Many people confuse a curriculum with a syllabus, but they’re actually different. The curriculum outlines what subjects will be taught, their order, and ensures a balance between humanities and science.
It also determines how much time is allocated to each subject, the teaching goals, and even considers factors like motor skill development and differences between rural and urban schools. In developing countries, the curriculum often aligns with developmental needs. On the other hand, the syllabus defines the specific content and skills students must learn for each subject in each school year. It’s a detailed breakdown of the curriculum for a particular subject at a specific stage of learning.
