Comparative Analysis of the National Curriculum Frameworks of Five Countries: Brazil, Cambodia, Finland, Kenya and Peru

The curriculum leads all core aspects of education that are known to determine quality, inclusion and relevance, such as content, learning, teaching, assessment and teaching and learning environments among others. It is through the curriculum that we can understand the goals, the social imaginary and the aspirations that a country wants to achieve. In this sense, the curriculum is the foundation for an effective education system that ensures quality learning for all learners and the preparation of active glo-local citizens. Flexibility is the key for the curriculum to be effectively implemented throughout the education system and a well-designed curriculum framework serves this purpose.