2. Definition of Curriculum
Syllabus is a lesson plan contain
of list of subject for one study,
including standard competence, basic
competence, main material, learning
activities, indicators, evaluation, time
and resources.
4. Components of Syllabus
Learning outcome indicator
Resources
Evaluation
Time allocation
Learning activities
Main material
Learning outcome
Standard competence
Standard competence of
the subject
5. Definition of Curriculum
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.
(Law No. 20 of 2003 on National Education System in Article
1 (19))
7. Syllabus-Curriculum Differences Chart
BASIS FOR COMPARISON SYLLABUS CURRICULUM
Meaning
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.
Origin Syllabus is a Greek term. Curriculum is a Latin term.
Set for A subject A course
Nature Descriptive Prescriptive
Scope Narrow Wide
Set out by Exam board
Government or the
administration of school,
college or institute.
Term
For a fixed term, normally a
year.
Till the course lasts.
Uniformity
Varies from teacher to
teacher.
Same for all teachers.
8. 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 helps in the planning of an educational
program, whereas a syllabus covers the portion of what
topics should be taught in a particular subject.