Smith defines curriculum as encompassing all instructional materials used for teaching.

Learning is defined as a change in behavior, reflecting new knowledge, skills, or attitudes.

A syllabus is a detailed outline of topics to be covered in a specific course or subject.

Curriculum includes the official, hidden, and observed elements, reflecting both planned and unplanned learning experiences.

The primary purpose of curriculum is to achieve defined learning outcomes through planned educational experiences.

Core curriculum consists of essential, common learnings that all students are expected to master.

Design is the framework used to organize curriculum components, but it is not itself a curriculum component.

Curriculum encompasses all the activities and experiences designed by an institution for student learning.

Curriculum evaluation involves assessing the value and effectiveness of the curriculum in achieving educational goals.

Teachers play a crucial role in implementing curriculum change, and resistance often comes from those accustomed to established practices.