The structure of new curriculum – creating a window for creative work of teachers and junior grade teachers

Abstract

The paper discusses the theoretical concept of reform-scale curriculum change and the relationship between the national and school curriculum, as well as the new structure of the latter. It aims at presenting the concept of education focused on learning outcomes and competences, along with creating a window for creative work of teachers and junior grade teachers. In global terms, quality is considered one of the most significant phenomena, and the one constantly improved. Indeed, it is a new living philosophy. Viewed from the perspective of education, the time to come is characterised by the increased demand for more quality knowledge. The reform movement behind the new curriculum introduces important changes, particularly in terms of understanding its role. In the process of curriculum design, the accent is shifted from theoretical modelling to practical work and context – social community, school, class, family. This change implies shifting the focus of educational process from contents to competences and outcomes, as well as the development of the system of assessment and selfassessment and foundation of teaching contents on educational fields. The paper focuses on incorporating the new structure within the concept of European education, where the basic step is defining learning outcomes regarding knowledge, skills, attitudes, and opinions students should possess and acquire upon finishing a certain level of education, with the teacher directing students along that process.