The document outlines the differences between curriculum and syllabus in education, noting that a syllabus is descriptive and subject-specific while a curriculum is prescriptive and course-wide. It explains that a syllabus is prepared by teachers and varies among them, whereas the curriculum is standardized and determined by educational authorities. Additionally, the document highlights the origins, nature, duration, and scope of both terms.

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Curriculum
and Syllabus
For Dip TEFL students and teachers
Code=5661
Prepared by
Ms. Rukhsana

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Inntroduction
Syllabus is descriptive
in nature,
but the curriculum is
prescriptive.

4. Definition
Syllabus is set for a particular subject.
Unlike curriculum, which covers a particular
course of study or a program. Syllabus is
prepared by teachers. Conversely, a
curriculum is decided by the government or
the school or college administration.
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5. Difference
Syllabus suggests the subjects as well as
the topics covered in the course of study.
On the other hand, curriculum indicates
the chapters and academic content taught
in school or college.
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6. Meanings
Syllabus is the document that contains all
the portion of the concepts covered in a
subject.
Curriculum is the overall content, taught in
an educational system or a course.
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7. Origin
Syllabus is a Greek term.
Curriculum is a Latin term.
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8. Nature
Syllabus= Descriptive
(Set for a subject)
Curriculum= Prescriptive
(Set for a course)
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9. Duration
Syllabus=
Set for a fixed term, normally a year.
Course=
Till the course lasts.
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10. Uniformity
1. Syllabus=
Varies from teacher to teacher.
2. Course=
Same for all teachers.
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11. Scope
Syllabus=
Narrow
Course=
Wide
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12. Conclusion
Curriculum and Syllabus are the terms of education,
imparted to the students by teachers. It means the
knowledge, skills or qualifications that are passed on
from one generation to another. A subject syllabus is a
unit of the curriculum.
The two terms differ in a sense that curriculum is a
combination of some factors which help in the
planning of an educational program, whereas a
syllabus covers the portion of what topics should be
taught in a particular subject.
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