This study analyzes the curriculum documents of countries grounded in the Bildung tradition by applying an analytical framework based on educational goals, content, and methods derived from the Bildung perspective. To this end, the curricula of German...
This study analyzes the curriculum documents of countries grounded in the Bildung tradition by applying an analytical framework based on educational goals, content, and methods derived from the Bildung perspective. To this end, the curricula of Germany, Austria, Norway, and Sweden were examined. The analysis reveals that, at the level of educational goals, these countries emphasize the development of individual autonomy and citizenship as central aims of school education. In terms of content, Germany and Austria demonstrate connectivity with the world through Sachunterricht subject, while Norway and Sweden emphasize the encounter between students and subject matter through student-centered domains. Regarding methods, Germany, Austria, and Norway present integrative topics that enable engagement with social issues, whereas Germany, Norway, and Sweden promote democratic participation through diverse pedagogical strategies. In conclusion, the Bildung tradition conceptualizes the school as a space for realizing Bildung at both personal and societal levels, with national curriculum documents structured around the triadic relationship among education, the individual, and society.