Question

Choose the wrong statement:

• A. Curriculum is prescriptive in nature, but Syllabus is descriptive
• B. Curriculum is the sub component of Syllabus
• C. Curriculum is the totally of experience undergone by a learner in an institution
• D. Curriculum can sometimes be negative

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Curriculum is prescriptive in nature, but Syllabus is descriptive

• The term 'curriculum' originates from a Latin word 'Currere' which means 'to run' or 'run-way' or 'race course'.

• In this sense, curriculum is the instructional and the educative programme by following which the pupils achieve their goals, ideals and aspirations of life.

• It is basically concerned with school subjects.

• There is prescribed co-curricular and extra – curricular activities in the curriculum.

• No prescribed co-curricular and extra- curricular activities in the form of syllabus.