What is the Discovery Curriculum?

An Educational Model Rooted in Children's Curiosity

The Discovery Curriculum is an educational model developed through 30 years of field experience and an in-depth study of the world’s leading alternative education approaches. Designed to align with Turkey’s cultural values and national education goals, this system is built on children’s natural curiosity and their desire to explore.

An Exploration-Based Learning Process

✔ Child-Centered – Encourages active participation in the learning process
✔ Teacher as a Guide – Facilitates exploration instead of merely transmitting knowledge
✔ Transformed Learning Environments – Classrooms are redesigned as rich exploration spaces
✔ Natural and Sustainable Materials – Uses hands-on, eco-friendly learning tools
✔ Family Involvement – Parents are integrated as an essential part of the educational process

Redesigning Learning Environments

For the Discovery Curriculum to be successfully implemented, the entire physical structure of a school must be transformed. Existing materials are reorganized to create natural, interactive learning spaces. In this process, teachers, administrators, and parents collaborate to enhance learning environments with natural and recycled materials.

A System Strengthened by Teacher and Parent Education

All stakeholders actively participate in the learning process.

✔ Professional development programs are offered for teachers
✔ Training sessions and guidance services are provided for parents
✔ School administrators are supported in implementing sustainable educational practices

Project-Based and Curiosity-Driven Learning

✔ Projects, conducted in approximately two-month cycles, are designed around children’s curiosity
✔ Age-appropriate learning content ensures sustainable educational experiences
✔ Weekly teacher and parent guides provide a structured framework for the learning process

Arra Consulting supports schools in implementing the Discovery Curriculum through regular online or in-person assessments, ensuring sustainable educational quality.