Education and curriculum – An analytical and critical look

Abstract

The article "Education and Curriculum: A Critical Look" analyzes the evolution of the educational curriculum, highlighting its interrelationship with social, political, and economic contexts. Through a historical approach, the text examines the transformation of the curriculum from ancient educational practices, such as the trivium and quadrivium, to contemporary proposals that defend an integrated and holistic view of the curriculum. Critical pedagogy is emphasized as a tool to challenge the limitations of traditional education, proposing an inclusive education that promotes social justice. The article concludes that the democratization of the school and the formation of critical citizens will only be possible through a curriculum that integrates theoretical and practical knowledge, elaborated with the active participation of society.