The Differences �between �Syllabus and Curriculum

Learning Planning on English Language Teaching

1. The Differences between Syllabus and Curriculum Arranged by : Dinda Suhartinah Eko Kresna Bayu Mardiatun Nisa Zahrah Fawziah 5C English Department

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.

3. Syllabus Development Principles Scientific Relevance Systematic Flexible Actual and contextual Consistency

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))

6. Components of Curriculum

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.

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