construction is 'etwas steht im Lehrplan' (something is in the curriculum). This expresses that a particular topic or skill is part of the official teaching program.
Digitale Medienkompetenz steht jetzt auch im Lehrplan der Grundschulen.
Digital media literacy is now also in the curriculum for primary schools.
Common verbs are 'einen Lehrplan erstellen' (to create a curriculum), 'den Lehrplan ändern' (to change the curriculum), or 'dem Lehrplan folgen' (to follow the curriculum). You can also say 'nach Lehrplan unterrichten' (to teach according to the curriculum).
Die Lehrer müssen dem offiziellen Lehrplan folgen.
The teachers have to follow the official curriculum.
