difference between syllabus and curriculum

Differences between Syllabus and Curriculum

Syllabus

Curriculum

It is a plan for action or a written document that includes strategies for achieving desired goals or ends (Tyler, 1949) A set of plans and arrangements regarding the objectives, content and learning materials as well as the means used to guide the implementation of learning activities to achieve specific educational objectives.

A syllabus, is an outline and summary of topics to be covered in an education or training course. It is descriptive. A syllabus is often either set out by an exam board, or prepared by the professor who supervises or controls the course quality.

Origing

Syllabus is a Greek term and has a nature descriptive

Curriculum is a Latin term and has a nature prescriptive

It scope is Narrow

It scope is wide

Set for and Set out by

The set of is about subject and it set out by is related with the exam board

The set of is about the course and it set out by is related y Exam board Government or the administration of school, college or institute

The Term

Term For a fixed term, normally a year.

Until the course lasts.

The two terms differ in a sense that curriculum is a combination of some factors which helps in the planning of an educational program, whereas a syllabus covers the portion of what topics should be taught in a particular subject.