Since the 20th century, there have successively been activity curriculum theory, structure curriculum theory and human-based curriculum theory in the western curriculum theories, whose basic trend is the transition from laying emphasis on the system of subject knowledge to laying particular stress on learning subject.

The paper illustrates the humanism of school - based curriculum, expounds the theoretical bases , and discusses the exploration of humanized school - based curriculum on the basis of it, aiming at stating that local school - based curriculum should base on educating people and fulfilling individual education.