Curriculum should be relevant to students' lives from "summary" of DEMOCRACY & EDUCATION by John Dewey
The curriculum should not be a mere collection of subjects that students are required to study, disconnected from their lives and experiences. Rather, it should be designed in a way that is meaningful and relevant to the students' lives. This means that the content of the curriculum should be based on the interests, experiences, and needs of the students, so that they can see the value and relevance of what they are learning. When the curriculum is relevant to students' lives, it becomes more engaging and meaningful to them. Students are more likely to be motivated to learn when they see how the material relates to their own experiences and interests. This can lead to deeper understanding and retention of the material, as students are able to make connections between what they are learning and their...
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