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November 2026 1 note

reflections updated 6 min read

Curriculum as algorithm. Curriculum as heuristic.

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Doug suggests that a curriculum can be viewed as an algorithm, a set of rules to achieve a specific outcome, and also explores the alternative concept of a curriculum as a heuristic, which involves finding solutions through trial and error. He defines these terms to clarify their meanings, citing dictionary definitions for both algorithm and heuristic. Doug's idea is to explain that curricula can be understood in these two distinct ways.

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